The Los Angeles metro area is currently the most crowded and unaffordable place to live in the U.S., but United Way of Greater Los Angeles and its partners are working to change that. One and a half million people are living in poverty and struggling to maintain their stability.  Thanks to the support of Apple,… continue reading Apple joins United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ partnership to fund affordable housing for homeless youth

I love LA, but I didn’t always feel that way about it. Before I came, I’d always heard one of two things – that it was paradise – In ‘N Out, Disneyland, beaches, palm trees. Or that it was the apocalypse – a fortress of sprawl, choked by smog and gridlock. Neither interested me. As… continue reading Chris Ko on L.A. and United Way’s Future

Many disadvantaged community college students in Los Angeles choose going to college not just to get an education but also to be able to feed themselves and their families. Some of them visit the food pantry or the shelter assistance office as their first stop on campus. Getting food and shelter assistance it’s critical for… continue reading How EFSP is Helping More Students Stay in College

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt lives in many ways, but its effect on students has proven to be paramount. When schools closed, students fell further behind academically and parents have struggled to manage work obligations without access to consistent childcare. Now students and parents in the Los Angeles Harbor area can overcome these educational… continue reading Learning Recovery Program

Through your support in 2021, we helped tens of thousands of Angelenos take positive steps out of generational poverty. The 2021 Impact Report highlights stories of people touched by our work. Here are a few efforts from this year that we are especially proud of: 1. Walked united for housing, education and opportunity for all In partnership… continue reading The road we’ve walked and the path ahead: reflecting on 2021 as we get ready for 2022

UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES RAISES CLOSE TO $800,000 TO FIGHT POVERTY DURING INAUGURAL WALKUNITEDLA, A FAMILY 5K AT SOFI STADIUM Hosted at the new home of the Los Angeles Rams,  WalkUnitedLA funds raised will support United Way’s efforts to break the cycles of poverty through homelessness and housing, education and economic opportunity initiatives.  November 6, 2021… continue reading WalkUnitedLA 2021

United Way of Greater Los Angeles’s efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing are bearing fruit on a number of fronts. In El Monte, an innovative construction method making its debut will provide a home for 18 people coming off the streets. Meanwhile, affordable housing permitting is moving to the front of the line… continue reading Developing Solutions to the Affordable Housing Crisis

Several months ago, 80 year-old “Amy” lost her sister, with whom she lived and shared expenses. In addition to the emotional toll, she was struggling to pay her bills and afford basic necessities on a fixed income of $812 a month from Social Security. Then, in February of 2021, Amy reached out to Chinatown Service… continue reading Utilities Assistance Programs Ease Financial Burdens Throughout Southern California

Tax codes are hard to understand. That’s why the United Way of Greater Los Angeles has long worked to raise awareness around Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), a vital way to help low-income, working families in Los Angeles file their taxes and obtain tax credits to which they are entitled. And that’s why UWGLA and… continue reading Free Tax Preparation Services for Angelenos

WILMINGTON, CA — The LAUSD closures over the past year have resulted in students falling further behind academically and parents struggling to manage work obligations without access to consistent childcare. To meet the needs of students and parents in the Los Angeles Harbor area, United Way of Greater Los Angeles with the generous contributions of… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Teams Up with Valero Wilmington Refinery and Local Organizations to Close the Digital Divide for Wilmington Students Through Learning Pods