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GivingTuesday, a Uniting Force for Good

Giving Tuesday is a special day dedicated to generosity and gratitude. There are so many worthwhile causes to give to on a day like #GivingTuesday, so we sincerely thank you for choosing ours. Your support is two-fold. Your gift helps vulnerable Angelenos during times of immediate crisis while also powering community-owned approaches to create lasting,… continue reading GivingTuesday, a Uniting Force for Good

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Protecting The Rights of Those Who Keep Our Cars Clean

There are over 10,000 carwash workers in Los Angeles, working at over 2,500 carwash businesses in the state. Still, according to CLEAN Carwash Worker Center, only 600 of them are registered, which means this small fraction is most likely to comply with the laws that provide fair wages and other protection to their workers.

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The 2023 State of Black L.A. Makes the Case for More Resource-Rich Communities

In September, the Los Angeles Urban League hosted a panel series on L.A. County Anti-racism Diversity and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative’s recently released State of Black LA Report to advance L.A.’s Black community. Business, philanthropic, social, and other civic leaders congregated to focus on a solution-oriented future. But before we dive into the report’s findings and… continue reading The 2023 State of Black L.A. Makes the Case for More Resource-Rich Communities

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Ensuring Latinos Prosperity— That’s How We Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Many people think the best way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month must include tacos, margaritas, and mariachi. While all of that is cool, we think the best way to honor Latinos and their contributions to Los Angeles is by recognizing what this community means to our economy, our culture, and the future we envision for… continue reading Ensuring Latinos Prosperity— That’s How We Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

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Dedication to all of our volunteers

Have you ever heard a song with such beautiful lyrics and think who that song is dedicated to? Who would compel someone to write such thought-provoking, warm sentiments? What are they like? What do they look like? More often than not, we create this imagined persona that is similar to someone close to us. For… continue reading Dedication to all of our volunteers

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“¡Sí se Puede!”— Honoring Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta’s powerful legacy of organizing

As we continue evolving in our mission to end racial and economic disparities in Los Angeles, we recognize those systems that perpetuate inequalities need to be changed first. And we know that’s possible when we look back at the legacy of men and women like Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. These two Mexican American activists who worked to improve the working conditions and wages of farmworkers through organizing across the nation in the 60s continue to inspire and impact us today.

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UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: It’s Bigger Than Us— Providing targeted solutions for community’s wellness

With the vision that wellness is a human right every person should have access to, It’s Bigger Than Us (IBTU) is bringing healthcare equity with a holistic approach to South Los Angeles. “IBTU stands for health equity in providing solutions to the community by providing community activations, youth programming, listening sessions, volunteer opportunities, and also… continue reading UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: It’s Bigger Than Us— Providing targeted solutions for community’s wellness

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UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: Promesa Boyle Heights– ‘Fostering collective advocacy ’

Promesa Boyle Heights has been in the business of creating prosperity in the community since its establishment in 2010. Today, the motivation to foster an adjusted-healthy community is greater than ever. “When we work collaborative, we work collectively, it's really, really powerful!”

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5 Good Ways to Give

In your own way, you can help your neighbors in need to find support in the short term, and opportunities to succeed in the long term, so that every person in Los Angeles is able to have the resources to live, work, and thrive. Today, you can start creating a better tomorrow for everyone in L.A.

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Statement from Elise Buik on the passage of Measure J

Generations of struggle require generations of investment. The passage of Measure J is an inspiring start. Measure J, which changes the county’s charter to dedicate 10% of the county’s budget to a “care first, jails last” approach, represents the first time voters anywhere in California have chosen to permanently shape their county budget through a… continue reading Statement from Elise Buik on the passage of Measure J

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