Affordable Housing
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New USC Study Highlights the Impact of Publicly Financed Housing on Homelessness Rates
The study's findings serve as a call to action for local governments, policymakers, and community organizations to collaborate and invest in housing solutions that benefit every community. LACAHSA offers a comprehensive approach to prevent and tackle the housing crisis, not as a city-by-city problem but with a regional approach. With increased public-funded housing, we can create a future where homelessness becomes rare, brief, and non-recurring.
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New USC study shows metro areas with higher levels of publicly financed housing have lower rates of homelessness
Compared to more than 150 major metro areas studied nationwide, LA County has a low level of public investment in housing and a high rate of unsheltered homelessness. The recently passed Measure A and newly created LACAHSA aim to change that.LONG BEACH, CA—Today the leaders of LA County’s new affordable housing agency stood with the… continue reading New USC study shows metro areas with higher levels of publicly financed housing have lower rates of homelessness
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A Historic Victory for L.A.: Celebrating the Passage of Measure A
Today, we celebrate an extraordinary victory for L.A. County. The passage of Measure A is a testament to the strength and dedication of coalition members, volunteers, advocates, and every one of you who championed this cause—through phone calls, door-to-door outreach, emails, texts, social media, and ultimately, your vote. Your efforts have built a movement rooted… continue reading A Historic Victory for L.A.: Celebrating the Passage of Measure A
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Housing Inequality Within the LGBTQ+ Community
It’s June, so it’s time to celebrate our sisters and brothers in the LGBTQ+ community. Although this is a month of celebration, we must remember that Pride started as a protest against inequality in 1970. Fifty-four years later we still need to talk about the inequity that the LGBTQ+ community still faces today. Being aware of the… continue reading Housing Inequality Within the LGBTQ+ Community
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United Way of Greater Los Angeles and Los Angeles Rams Raise Over $1M to Fight Poverty with WalkUnitedLA
United Way and the Los Angeles Rams hosted 7,500 WalkUnitedLA participants, who stepped up to fight poverty and honor moms with a special Mother’s Day Celebration INGLEWOOD, CA (May 13, 2024) — United Way of Greater Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Rams, local community and philanthropic organizations, and 7,500 participants raised nearly $1.2M during WalkUnitedLA… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles and Los Angeles Rams Raise Over $1M to Fight Poverty with WalkUnitedLA
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UWGLA’s Affordable Housing Initiative Announces the Closing of Fund II Aimed to Transform the Affordable Housing Landscape in Los Angeles
The Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI), launched by United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) in 2021, has proven to be one of the most innovative solutions to L.A.’s leading driver of homelessness: the lack of affordable housing. To date UWGLA has secured and raised over $170 million in collaboration with Apple, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,… continue reading UWGLA’s Affordable Housing Initiative Announces the Closing of Fund II Aimed to Transform the Affordable Housing Landscape in Los Angeles
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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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LACAHSA is launched with the mission of helping more people stay in their homes
LOS ANGELES, CA —The newly formed LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) kicks off its first board meeting with elected officials representing all 88 cities of the County and citizen experts. The agency is primed to fundamentally change how LA approaches housing as a region by preserving, protecting and producing affordable housing. LACAHSA Board… continue reading LACAHSA is launched with the mission of helping more people stay in their homes
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How We Can Prevent Homelessness By Being ‘Upstanders’ and Allies Against Domestic Violence
According to the Downtown Women’s Center data on women experiencing homelessness, 53% have experienced domestic abuse, and 27% experienced sexual assault in the last 12 months. It also shows that the lack of safe and affordable housing often forces women to choose between living with their abuser or becoming homeless. No one should have to make such a choice.
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Unleashing the Power of Black and Latina Women with WIN-LA
Through this initiative, Black and Latina women accrue valuable financial assets, invest in their communities, and increase their personal wealth by pooling their funding in United Way’s affordable housing and economic development investments. It allows participants to receive double-digit returns on their contributions while supporting the production of affordable housing and other vital resources in their neighborhoods.
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