Homelessness

Key Takeaways from the Homeless Sector Virtual Town Hall

Over 600 Angelenos gathered for a highly impactful webinar created to help reshape the future of Los Angeles’s homelessness response by asking the hard questions. In collaboration with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the Executive Committee for Regional Homeless Alignment (ECRHA), and the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA), United Way… continue reading Key Takeaways from the Homeless Sector Virtual Town Hall

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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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The Emergency Food and Shelter Program Distributes $5.6M in Crisis Relief

In its latest funding phase this year, the local EFSP approved $5.6M to support 168 local organizations helping thousands of our most vulnerable neighbors.

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Investing in Los Angeles: UWGLA’s 2023-2024 Strategic Investments

United Way of Greater Los Angeles is proud to share a recap of the strategic investments made over the last year and the impact we accomplished in partnership with changemakers across Los Angeles County. Across the 2023-2024 UWGLA fiscal year, we were proud to deploy over $15M into the community across 200 contracted commitments to… continue reading Investing in Los Angeles: UWGLA’s 2023-2024 Strategic Investments

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Addressing the Inequities of the Black Community in Los Angeles County

The release of the Official 2023-2025 State of Black Los Angeles County Report exposes the inequities originated by institutional racism in Los Angeles County that continue to hinder economic mobility and prosperity for many Black Angelenos. This installment of the report emphasizes County services aimed at addressing the disparities Black communities face in economic development,… continue reading Addressing the Inequities of the Black Community in Los Angeles County

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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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Los Angeles Rams: Walking Together to Defeat Homelessness in Los Angeles

Teaming up with the Los Angeles Rams for WalkUnitedLA is without a doubt a winning partnership. Together, we have encouraged thousands of people from across Greater Los Angeles to help our most vulnerable neighbors remain housed. We are deeply thankful to the Rams for their continuous support as a presenting sponsor, hosting the WalkUnitedLA event… continue reading Los Angeles Rams: Walking Together to Defeat Homelessness in Los Angeles

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Breaking Cycles of Poverty

We’ve spent January – National Poverty Awareness Month – reflecting on the complexities of poverty. Breaking the cycle of poverty cannot be done by “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps”. One needs boots and bootstraps before such a thing can even be attempted. Poverty is often generational, communal, and cyclical. Folks in underserved, disadvantaged, and… continue reading Breaking Cycles of Poverty

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The 2024 Homeless Count: What It Is and Why We Need You

With the first few weeks of a brand-new year underway, it’s easy to overlook the world around us. We often focus on personal and professional goals while taking inventory of our own lives. But now’s the moment to pause and think about the world around you. Now’s the time to think about the tens of… continue reading The 2024 Homeless Count: What It Is and Why We Need You

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