Homelessness

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Peter Laugharn’s leadership brings innovative solutions for unhoused Angelenos

Peter Laugharn is the President and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, a proud supporter of United Way for the last couple of decades and a staunch advocate for the unhoused in Los Angeles helping build and scale solutions to homelessness for the most vulnerable Angelenos. Peter’s leadership and the Hilton Foundation’s investment in… continue reading The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Peter Laugharn’s leadership brings innovative solutions for unhoused Angelenos

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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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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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‘Somewhere to Exist’: Understanding the Landscape of Daytime Services for People Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County

Where Do Unhoused People Go During the Day? The 2023 annual Homeless Count released by the L.A. Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in June, showed us that there are at least 75,000 people of all ages experiencing homelessness across our region, who are in need not only of a place to sleep at night but also… continue reading ‘Somewhere to Exist’: Understanding the Landscape of Daytime Services for People Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County

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Investing in What Matters The Most

United Way L.A.’s core mission is to make strategic investments that help our neighbors living in crisis while ensuring everyone has the resources and tools to create prosperity for their families and communities. From community college students who struggle to pay for housing or secure their next meal to formerly incarcerated people who need help… continue reading Investing in What Matters The Most

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Shelter Improvement Initiative: Promoting safe and dignified spaces to heal, and find housing

or our unsheltered neighbors, finding shelter goes beyond having a safe place to stay. It can also be where they connect to critical services and programs and begin to heal as part of their journey to a permanent home.

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EFSP supports 181 L.A. organizations’ work to prevent homelessness and food insecurity

At a time when the rising cost of living hits harder on our most vulnerable communities, funding from the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) continues to bring stability to thousands of Angelenos experiencing a crisis. This year, United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the local EFSP board awarded $5.9 million in funds… continue reading EFSP supports 181 L.A. organizations’ work to prevent homelessness and food insecurity

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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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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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The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Peter Laugharn’s leadership brings innovative solutions for unhoused Angelenos

GivingTuesday, a Uniting Force for Good

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

‘Somewhere to Exist’: Understanding the Landscape of Daytime Services for People Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County

Investing in What Matters The Most

Shelter Improvement Initiative: Promoting safe and dignified spaces to heal, and find housing

EFSP supports 181 L.A. organizations’ work to prevent homelessness and food insecurity

LACAHSA is launched with the mission of helping more people stay in their homes

How We Can Prevent Homelessness By Being ‘Upstanders’ and Allies Against Domestic Violence

Dedication to all of our volunteers