Pandemic Relief

Three Years After COVID Lockdown, United Way of Greater Los Angeles Shows How the Next Crisis can Hurt Less

United Way of Greater Los Angeles is excited to share a Community Conversations Report, which reflects the urgent needs of our communities that have not recovered from the pandemic and need increased and significant support to prepare for the next destabilizing event, like a massive earthquake similar to the recent one in Turkey and Syria.

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What we learned from the pandemic, and how it shaped our vision for L.A.

The vision of collective good has been in United Way L.A.’s DNA for 100 years, but the main lesson we learned from the pandemic was that it is possible to respond to a state of emergency to support people in crisis while embracing the urgency to build community wealth in our marginalized communities.

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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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Reimagining a New Approach to Giving

With an investment of $2.85 million, United Way of Greater L.A. extended its reach to many of the highest-needs communities across the Los Angeles region by directly supporting local grassroots organizations.

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Rental Assistance Helps Los Angeles Families in Need

When the pandemic started, Lauren S., a single mother of two, saw her work as an independent contractor grind to a halt. Suddenly, with two kids who were learning online and home all day, she was a full-time mom with no means to support her household. The sporadic work projects she could get paid only… continue reading Rental Assistance Helps Los Angeles Families in Need

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Learning Recovery Program

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

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Building Skills Partnership

Capacity Building Taken to New Heights with Building Skills Partnership Community organizations do a remarkable job serving Los Angeles County and their services are even more important as we collectively grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. Supporting organizations throughout our region as they grow and transform is a core component of the work of United Way… continue reading Building Skills Partnership

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The Peanut Man was a vision years in the making

The weight of the pandemic has affected millions of people in the U.S. In Los Angeles County alone, more than 50% of Angelenos filed for unemployment and the numbers continue to grow. This does not include the several thousands of individuals who do not qualify for government support, like Steven Conaway, also known as the… continue reading The Peanut Man was a vision years in the making

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Strength-Based Community Change is a Lifeline Empowering Families and Helping them Navigate Distance Learning

This summer, United Way announced our TransformED Program to transform our education system in an equitable way, moving it away from ineffective models that deepen racial and economic inequities. TransformED invests in a dozen local organizations with a track record of student-centered services and advocacy. Grantee initiatives include increasing capacity-building for educators, establishing social-emotional support for families… continue reading Strength-Based Community Change is a Lifeline Empowering Families and Helping them Navigate Distance Learning

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supporting eviction defense and preventing homelessness

The primary driver of homelessness in Los Angeles County is the lack of affordable housing. Many families were struggling before COVID-19 and this has been compounded by job losses and a lack of childcare brought on by the pandemic. A UCLA study from May found that 36,000 additional families could become homeless as a result of eviction… continue reading supporting eviction defense and preventing homelessness

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