Why Community College Can Be a Top Choice
When pursuing a college and career path, there’s an array of higher education options to choose from, but for many students like Max Gonzalez, the choice was simple. He needed an option he could...
View ArticleUnited Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Health Care Leader Martha...
Santana-Chin is First Latina to Lead as Organization Drives Bold Vision to Create Pathways Out of Poverty and Close Racial Wealth Gap in Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA (July 31, 2024) — The United Way of...
View ArticleHow to Set Goals for Community College Success
With the variety that community college offers, it’s important to go in with a plan. What would you like to accomplish in the next two years? What are your dreams? Ensure you have an idea and an...
View ArticleWhen Financial Hardship Hits Students, Flex Fund Supports College Success
August is Back to School Month, and while many students wish their summer vacation would never end, for students who face food and housing insecurity, returning to school means finding stability as...
View ArticleInvesting 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...
View ArticleCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by Uplifting Latinos to Reach Prosperity
Los Angeles County is home to nearly 5 million people of Hispanic heritage, comprising almost half of the county’s population. According to the latest U.S. Census data, Latinos are the largest ethnic...
View ArticleNew Higher Ed Student Housing Resource Guide
One of the major setbacks California college students face in reaching their higher education goals is housing insecurity. The complexity of finding housing resources increases the risk for students to...
View ArticleThe Emergency Food and Shelter Program Distributes $5.6M in Crisis Relief
During challenging times, Angelenos work tirelessly to make ends meet, put food on the table, and keep a roof over their heads. In LA County, over half a million households spend more than 50% of their...
View ArticleHow to Apply for Financial Aid
Financial aid is any money used to pay for a student’s education. This money can come from the government, the university, or a private institution. Financial aid can include scholarships, grants,...
View ArticleWay2Success Brought Resources and Inspiration to Long Beach City College...
The second annual Way2Success Community College Resource Fair, held in partnership with Long Beach City College (LBCC) on October 11, was a memorable event! Nearly 200 students were connected to...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleThings We Are Thankful For
As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, we are filled with immense gratitude for our donors’ and supporters’ incredible support and generosity. Your contributions have made a lasting impact on the...
View ArticleUnited Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces $1.5M Donation on Giving Tuesday
The grant supports BMO’s Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life Los Angeles, CA (December 3, 2024) — In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity, United Way of Greater...
View ArticleUWGLA Prosperity Fund: How Food Access LA is bringing community wellness...
We are thrilled to announce the Prosperity Fund’s first round of awardees! This year, we launched the Prosperity Fund, rooted in the vision that every community across Greater L.A. deserves the...
View ArticleA Win-Win: Your Gift Has Tax Benefits
Donating to support our mission of breaking cycles of poverty and building prosperity opportunities for all Angelenos is a wonderful way to give back to your community. But did you know that your...
View ArticleNew USC study shows metro areas with higher levels of publicly financed...
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...
View ArticleLA Más launches NELA night market with a boost from our Prosperity Fund
By sharing and exchanging their talents and resources, residents in Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) made the launch of Mercado NELA night market a reality on December 6th. This innovative community...
View ArticleNew USC Study Highlights the Impact of Publicly Financed Housing on...
We were proud to stand alongside Board members of the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) and neighbors of Long Beach’s Century Villages at Cabrillo community housing for...
View ArticleUnited Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces First Wildfire Response Fund...
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 28, 2025) – As Los Angeles embarks on a massive long-term recovery effort from the devastating wildfires, United Way of Greater Los Angeles today announced the first phase of...
View ArticleDerric J. Johnson Appointed Vice President of Impact and Equity for United...
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 4, 2025) – United Way of Greater Los Angeles today announced the appointment of Derric J. Johnson as the vice president of impact and equity. Johnson assumes his new role...
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