United Way of Greater Los Angeles

Tune in to United Way’s Benefit for Hurricane Relief on Saturday, Nov 2 at 8pm ET/PT. Stream via , or as we raise critical funds to aid hurricane survivors in the Southeast! 💙

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re celebrating the soaring economic power of Latinos in the US! 📈

A new study reveals the US Latino GDP has hit a record-breaking $3.7 trillion, making it the 5th largest in the world! This incredible achievement showcases the Latino community’s vital role in driving prosperity nationwide and right here in Los Angeles.

At UWGLA, we’re proud to empower Latinos through our Community Prosperity initiatives. We’re committed to ensuring access to housing, education, and resources that boost economic mobility for Latinos and every Angeleno. 🏠💼

We celebrate the amazing contributions of Latinos during and every day! 🎊



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We’re thrilled to welcome the second cohort of our WIN-LA (Women’s Investment Network) program! ✨

Yesterday, we shared dinner and a lively bingo game with some of our new members during a meet-and-greet. They’re starting an empowering journey to build wealth not just for themselves, but for their families and communities, while helping transform the affordable housing landscape across Los Angeles.

We look forward to the continued growth of WIN-LA! 🙌🏽

Growth, strategy, and impact! Our very own Joshua has penned an insightful blog, highlighting key strategies nonprofits can use to thrive in today’s evolving landscape.

From building strong public sector relationships to ensuring financial transparency, Joshua’s tips offer a roadmap to sustainable success. 🌟
 
At United Way of Greater LA, we believe in empowering our community partners with the tools and knowledge to create lasting change. Read Joshua’s blog for actionable steps on accelerating growth and amplifying your nonprofit’s mission at the link in bio.

📣Exciting news! and are teaming up to host a FREE College Resource Fair at LBCC’s Liberal Arts Campus on Friday, 10/11! 🎉

We’ll connect students to valuable academic, career, and health resources designed to support their success every step of the way.📚🧑🏽‍🏫👩🏻‍🏫

If you’re an LBCC student—or know someone who is—don’t miss out! Students, register today at the link in bio!

This impactful event is possible thanks to the generosity from our sponsors: , , Edison International, and Edward Jones

Are you a college student struggling to find affordable housing in LA? has you covered with their new Higher Education Student Housing Resource Guide! 👇

What’s Inside?
- Comprehensive listings of affordable housing options
- Tips on navigating housing applications
- Resources for financial aid and scholarships
- Support services for students facing housing insecurity

Spread the word. Let’s make sure housing challenges don’t hold Los Angeles students back from achieving their academic dreams.

➡️ Check out the guide at the link in bio

We’re thrilled to announce that Elise Buik, CEO of United Way of Greater Los Angeles, has been shortlisted for the Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards! 🎉

A big shoutout to the Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing team and congratulations to all the incredible nominees!

Let’s celebrate the inspiring women making a difference in California!

Our Strategic Partnerships team kicked off the annual workplace campaign ambassador program today. ⭐️

Our annual workplace campaigns are an opportunity to connect with corporate partners and invite them to be a part of the work we’re doing at United Way.

Workplace ambassadors play an important role in encouraging their colleagues to participate, and to be a bridge between their company and United Way.🤝

We’re deeply appreciate of collaborative efforts like these to power forward our mission. At the end of the day, we all share the belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to build wealth, everyone should have a safe place to call home, and every student deserves a real shot at success. ❤️

¡Nos complace anunciar que Way2Succes está de regreso! Esta vez nuestra feria de recursos para estudiantes de colegios comunitarios se llevará a cabo en el 11 de octubre, en el Liberal Arts campus.

Los estudiantes y padres de LBCC están invitados a participar de este evento GRATUITO que ofrece valiosos talleres académicos y profesionales, feria de recursos, sorteo de computadoras portátiles y de almuerzo, desayuno y estacionamiento

GRATIS. ¡No te lo pierdas! 📚🎉 Estudiantes de LBCC pueden registrse www.unitedwayla.org/way2success-registration

The local Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) board just approved $5.6M to support 168 organizations across LA to combat food and housing insecurity. 🏠🍽️

Fun fact: For over 40 years, UWGLA and EFSP have channeled more than $200M in federal funds to help our community!

This latest round provides crucial support for:
🏘️ Shelter operations
🥫 Food programs
🏨 Hotel/motel stays
💰 Rent/mortgage assistance

Check out the blog for more at the link in bio 🔗

We congratulate Marqueece Harris-Dawson on his installation as L.A. City Council President! 🎉

Marqueece has championed equity and has fought hard for communities across all of Los Angeles, but especially in South LA.

During his time at , he led transformative educational and housing efforts and uplifted thousands of vulnerable neighbors. 

As homelessness remains a top priority, we’re hopeful Marqueeces’s leadership and vision will bring more Angelenos inside for good.🏡❤️


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Measure A lays out specific goals that have to be met, with independent oversight and audits to ensure progress.

Follow along and learn more about our coalition at yesona.la 💜

🎉 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! 🇲🇽🇨🇴🇵🇷

Our latest blog highlights cultural and economic contributions and achievements of Latinos in Los Angeles.

We’re proud to partner with Latino community leaders in education, healthcare, and immigration rights.

Together, we’re working toward shared goals of prosperity for communities across our region🙌

Read the blog at the

Exciting news! The Higher Education Student Housing Resource Guide is out now! Visit Public Advocates to learn about affordable housing opportunities and resources available to students.

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Make an impact today and earn bonus miles with the Delta® Program! Receive up to 5,000 miles when you donate to United Way, now through September 30.

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FYI - all donations are processed by United Way of Greater Atlanta, and funds will be distributed to local United Ways based on zip codes.

Hit the link in bio for more info!

We are excited to share that Way2Success is back!

This year, is hosting our annual signature community college resource fair at the Liberal Arts Campus on October 11.

LBCC students and parents are invited to join this FREE event offering valuable academic and career workshops, resource fair, laptops raffle, and enjoy FREE lunch, breakfast and parking! 📚🎉

Stay tuned for more updates on this special event, where students can find the support and resources they need to meet their college and career goals.



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¡Nos complace anunciar que Way2Succes está de regreso!

Esta vez nuestra feria de recursos para estudiantes de colegios comunitarios se llevará a cabo en el 11 de octubre, en el campus de Artes Liberales.

Los estudiantes y padres de LBCC están invitados a participar de este evento GRATUITO que ofrece valiosos talleres académicos y profesionales, feria de recursos, sorteo de computadoras portátiles y de almuerzo, desayuno y estacionamiento GRATIS.

Siguenos para obtener más actualizaciones sobre este evento, donde los estudiantes pueden encontrar el apoyo y los recursos que necesitan para alcanzar sus metas universitarias y profesionales.

Voting will:

✔️Keep critical care in place
✔️Prevent homeless from increasing
✔️Ensure funding goes to the most effective services
✔️Build more affordable housing

The choice is simple 🤝

Say YES on A to prevent homelessness and build more housing people can afford.

Learn more: [www.yesona.la]

📣We’re thrilled to announce our $15M investment in Los Angeles County this past year, partnering with 200 local changemakers to:

💥Advance housing justice
💥Support Black tenant retention
💥Assist struggling community college students
💥Fuel shared prosperity efforts in local communities
💥Strengthen the homelessness workforce

Dive into our blog for the full story (link in bio🔗)

Our friends at Pico Union Project hosted their Street Festival on Friday, August 23rd. Pico-Union’s small businesses showcased everything from plants and hand-made clothing to perfumes and candles. It was a fun way to encourage neighbors to and .

Shout out to Pico Union Project's produce market for making the festival extra special!

We thank our corporate partners BMO Financial Group and U.S. Bank for offering their services and keeping folks informed about the importance of financial literacy.

Over 18,000 seniors are unhoused in LA—that’s nearly 1/4 of our homeless population. Many of these folks are given just 72 hours to pack up and leave their homes, leaving them to sleep in their cars or on the streets.

On August 20, we got together with experts and organizers to talk about how we can better prevent this crisis and what policies and solutions could actually help. Turns out, 54% of people who became unhoused in the last year pointed to economic struggles as the main reason.

Big thanks to the experts for sharing insights and showing us how LA County can do more to make sure our older adults get the support they need: Wallace Richardson and Steven Shum of , Bill Taylor of the LA County Homeless Initiative, Karen Reside of the Long Beach Gray Panthers, and Eileen Koons of .

Over 18,000 seniors are unhoused in LA—that's nearly 1/4 of our homeless population. Many of these folks are given just 72 hours to pack up and leave their homes, leaving them to sleep in their cars or on the streets.

On August 20, we got together with experts and organizers to talk about how we can better prevent this crisis and what policies and solutions could actually help. Turns out, 54% of people who became unhoused in the last year pointed to economic struggles as the main reason.

Big thanks to the experts for sharing insights and showing us how LA County can do more to make sure our older adults get the support they need: Wallace Richardson & Steven Shum of CSH Aging & Disability Homelessness Advocacy Coalition, Bill Taylor of Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, Karen Reside of the Long Beach Gray Panthers, and Eileen Koons of Huntington Health.

Register now for the 18th Annual L.A. Business Council Sustainability Summit! 🌍

📅 When: Friday, September 6, 7AM - 3PM

They’re bringing together leaders in government, business, and education to tackle some of California’s most pressing environmental challenges. From offshore wind and hydrogen hubs to zero-emission transportation and water resource management, this Summit is a chance to be part of the conversation that shapes our sustainable future.

🔗link in bio to secure your spot now and help California achieve its sustainability goals🙌

Struggling to make ends meet shouldn’t mean sacrificing education…

Our Student Success Flex Fund is here to support LA community college students facing financial hardships, helping them stay on track with their academic and career goals. 🎓💼

Last spring, over 100 LACC and LATTC students received vital assistance for housing, food, and more!

With nearly 1 in 3 female students being parents and 60% of students living at the poverty level, support via our Student Success Flex Fund is more critical than ever.

Learn how you can help expand our Community College Success Initiative and make a difference.

Read the blog now at the link in bio!

Join President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith, Christina Livingston and UWGLA’s Elise Buik in the latest podcast episode of “Conversations From The Frontlines.”🎙️

Tune into Episode 7 when it drops on Wed 8/21 at 10 am! Available on all podcast streaming services.

Learn more: libhill.co/podcast