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Hope for Students at LAUSD
February 24th, 2010
Today marked a historic moment in education reform with leaders from 18 major Los Angeles institutions, including United Way signing an agreement to reform Los Angeles public schools. The pact is a collaborative agreement from the public and private sectors to ensure students receive a high quality education in order for them to graduate high school prepared for college and the workforce. More information…
Collaboration Puts Students First
February 17th, 2010
Today marked a historic moment in education reform with leaders from 18 major Los Angeles institutions, including United Way signing an agreement to reform Los Angeles public schools. The pact is a collaborative agreement from the public and private sectors to ensure students receive a high quality education in order for them to graduate high school prepared for college and the workforce. More information…
United Way Receives $2M Green
Jobs Grant
February 8th, 2010
As part of a Department of Labor Pathways Out Of Poverty initiative to increase job opportunities in green industries for low-income adults, United Way and its partners have been awarded a $2M grant from Jobs for the Future. Find out more.
United Way Launches Campaign To Help
Working Families
January 28th, 2010
Up to $250 million goes unclaimed each year in Earned Income Tax Credits, United Way President and CEO Elise Buik said today. Buik was speaking at the launch of the EITC Campaign, which helps low-income families get their taxes prepared for free and claim refunds up to $5,657. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, State Controller John Chiang and City Council President Eric Garcetti were among those who attended the event. Read More…
Report Card Gives Parents Tool To Improve Schools
January 17th, 2010
Los Angeles Unified School District today unveiled a new and improved school report card, which will show parents how well their local school is performing. United Way was a key partner in developing the card and speaking at the launch, President and CEO Elise Buik said the card would help parents work with schools holding them accountable to improve student’s education. The report card will be released every year to over 680,000 students and their families. Read More…
United Way Sets Up Fund For Haiti Earthquake
January 15th, 2010
On January 12 a major 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. Destruction has reportedly affected 70% of the buildings, with debris filling the roads making emergency response difficult. It's estimated that hundreds of thousands of lives may have been lost. You can help people affected by donating to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund. Gifts to the Fund support long-term recovery efforts to rebuild lives and infrastructure devastated by disaster and to address educational, financial and health-related challenges.
Action Alert – Help Keep Families Out of Poverty
January 12th, 2009
The Governor’s budget proposal could wipe out funds for health coverage of 874,000 California children and food and housing support for 1.3 million families. Call your state legislators today. Find out how you can help.
The Leaders Behind The Million Dollar Match
January 6th, 2010
Thanks to the generosity of Peter W. Mullin, Chairman Emeritus, MullinTBG and Charles D. Miller, Retired Chairman & CEO, Avery Dennison Corporation, United Way can now double the power of any new gifts to our Creating Pathways Out of Poverty plan. What inspired these two business leaders? Read More…
Overcoming Homelessness: Regina Mosley
December 15th, 2009
Light streams through the window of Regina Mosley’s apartment at the St George in downtown Los Angeles. She’s fallen so many times on the streets of Skid Row that she now needs a walker to get around. Read More…
Wells Fargo and United Way Create New Affordable Housing Grant
December 2nd, 2009
Wells Fargo and United Way of Greater Los Angeles have joined forces to establish a $250K grant program for nonprofits building affordable housing in Los Angeles. Read More…
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