Permanent Supportive Housing Works

Copyright Stuart Gow 2009 Recently the L.A. Times ran a series of articles profiling Project 50.As a result, questions have been asked about whether permanent supportive housing works. The answer is yes. Data shows that 80% of people in permanent supportive housing stay off the streets for good.

Unbanked in Los Angeles

Unbanked in Los Angeles An estimated 1 million people in L.A. don’t have a bank account. A recent study showed that unbanked families have fewer opportunities to build credit, are prey to predatory lenders and are half as likely to save money as families with bank accounts.
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L.A. Collaborative Wins $6M Towards Education Reform

L.A. Collaborative Wins $6M Towards Education Reform August 6, 2010- United Way, LAUSD, LA Chamber, City of LA and other partners of the L.A. Compact announced today that a 3-year $6M grant by the U.S. Department of Education has been awarded to turn around and sustain student achievement in Los Angeles’ lowest performing schools. Read the official statement for further information.

Launch of 100,000 Home Campaign

United Way joined partners including the National Alliance to End Homelessness and Bank of America in Washington D.C. for the launch of the 100,000 Homes Campaign. This grassroots movement, led by nonprofit Common Ground, is bringing together communities to find housing for their most vulnerable homeless people. Long Beach, Venice and Hollywood are among those who have already signed on to the campaign. The ultimate goal is to provide 100,000 homes for 100,000 homeless people by July 2013. Click here to learn more and watch a video of volunteers talking about their experiences in Hollywood.