The Walk to End Homelessness
Saturday November 7th at Exposition Park
7:30 am Registration Opens
9:00 am Walk Begins
- Los Angeles is the homeless capitol of the nation
- Now more than ever we need to work together to fight poverty so we can end homelessness for good
Register to walk and donate today.
Get started with $10 from 10 people.
A Taste of Madrid in Pasadena
On the evening of June 13th, Tocqueville Society members gathered for the 21st annual gala at the Pasadena home of Carolyn and Chuck Miller to celebrate their ongoing support of the community and United Way. Guests enjoyed sparkling Spanish wine, authentic Tapas and a performance by Flamenco dancers and musicians. See the events photos.
Taskforce to End Homelessness
On May 27th, UWGLA and the Chamber of Commerce held a special event to encourage business leaders to join a countywide taskforce to end homelessness. Over 100 local business leaders and leading homeless advocates from across the U.S. attended the event to discuss how homelessness can be solved with the support of the business community. Once the taskforce is established, its focus will be to evaluate national best practices and advise elected officials on policies, programs and resources aimed at ending homelessness across the county. Read the Downtown News editorial on the taskforce.
Success Story: Marisol Green
Helping people find well-paying jobs with career ladders so they can move out of poverty is a cornerstone of United Way’s work. Single mom Marisol Green recently graduated from a nurse assistant training program run by United Way partner, Goodwill. The program provides classroom and clinical training, and prepares students for the state of California Certified Nursing Assistant exam...Read More
United Way Helps in Hard Times
If you or a loved one is looking for help during these tough economic times United Way provides the following supportive resources serving immediate needs.