History

2012	Working side by side with LAUSD and several community-based organizations, United Way releases a Report on Key Principles and Priorities for LAUSD Schools.
2012	United Way and the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce celebrate the first anniversary of the Home For Good plan at The Home For Good Summit. They also publish a detailed report highlighting the year one achievements including the fact that the goals for the first year were surpassed. The report also outlines the priorities for year two.
2011	10,000 eager participants gather in Exposition Park for United Way’s fifth annual HomeWalk. Kobe Bryant serves as Honorary Chair of the 5K Run/Walk to end homelessness, and Fox Eleven News’ Christine Devine hosts the opening ceremony. HomeWalk 2011 proved to be the organization’s most high-profile event to date.
2011	United Way of Greater Los Angeles, in partnership with the National Council on Teacher Quality, and a coalition of civil rights groups releases the National Teacher Quality (NCTQ) Report. This report determines that the educational system in Los Angeles requires significant change, and demonstrates the need for improved state and district practices in order to attract and retain quality teachers.
2011	United Way hosts its first Education Summit. The event convenes civic and business leaders, advocates, parents, educators and researchers to discuss ways to ensure a quality education for all students in Los Angeles County. Among the notable speakers are Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa and U.S. Secretary of State, Arne Duncan (who delivers the keynote address).
2010	United Way issues “The Home For Good” report. This report is a blueprint for creating a cost-effective and efficient system that will end chronic and veteran homelessness in L.A. County by 2016.
2010	Following up on its “Tale of Two Cities” report, United Way releases “A Tale of Two Cities, L.A. County 10 Years Later”, which measures the county’s progress over a decade. Nearly 300 civic and business leaders from across the county come together to discuss the findings of the report, and ways they can work together to improve the region’s quality of life.
2009	United Way unveils the findings from its “Homeless Cost Study”, uncovering the financial implications of living on the streets in Los Angeles and the social and economic benefits of permanent supportive housing programs.
2008	United Way launches “Seizing the Middle Ground: Why Middle School Creates the Pathway to College and the Workforce” to key educators, parents, community and business leaders and creates a collaborative road map for change.
2007	United Way launches a new ten-year action plan focusing on three action areas: meeting basic needs, improving educational achievement, and increasing financial stability.
2007	United Way announces the partners who will help create pathways out of poverty in Los Angeles County over the next three years.
2007	United Way launches “Quality of Life in Los Angeles: 2007 State of the County” report to an audience of 800 civic, business and community leaders in Los Angeles.
2006	“Latino Scorecard 2006″ summarizes conditions of Latinos in Los Angeles in five key areas: Education, Economic Development, Health, Housing and Public Safety.
2005	Elise Buik is named President and CEO of United Way, the first woman in history to hold this title.
2005	“The State of Black Los Angeles” report is released.
2004	“The Diverse Face of Asian and Pacific Islanders in Los Angeles County” outlines several policy recommendations to help ensure that support services continue.
2004	Release of “Literacy@Work,” a study for the Los Angeles Workforce Literacy Project on the state of worker literacy and its implications for the local economy.
2003	The Alexis de Tocqueville Society celebrates its 15th anniversary
2003	Latino Scorecard 2003: “Grading the American Dream.”
2002	“Tale of Two Cities” report reveals the gap between peril and promise for Los Angeles County’s working poor.
2001	United Way raises $66,000,000 in its 2000-01 campaign, including a $5,000,000 gift by Eli and Edythe Broad, the largest gift ever made to a United Way in California.
2001	United Way responds to the September 11, 2001 attacks by establishing an Emergency Response Fund, raising $1,028,103 to support victims in L.A. and nationwide.
1998	United Way takes action in order to aid Central Americans affected by Hurricane Mitch. Campaign raises $59,000,000.
1995	United Way headquarters moves to downtown Los Angeles. Joseph V. Haggerty is named new President of United Way Los Angeles.
1994	Special funding is granted to agencies in response to Northridge Earthquake.
1993	Donor choice program is implemented. Special funding is granted to agencies in response to brush fires.
1992	Strategic Action Plan is adopted. Special funding of agencies is granted in response to civil unrest. Recession and key industry downsizing hits.
1991	Strategic initiatives in HIV/AIDS and Adult Literacy adopted, linking fundraising and community problem solving.
1988	Antelope Valley Region established, covering northern Los Angeles and southeastern Kern Counties.
1987	Inauguration of local chapter of The Alexis de Tocqueville Society for individual donors of $10,000 or more. Campaign raises $82,830,000.
1981	United Way and Los Angeles County create Info Line, bringing together some 300 previously separate information and referral services.
1977	Nine major health organizations join the United Way Los Angeles campaign. Within five years, five additional health organizations join.
1971	United Way in Los Angeles decentralizes its operations, forming five regions within the county.
1964	United Way and American Red Cross form United Crusade, a campaign partnership to support services and programs at local charities.
1963	Consolidation of 33 (ultimately 37) community chests form the first “United Way” in Los Angeles.
1940	Formation of the Los Angeles War Chest into combined Community/Victory Chest Campaign.
1924	First Community Chest campaign in Los Angeles is created from the combined appeal of 166 agencies. $2,492,000 is raised by 168,000 citizens.
1893	Associated Charities formed in Los Angeles – 13 member agencies.
1854	First charity in Los Angeles: Hebrew Benevolent Society

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