As one of the oldest and largest organization of its kind in L.A., United Way has a history of results that spans over eight decades. As times have changed, so have we. Our 10-year action plan developed in 2007 provides the foundation for the kind of history we’d like to make in the years ahead.

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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 bussiness leaders and creates a collaborative road map for change.

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.

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 a new ten-year action plan focusing on three action areas: meeting basic needs, improving educational achievement, and increasing financial stability.

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. “The State of Black Los Angeles” report is released.

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.

2004 – “The Diverse Face of Asian and Pacific Islanders in Los Angeles County” outlines several policy recommendations to help ensure that support services continue.

2003 - 15th anniversary of The Alexis de Tocqueville Society, as well as the release of “Latino Scorecard 2003: Grading the American Dream.” Over $68 million is raised.

2002 - “Tale of Two Cities” report reveals the gap between peril and promise for Los Angeles County’s working poor. Bridging the Gap funding strategy raises $66.2 million.

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.

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.

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. Campaign raises $58,000,000.

1994 - Special funding is granted to agencies in response to Northridge Earthquake. Campaign raises $57,245,000.

1993 - Donor choice program is implemented. Special funding is granted to agencies in response to brush fires. Campaign raises $59,000,000.

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. Campaign raises $86,100,000.

1988 - Antelope Valley Region established, covering northern Los Angeles and southeastern Kern Counties. Campaign raises $88,322,000.

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. Campaign raises $58,424,000.

1977 - Nine major health organizations join the United Way Los Angeles campaign. Within five years, five additional health organizations join. Campaign raises $40,381,000.

1971 - United Way in Los Angeles decentralizes its operations, forming five regions within the county. Campaign raises $15,866,000.

1964 - United Way and American Red Cross form United Crusade, a campaign partnership to support services and programs at local charities. Campaign raises $19,422,000.

1963 - Consolidation of 33 (ultimately 37) community chests form the first “United Way” in Los Angeles. Campaign raises $15,582,000.

1940 - Formation of the Los Angeles War Chest into combined Community/Victory Chest Campaign, which raises $2,678,000.

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.