activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 3
- Annual community walk to address homelessness and poverty Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes an annual family-friendly 5K walk/run event to raise funds and awareness for solutions to end poverty and strengthen communities in Los Angeles County, with over 130,000 participants cumulatively since 2007.
- Emergency response and crisis relief Emergency Supply DistributionProvides emergency relief, including financial assistance, housing support, mental health care, and distribution of critical resources such as meals and high-speed internet to individuals affected by wildfires, the pandemic, and other crises; supported over 45,000 individuals in wildfire response and over 1.1 million during the pandemic.
- Monthly giving program Membership Dues & Sustaining GiftsOffers a recurring donation program starting at $10 per month to fund community initiatives; includes donor recognition such as tote bags for qualifying recurring donors.
advocacy · 1
- Advocacy for poverty, homelessness, and education equitySupports policy initiatives, coalitions, and programs focused on addressing poverty, homelessness, and education equity, particularly for students in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
capacity building · 2
- 211 hotline and community resource referral systemHelped pioneer and supports the 211 national hotline system that connects individuals to critical services such as emergency shelter, rent relief, and healthcare; has helped over 14 million residents find support and received over 29 million calls since 1981.
- Capacity building for local organizations Local Community GrantmakingSupports local organizations in Los Angeles County to expand their program reach and community impact, a role sustained since 1922.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Collective Impact and Community Mobilization collective_impactAdvances shared prosperity by mobilizing communities, organizations, and businesses through collective action, public engagement events, and partnerships to address systemic challenges and build community power.
- Community Engagement through Fundraising and Awareness Events community_engagement_eventUses community walks and public events to engage individuals and organizations in giving, raise awareness, and generate resources for pathways to prosperity.
- Community Investment and Sustained Funding Model community-investment modelChannels donor contributions through a community-investment model, using sustained funding—particularly monthly donations—to maintain long-term partnerships with nonprofits and ensure continuous support for systemic change and crisis response.
- Disaster Response Partnership for Rapid Emergency Support disaster_response_partnershipPartners with organizations to deliver rapid emergency housing within 24 hours of a disaster, ensuring immediate crisis response through pre-established collaboration networks.
- Resource Coordination and Centralized Referral System centralized-referral-systemConnects individuals to critical services through centralized systems like 211, enabling efficient access to rent relief, shelter, healthcare, and other supports without direct service provision.
- Two-Generation Approach to Systemic and Immediate Support two-generation_approachAddresses both immediate crises and long-term systemic inequities by combining direct crisis response with strategies focused on housing stability, education equity, and economic opportunity to break cycles of poverty.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
211 LA
Nonprofit information and referral service connecting Los Angeles County residents to critical resources including housing, food assistance, healthcare, and disaster relief
Affordable Housing Initiative
Program focused on advancing policy and systemic change to increase access to affordable housing and prevent homelessness in Greater Los Angeles
Creating Shared Prosperity
Addresses disparities in housing, education, and community wealth to ensure everyone has opportunities to thrive in Los Angeles.
Health Pathways
Partnership providing access to medical care and health services for vulnerable populations, including unhoused individuals.
Supporting People in Crisis
Ensures people can meet basic needs during emergencies and ongoing crises like poverty, offering support for safe housing and bill payment.
WalkUnitedLA
Annual 5K walk/run event that raises funds and awareness to support pathways from poverty to prosperity for unhoused neighbors, low-income families, and underserved students in LA County
Wildfire Response Fund
Emergency relief initiative providing housing assistance, mental health care, and financial support to communities impacted by wildfires in Altadena, Pacific Palisades, and surrounding areas
YCLP (Youth Community Leadership Program)
Provides mentorship, leadership skills, and resources to students to help them pursue higher education and career pathways.
Youth College & Leadership Program (YCLP)
Mentorship and college access program providing underserved students with academic support, leadership development, and resources such as laptops for virtual learning
relationships · 15
who they work with
- 200 other businesses Partner — Businesses partnering with United Way to foster community relationships and improve lives in L.A.
- 211 LA Partner — Partners to connect individuals to critical resources across Los Angeles County.
- 211 LA Partner — Partnership to operate a hotline connecting people to critical assistance.
- Airbnb.org Partner — Disaster response partnership to provide free emergency housing for people displaced by disasters.
- City National Bank Partner — Participates as a top fundraising team for the WalkUnitedLA campaign.
- Enterprise Mobility Partner — Participates as a top fundraising team for the WalkUnitedLA campaign.
- Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) Partner — Partner organization providing financial support and mental health counseling to families in need.
- L.A. County Government — Collaborates with L.A. County stakeholders and organizations to expand community support programs.
- Los Angeles Rams Partner — Co-hosted WalkUnitedLA 2026 at SoFi Stadium.
- Los Angeles Rams Partner — Co-hosts WalkUnitedLA 2026 with United Way of Greater Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles Rams Partner — Co-hosts the WalkUnitedLA event with United Way of Greater Los Angeles.
- SRO HOUSING CORPORATION Partner — Participates as a top fundraising team for the WalkUnitedLA campaign.
- SoCalGas Partner — Participates as a top fundraising team for the WalkUnitedLA campaign.
- St. John’s Partner — Health Pathways partner providing medical care, including COVID-19 testing and emergency health interventions.
- UPRISERS Partner — Collaborates with UPRISERS on the “Tote for the Most” bag initiative for donors.