United Way of Greater Los Angeles

Let's take a moment to celebrate the remarkable journey of our mentors and mentees. We extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and believed in the power of mentorship. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for their trust in the program and for their invaluable contributions to the success of our students. Together, we have cultivated a community of growth, connection, and inspiration. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey.

As we step into the last half of the year, we’d like to thank all of our supporters. We couldn’t do our work without the generous contributions from our corporate sponsors, our partners at community-based organizations and our neighbors across Los Angeles County who donate monthly. By combining community power, donations, and new solutions to long-standing challenges, we can accomplish more together than alone. #Community #UWGLA #ThankYou

Last month, we celebrated the culmination of our first Mentorship Program cohort! We wrapped up a successful experience for Los Angeles Trade Technical College and LACC students. This program has been a testament to the power of connection, growth, and transformation through mentorship. We want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing journey of our mentors and mentees. Special shout out to our partners LACC, LATTC and the amazing mentors from EY, Bank of America, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Black & Veatch, PNC, and KPMG US.

Yesterday, we honored and celebrated the incredible career of John Pang, who is retiring after over two decades of dedicated service at the United Way of Greater Los Angeles. John began his journey with us in 2001 as a Loan Executive Officer and quickly became an invaluable asset, advancing to the role of Senior Account Manager.   John's passion and commitment to building strong workplace campaigns have left an indelible mark on our organization. His tireless efforts and dedication generated remarkable fundraising results, significantly impacting our community   One of the many things that set John apart was his unwavering dedication and passion for building relationships. He often brought his kids along when speaking to employees across LA County, at all hours—from late nights to early mornings. John always instilled a personal touch in his campaigns, inspiring not only his colleagues but also imparting a sense of community and purpose to his children.   John, your legacy of hard work, dedication, and community spirit will continue to inspire us all. Thank you for your 23 years of exceptional service and for making a difference in countless lives. We wish you a joyful and fulfilling retirement!   Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration special! A special thanks to Creature Comforts for hosting us in their beautiful space in DTLA. And thank you to all our guests, especially Brissa Sotelo-Vargas, Claudia A., and Aaron Yohnke, who shared some special words (and gifts!) for John. #ThankYouJohn #Retirement #UnitedWayLA #LegacyOfService #CommunityHero

A big thank you to all the PNC volunteers who lent their time and energy to help us sort non-perishable food donations collected through the National Association of Letter Carrier’s #StampOutHunger campaign today. Your efforts are making a real difference for those facing food insecurity across L.A. County. Big shout out to our partners #LaborCommunityServices and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO for distributing those food items to families and individuals in need. Together, we can #StampOutHunger! #PNCVolunteers #TeamPNC #FoodInsecurity #CommunityService

Today, we honor Juneteenth and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. We reflect on the importance of freedom, resilience, and justice for ALL.✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 At United Way of Greater Los Angeles, we’re committed to advancing equity and creating opportunities for every member of our community. Let’s come together to recognize this important day, celebrate Black culture and achievements, and continue the work towards a more inclusive and equitable society. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #UnitedWayLA

We thank our friends at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory 🚀 who helped sort and organize non-perishable food donations collected through the National Association of Letter Carrier’s #StampOutHunger campaign. Shout out to #LaborCommunityServices and #LAfed for providing much needed resources to underserved communities 🙏🏽 Together, we can #StampOutHunger!

Thank you to our colleagues at United Way México for graciously hosting the United Way Latin America conference and inviting United Way of Greater Los Angeles to participate. It was wonderful to meet colleagues from all over Latin America and learn about their successes, struggles, and determination to make an impact in their countries. It was an extra special week to be in Mexico, right on heels of the election of first Mexican woman president, being hosted by United Way Mexico’s CEO Nancy Lara while attending with some of our own women leadership team members! Big thanks to Deloitte for the beautiful accommodations. #UnidosConProposito #unitedway #unitedwayla #globalleaders

Our Chairman and CEO Dominic Ng is featured in the Los Angeles Times's L.A. Influential’s “The Money,” on business leaders making change in the City of Angels! At the helm of East West for more than 30 years, Dominic has steered the Bank and the communities we serve toward greater prosperity. While elevating the artistic and business profile of Los Angeles, he has also helped bridge economic opportunities across the Asia-Pacific. “His leadership has transformed the bank, transformed philanthropy and what business leadership looks like in L.A.,” said Elise Buik, CEO, United Way of Greater Los Angeles. Read more about Dominic, who joins other L.A. Influential changemakers including Beyoncé, Steve Ballmer, Jay-Z and Magic Johnson: https://lnkd.in/g3m2ptmd #EWBLeadership #businessleaders #philanthropy #DominicNg United Way

Thank you to the crew from AAA who helped sort and organize non-perishable food donations collected through the National Association of Letter Carrier’s Stamp Out Hunger campaign. On every second Saturday in May, postal workers gather non-perishable food donations from people nationwide to support local community food banks, pantries, and shelters. Thank you Labor Community Services and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor for organizing and carrying out this massive undertaking. Everyone has a role to play in lifting up vulnerable families and communities ❤️