United Way of Greater Los Angeles has partnered with the NAACP and Black Entertainment Television to grant more than $1 million towards rental assistance, food, health, and student learning support in L.A.’s Black communities.

Organizations selected to receive the collaborative grant from United Way of Greater Los Angeles and BET include Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA-CAN), Community Coalition, A New Way of Life, Los Angeles Black Worker Center and YWCA of Greater Los Angeles.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles maintains communication with all grantees after funds are issued to ensure the betterment and progression of L.A. communities.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles was the only chapter within the United Way network on the West Coast selected to benefit from BET telethon funds.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles plans to continue the Pandemic Relief Fund and focus on supporting community-based organizations that serve low-income families.