LOS ANGELES — Almost 12,000 people participated in the 10th annual HomeWalk Nov. 19, setting a record and raising more than $1 million to help end homelessness, organizers said. Elise Buik, president and CEO of the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Eric Dickerson spoke before the 5-kilometer Read More…
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L.A. DIGEST: United Way to hold 10th HomeWalk
LOS ANGELES — The United Way of Greater Los Angeles will host its 10th annual HomeWalk Nov. 19 at Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave., downtown. The five-kilometer family run-walk is designed to raise public awareness and funds to end homelessness. Over the past nine years, 75,000 people have participated in HomeWalk, raising more than Read More…
Walk raises funds for homeless programs
LOS ANGELES — Nearly 12,000 people participated in the ninth annual HomeWalk in Exposition Park Nov. 21, raising $1.1 million to help end homelessness in Los Angeles County, organizers said. The walk is organized by United Way of Greater Los Angeles as part of its efforts to “create pathways out of poverty.” “While we have Read More…