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WalkUnitedLA: Raising Funds for College Students

WalkUnitedLA: Raising Funds for College Students

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Over 7,500 Angelenos gathered at SoFi Stadium for WalkUnitedLA, a charity walk supporting community college students facing housing, food, and financial struggles. United Way of Greater Los Angeles, with Matthew Staffords help, raised over $200,000 towards a $350,000 goal for student support programs. Pasadena City College student Ducien Allen shared his journey from homelessness to stability with United Ways assistance. Californias community college students face high rates of housing insecurity, homelessness, and food issues. LA County has 1.17 million households struggling with basics, with over a million spending more than 30% on housing. The event emphasized education as a key to breaking poverty cycles, with proceeds going towards student resources. Donations are still open at WalkUnitedLA.org through May 31st.

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