Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Labor Unions Helping the Homeless

L.A. Labor's Team Homeless
Heroes Raises $10,000 to Help
End Homelessness for Veterans

200 L.A. union members, family and vets walk 5K



Thank you to all of the unions, volunteers, walkers and veterans who participated in United Way's annual HomeWalk to end homelessness in Los Angeles!

This year, the L.A. County Federation of Labor and Labor Community Services, AFL-CIO sponsored the Homeless Heroes Team. We walked specifically for our homeless veterans.

L.A. Labor raised $10,000 and more than 200 union members, family members and veterans walked to help raise awareness to end homelessness for the men and women who have served our country.

On any given day in Los Angeles, there are between 7,000-10,000 homeless veterans on our streets. L.A. Labor and Labor Community Services will continue to sponsor a Homeless Heroes Team until every homeless veteran in Los Angeles has permanent housing.

Check out the photo slideshow of our 2011 Homeless Heroes Team!

2,000 Unemployed Union Families
Provided Thanksgiving Dinner

More than 50 volunteers assemble meals



DREAM Act students volunteer with L.A. Labor to help unemployed workers.

L.A. Labor and Labor Community Services, AFL-CIO provided Thanksgiving dinners for 2,000 unemployed union families this holiday season.

Our boardroom became a bustling assemblyline of more than 50 volunteers filling up 2,000 grocery bags with food and turkey certificates in order to make sure our entire L.A. Labor family was taken care of this Thanksgiving.

Thanks to everyone who gave your time and spirit!

Check out the photo slideshow here of the assemblyline.

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