United Nations Association - Los Angeles Chapter 
| Our mission | UNA-LA's mission is to inspire, educate, and mobilize the LA Community to support the vital work of the United Nations. |
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United Nations Association – Los Angeles Chapter
| About us | The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is a movement of Americans dedicated to supporting the United Nations. With over 20,000 members (60% under the age of 26) and more than 200 chapters across the country, UNA-USA members are united in their commitment to global engagement and their belief that each of us can play a part in advancing the UN’s mission and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. |
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During this week's chat we welcomed Christine Mirasy-Glasco to chat about SDG 1 - No Poverty.
Christine Mirasy-Glasco is the Executive Director of Upward Bound House, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end family homelessness in Los Angeles. Christine has over 20 years of experience in the field of housing and homelessness, working in both nonprofit and public sectors. Previously, she spent 12 years in senior management roles at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
Join us every Thursday where we cover a wide range of topics affecting Angelenos. See future events here: www.facebook.com/events/233531137841148/
Past Chapter Chats here: www.unalosangeles.org/get-involved/chapter-chats
A great article focusing on the Los Angeles Unified School District and their amazing efforts on fighting hunger during the pandemic.
LAUSD is teaching a lesson on how to fight hunger during the pandemic
latimes.com
In tandem with some charities in the area, L.A. Unified is essentially running a collection of food banks.
Kindly join us this Thursday at 6pm for our weekly Chapter Chat series!
Christine Mirasy-Glasco is the Executive Director of Upward Bound House, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end family homelessness in Los Angeles. Christine has over 20 years of experience in the field of housing and homelessness, working in both nonprofit and public sectors. Previously, she spent 12 years in senior management roles at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
Everyone is welcome to tune in Thursday 5/21 at 6pm: zoom.us/j/672022972
Belinda Waymouth is an environmental journalist and advocate. After completing a Geography/Environmental Science degree at UCLA, she joined UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability as their senior writer, reporting on cutting edge climate science and biodiversity research. She’s been on the frontlines of the marine plastic pollution crisis as interim director and board vice president for the 5 Gyres Institute. Belinda is the weekly eco-correspondent for KGO 810 radio show “It’s the Planet Stupid,” she also contributes to National Geographic and Huffington Post Green. Belinda is the creator and producer of the internet series GOOD Eco News.