5 Westside Agencies Receive United Way Quake Aid
The United Way of Greater Los Angeles has raised $928,000 for earthquake relief, donating $73,800 of the sum to five Westside agencies.
New Directions on La Cienega Boulevard, T.H.E. Clinic for Women in Crenshaw, Jewish Family Services in Santa Monica, Project Heavy West in Venice and the Venice Family Clinic were the Westside agencies receiving money through the United Way’s Earthquake Relief Fund.
The agencies will use the funds to repair their buildings, replace equipment or offer counseling to victims of the Jan. 17 earthquake.
In Los Angeles, 44 agencies have received United Way disaster funds. United Way raises funds for 300 community service organizations, including nine chapters of the American Red Cross.
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