UGLA Bill Bailey Matching Funds Program

One of UGLA's most important community outreach initiatives. UGLA members can direct their charitable donations through the organization, and upon Board vote, UGLA matches the member's donation and sends double the amount to the designated charitable organization.

How It Works:

• UGLA member identifies their favorite charity
• Member sends their donation to UGLA
• Upon UGLA Board vote, UGLA matches the member's donation
• UGLA sends a check for double the member's donation to the charitable organization

Eligible Organizations: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Geographic Scope: National and international organizations

Recent Matching Fund Recipients (Examples):
Aid Africa, AIDS Project LA, AIDS Service Center, American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, Audubon Center Debs Park, Cal Poly Pomona Renaissance Scholars, Center for the Arts Eagle Rock, Children's Hospital of LA, Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful, Covenant House, Eagle Rock Lions Club, ECHO Parenting & Education Center, Franklin High School Educational Foundation, Friends of Project 10, Gay Men's Chorus of LA, German Shepherd Rescue, GreySave, Greyhound Adoptions, Guide Dogs of America, Highways Performance, Hollywood Lutheran Church Food Pantry, Home Dog LA, Inquilinos Unidos, Jim Beckham Scholarship at Eagle Rock High, LA Gay & Lesbian Center, LAGLC Senior Services, LACER, Lambda Legal, Lambda Literary Foundation, Los Angeles Mission, Museum of Neon Art, ONE Archives Foundation, Outfest, Paws/LA, Project Angel Food, Renaissance Arts Academy, Salvation Army, Santa Cecilia Orchestra, The Point Foundation, Union Rescue Mission, Union Station Homeless Services, Vox Femina Los Angeles, Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project

About UGLA

UGLA builds community and establishes support networks for the LGBTQ+ community living in the northeast area of Los Angeles.

How to Participate

1. Identify your favorite charity (must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization)
2. Determine donation amount that you wish to contribute
3. Send your donation to UGLA via mail or online
4. UGLA Board reviews and votes on the matching donation
5. UGLA sends doubled donation to the charitable organization

Process Details

• Members are encouraged to make donations to their favorite charities through UGLA
• Donations can be sent by mail or through online channels
• Matching is subject to approval by UGLA Board vote
• UGLA will send double the member's donation amount to the selected organization