The UGLA Scholarship Program
In 2023, Uptown Gay and Lesbian Alliance will award scholarships to graduating seniors from Los Angeles high schools who will be going on to four-year colleges and universities. In addition, UGLA will be implementing a scholarship program for students who are enrolled in select Los Angeles County community colleges.
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Programs
Members are encouraged to make a donation to their favorite charity through UGLA. UGLA matches the amount of the member’s donation and sends a check for double the member’s donation to the charitable organization.
Monthly Mixers
At these events, those in attendance socialize, catch-up on the latest neighborhood and personal news, and listen to a community or special interest speaker. UGLA supplies all beverages and door prizes.
The Brown/Uptown Square
On February 1, 2018, L.A. City Councilmember Gil Cedillo dedicated the intersection of Ave. 41 and No. Figueroa St. as “The Bobby Brown Uptown Gay and Lesbian Alliance Square in memory of 24 year-old Bobby Brown who was murdered there in 1983. See video below!
Community Partners
UGLA supports organizations in Northeast Los Angeles and neighboring communities through its charitable programs,
purchasing membership, advertising and participating in events.
Some of these organizations are:
