Rams, United Way Announce Partnership

Football season is still months away, but the L.A. Rams have already scored a touchdown in community service with a new education- and poverty-focused partnership with United Way of Greater Los Angeles. The NFL team, headquartered in Agoura Hills, held a joint press conference on Wednesday to announce the new partnership, which will include programs geared toward boosting literacy and career readiness among Los Angeles Unified School District students. United Way and the Rams have worked together previously to implement a character-building initiative in area schools. “We’re excited to continue working with the Los Angeles Rams … to ensure all children in L.A. County graduate from high school ready to succeed in college and careers,” United Way Chief Executive Elise Bulk said in a statement. Specific plans for the partnership are job shadowing opportunities for students interested in sports industry careers and a community book festival on Sept. 16. Additionally, the Rams in November will host a Thanksgiving dinner for families who have recently moved into United Way-sponsored housing, the organizations said.