News from the Frontlines
Hear from the voices of the movement and our partners fighting for justice and equity in Los Angeles.
June 2025
In this month’s issue of News from the Frontlines, we share breaking news, inspiring insights, and take you behind-the-scenes of local movements for social change. Read on to learn how to support frontline organizations in the fight for Immigrant Rights, catch up on the latest from our Donor Activists community, and help us celebrate Pride Month by exploring our new “Voices of the LGBTQ+ Movement” series! This and so much more in this month’s issue!
Voices of the LGBTQ+ Movement
In this special Pride Month edition of Community Spotlight, we’re celebrating the legendary activists that helped spark the LGBTQ+ Rights movement and inspired a new generation of advocates! Read on to explore our recent “Voices of the LGBTQ+ Movement” series and learn more about Liberty Hill’s dedicated efforts in fight for LGBTQ+ Justice!
Immigrant Communities Under Siege Donor Briefing
This month, Liberty Hill and our partners hosted the Immigrant Communities Under Siege donor briefing and call to action. The event brought donor activists up to speed about the escalating threats facing our communities in an engaging conversation with community leaders working on the frontlines of Immigration Rights in Los Angeles.
X Fund Reception
At the recent X Fund Reception, Liberty Hill’s X Fund Giving Circle members and grantee partners gathered to celebrate the circle’s ongoing commitment to Gender Justice in LA and its support of local women, girls, and gender expansive individuals in the fight for equity. Read on to learn more about this year’s event!
E+J Giving Circle at Alma Backyard Farm
This month, the Environment + Justice Donor Circle hosted a special breakfast and tour of Alma Backyard Farms, an innovative nonprofit organization in Compton dedicated to transforming land into lively urban farms and fostering a community where both people and plants can thrive! Read on to learn more about the amazing work being done by this grantee partner—from urban agriculture job training to youth education to social enterprise programming.
Youth Justice at a Crossroads
This month, the Youth Justice team at Liberty Hill, along with our community partners at Young Women’s Freedom Center, hosted “Youth Justice at a Crossroads”—a special donor activist event featuring a site visit and strategy briefing. Read on to learn more about the valuable insights shared about the current state of LA’s Youth Justice system.
Summer Break Office Closure
Liberty Hill will be closed for Summer Break between Monday, June 30th and Friday, July 4th. We recognize the hard work and dedication of the Liberty Hill team and believe that offering a Summer Break will promote employee well-being, work-life balance, creativity, and productivity. Read on to learn more about our upcoming office closure.
Environmental Justice on the Frontlines
With Environmental Justice under attack, the Liberty Hill community is stepping up to the moment and doubling down on its support of frontline organizers and community partners fighting for a healthier L.A. Read on to learn more about the latest in our Environmental Leadership Initiative and EJ Ready program, as well as the ongoing work to protect our progress and defend communities at the forefront of environmental injustices.
Season 4 Launching July 9th!
We’re so excited to announce that Season 4 of Liberty Hill’s award-winning podcast, Conversations From The Frontlines, is launching in just a few days! Get ready for an amazing summer filled with thrilling new episodes featuring some of the region’s inspiring frontline movement leaders, experts and thought-provoking authors!
Immigrant Rights Organizations You Can Support
This is such an incredibly difficult time in Los Angeles, and this moment calls all of us to stand in solidarity to support organizations fighting for Immigrant Rights. These frontline organizations are in urgent need of our support with everything from court advocacy to mutual aid. Learn how you can take action and support frontline efforts in the link below.
Liberty Hill Foundation Statement on Immigration Raid
Today, we reaffirm our unwavering support for immigrant communities, and we call on our peers in philanthropy and government to do the same. This is not a moment for neutrality. It is a moment for solidarity and courage.