News from the Frontlines
Hear from the voices of the movement and our partners fighting for justice and equity in Los Angeles.
November 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 about our recent Ready to Rise and ELI Convenings, go behind-the-scenes of our Season 4 Rewind episode of Conversations from the Frontlines, plus help us celebrate the return of Liberty Hill’s Fund for Change grantmaking program! This and so much more in this month’s issue!
Celebrating a Legacy of Impact: The Fund for Change & Community Funding Board Return
For the past 50 years, Liberty Hill has fueled grassroots change by trusting the expertise of frontline leaders to help guide funding decisions that create the biggest impact in Los Angeles. Today, we celebrate this legacy of innovative, participatory grantmaking with the relaunch of the Fund for Change and Community Funding Board—read on to learn more!
Ready to Rise: Cultivating Community & Connection
Liberty Hill and California Community Foundation recently brought together changemakers for the Ready to Rise (R2R) Convening—a powerful gathering of grantees, partners and community leaders united by a bold vision for youth justice. Read on to discover more about the recent gathering and how R2R continues to drive innovative, community-centered approaches to creating a brighter future for LA youth!
ELI Charts Bold Future for Environmental Justice Leaders
Liberty Hill’s Environmental Leadership Initiative is fueling the future of California’s Environmental Justice movement—empowering the next generation of frontline leaders leading critical work in their communities. Dive into the highlights from the recent 2025 ELI Fall Convening, where ELI fellows came together to strengthen connections and chart a powerful path toward equity and sustainability.
Inside the 2025 Leadership Appreciation Brunch
At our recent Leadership Appreciation Brunch, we gathered with our incredible donor activist community to celebrate five decades of fueling grassroots movements—and launch the next chapter in the fight for social justice. Read on to see highlights from this year’s gathering and join us as we build the power to drive change for the next fifty years!
Season 4 Rewind: Lessons from LA’s Frontlines
We’re hitting the rewind button on Season 4! Tune in to our final episode of the season as we sit down with some of LA’s boldest frontline organizers to unpack this season’s organizing theories and reveal how they hold up in the real world. Don’t miss Episode 10 of Conversations from the Frontlines—out now
LIVE Taping with best-Selling Authors Anna Malaika Tubbs & Hali Lee—12/3!
This December, we're giving you a front row seat to the conversation! Be part of a special LIVE studio audience recording of Liberty Hill’s award-winning podcast, Conversations from the Frontlines, featuring best-selling authors, Anna Malaika Tubbs and Hali Lee! Enjoy engaging dialogue, audience Q&A, plus a book giveaway and signing! Register today—don't miss it!
Meet Our Newest Hiller: Jazmyn Carter
Please join us in welcoming our newest Hiller, Jazmyn Carter! Get to know our newest Hiller and learn more about their passion for social justice, what they’re looking forward to the most at Liberty Hill, and more! Watch our “Meet Our Newest Hiller” video and help us give Jazmyn a warm welcome!