News from the Frontlines
Hear from the voices of the movement and our partners fighting for justice and equity in Los Angeles.
July 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 the impact of Liberty Hill’s prevention work in the fight for Housing Justice, catch up on the latest regarding the repeal of Measure J, and relive the magic of the recent She Speaks Poetry Night in our Community Spotlight segment! This and so much more in this month’s issue!
Homelessness Is Down—Because We’re Keeping People Housed
For the second year in a row, homelessness in Los Angeles County is down. That’s something to celebrate. But the biggest wins in this fight aren’t just about the number of people housed—they’re about the number of people who never became unhoused at all.
She Speaks Poetry Night at Grand Performances
This month, Liberty Hill joined Grand Performances for an inspiring evening as it hosted a community night of free live poetry centering the voices and stories of women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals in the important fight for Gender Justice!
Welcome 2025 Luskin Fellows
We are thrilled to welcome the newest cohort of the Luskin Fellowship Summer Program at Liberty Hill Foundation—an innovative partnership between the foundation and UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, aimed at supporting social justice leaders of tomorrow!
First Two Episodes of Season 4 Out Now!
Liberty Hill’s award-winning podcast, Conversations From The Frontlines, is back with a brand new season filled with exciting insights and genuine conversations about what it takes to move justice forward in our region!
Welcome Our Newest Hiller, Joy Friedman!
Please join us in welcoming our newest Hiller, Joy Friedman! 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 in this short video!
LA County Administrative Error Jeopardizes Measure J
The LA County administrative error that repealed Measure J and its vital funding for community care over punishment is unacceptable. Read on to learn about Liberty Hill’s commitment to the frontline organizations leading the charge to defend Measure J, as well as our call for accountability and the reinstatement of this essential funding for LA youth.