News from the Frontlines
Hear from the voices of the movement and our partners fighting for justice and equity in Los Angeles.
September 2024
In this month’s issue of News From the Frontlines, we share some exciting news from Liberty Hill grantees, community partners, donor activists, and more! Read on for updates about the frontline work for Housing & Economic Justice in LA, meet the newest members of the Liberty Hill team, and help us celebrate 10 Years of the Luskin Fellowship Summer Program! This and so much more in this month’s issue of News From The Frontlines. Let’s get started…
AB 3233 Signed Into Law!
The Liberty Hill Community is proud to celebrate a major victory in Environmental Justice that brings us even closer to our Agenda for a Just Future goal of eliminating toxic neighborhood oil drilling!
10 Years of Luskin Fellowship Summer Program
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Luskin Fellowship Summer Program at Liberty Hill—an innovative partnership between the foundation and UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs aimed at supporting social justice leaders of tomorrow!
"Yes on A” Campaign Launch
With Measure A officially heading to the ballot box this November, Liberty Hill's Housing Justice partners and organizers from across LA showed up and showed out last month for the launch of the “Yes on A” campaign!
Liberation Fund Update
Liberty Hill is proud to announce a $2 million commitment to the Liberation Fund, aimed at ending the incarceration of girls and gender-expansive youth in Los Angeles County.
Environmental Leadership Initiative Applications Launch
For Liberty Hill, Environmental Justice is a cornerstone of social Justice. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our second round of applications for the Environmental Leadership Initiative—a two-year fellowship program for emerging Environment Justice leaders leading work across the state of California!
Purple Lily Awards & LAFLA Honors Liberty Hill
September is awards season at Liberty Hill. This month, both Liberty Hill Foundation and our President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith were honored at awards ceremonies to recognize our dedication and commitment to social justice!
Narrative Change Roundtable
Narratives, if framed the right way, can be used to spark change, shift difficult conversations, and create a better understanding of complex issues. Read on to learn about the recent CAA Foundation roundtable discussion on storytelling and narrative change around LA’s housing crisis featuring executive producer Gina Welch, Mayor Karen Bass and Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith!
Final Episode of Season Three
Tune into our final episode of the season for an exciting conversation and “real talk” about the power of philanthropy and its vital role as an advocate for systems change—featuring special guests, California Community Foundation President & CEO Miguel Santana and the San Francisco Foundation CEO Fred Blackwell!
Meet Our Newest Hillers: Kristen & Ely!
Please join us in welcoming our newest Hillers, Kristen Franco and Ely Flores! Get to know our newest Hillers and learn about what drives their passion for social justice, what they’re looking forward to the most at Liberty Hill, and more in the video below!