News from the Frontlines
Hear from the voices of the movement and our partners fighting for justice and equity in Los Angeles.
March 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 to learn about the recent state-wide gathering of Environmental Justice leaders at our first ELI Convening, celebrate the outstanding work of our Gender Justice grantee partners during Women’s History Month, and catch up on the progress being made by our Liberation Fund partners in the fight to end the incarceration of girls and gender-expansive youth in LA County! This and so much more in this month’s issue of News From the Frontlines.
2023 Impact Report – Out Now!
Over the past year, the Liberty Hill community has helped create lasting change and progress that has impacted the lives of community members throughout Los Angeles. From fighting for a roof over every head, to working to end youth incarceration as we know it, and eliminating toxic neighborhood oil drilling, our work has reached communities in every corner of L.A.
The X Fund Giving Circle Makes History
March is Women’s History Month and Liberty Hill invites you to join us as we recognize the leadership, resilience and courage of women who have fought tirelessly to advance social justice—including members of Liberty Hill’s very own The X Fund Giving Circle which celebrates 10 years of activism this year! Read on to learn more about the group’s milestone in the fight for Gender Justice.
Building Electoral Power with Liberty Vote! Grantees
At Liberty Hill, we believe the people most affected by injustice should be leading the fight for change—from the protest march to the ballot box. In our recently released Electoral Power Building docket, we highlight the grassroots work being led by our Liberty Vote! grantee partners to engage, educate and empower LA voters in 2024 and beyond. Click below to learn more.
Environmental Leadership Initiative Convening
In February, Liberty Hill hosted its first Environmental Leadership Initiative (ELI) Convening, a two-day gathering for newly selected ELI Fellows to connect, build community, and set expectations for their two-year journey within the program. Read on to learn more and see photos from last month’s convening!
EJ Ready Bus Tour & Roundtable
This month, Liberty Hill and the Resource Legacy Fund hosted the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the White House Environmental Justice Inter-Agency Council for its EJ Ready Bus Tour to connect environmental justice communities with federal climate investments and Justice40 funding opportunities. Read on to learn more and see photos from the bus tour!
Q&A with Nina Revoyr at Ballmer Group
Our new featured section Funder Perspectives highlights insights from leaders in the field of philanthropy and spotlights their work to improve Los Angeles. In honor of Women’s History Month, today we hear from a formidable leader paving the way for women in philanthropy, Executive Director of Los Angeles & National Public Safety at Ballmer Group—Nina Revoyr!
Liberation Fund Funder Briefing
At our recent Liberation Fund Funder Briefing, Liberty Hill invited individual donors, funders, and advisors to learn about the progress of our Liberation Fund and the potential pathway the initiative is creating for LA County to become the largest jurisdiction in the nation to end the incarceration of girls and gender-expansive youth. Read on to learn more and watch the full recording.
Upton Sinclair Celebration – Get Tickets Today!
Liberty Hill’s annual Upton Sinclair Celebration brings frontline organizers and donor activists together for an inspiring evening celebrating the progressive victories that power social change in L.A. and the remarkable social justice champions who make that change possible! Purchase your tickets today before they sell out and join us for the biggest social justice celebration of the year!
Season 3 of Liberty Hill’s Hit Podcast Coming Soon!
Liberty Hill’s hit podcast Conversations From The Frontlines is back for another season this Spring giving you a front row seat—and a bird’s eye view—of the social justice battles shaping Los Angeles. So, get ready and be sure to catch up on all your favorite episodes from past seasons before the premier of Season 3—coming soon!