The year 2016 was not without its struggles for Liberty Hill Foundation supported grassroots organizations, but it was also not without its victories. Here are ten advances from the past 12 months that make L.A. fairer, cleaner, more prosperous, more peaceful and in the face of adversity, stronger!

On June 19, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 to research, analyze and draft "Clean Up Green Up" policy recommendations for three pilot areas of the city: Pacoima, Boyle Heights, and Wilmington.