News from the Frontlines
Hear from the voices of the movement and our partners fighting for justice and equity in Los Angeles.
January 2026
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 Grantee Healing Mixer for Fund for Change grantees, go behind the scenes of our Conversations from the Frontlines LIVE taping, plus relive the moments that moved us forward this year in our 2025 Highlights from the Frontlines! This and so much more in this month’s issue!
Immigrant Rights
We Are Not Powerless: Standing for Justice After Tragedy
Liberty Hill Foundation mourns the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother killed by a federal ICE agent in Minneapolis, and Keith Porter, a father shot and killed by an off-duty ICE agent in Northridge. As news of the these and other atrocities fills our social media feeds, one truth rises above the grief: we are not powerless—and we can make a difference.
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Liberty Hill Foundation Strengthens Executive Leadership to Support Long-Term Strategy, Philanthropy and Community Impact
Liberty Hill has appointed Manal J. Aboelata as Chief Program Officer, Nisha Randhava as Chief Advancement Officer, and Corey Matthews as Chief Strategy Officer — a newly created role designed to strengthen integration and alignment across the organization’s strategy, programs, and cross-sector external engagement with civic, business, academic, and community stakeholders.
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December 2025
Agenda for a Just Future
Liberty Hill in Action: 2025 Highlights from the Frontlines
Healing Justice
Healing Together: A Day of Care & Connection for LHF Grantees
Economic & Housing Justice
Two Years In: Understanding ULA’s Early Impact & What We’re Learning Together
LGBTQ & Gender Justice
Justice Amplified: Inside Conversations from the Frontlines LIVE
Agenda for a Just Future
Save the Date: The 2026 Upton Sinclair Dinner—Celebrating 50 Years of Liberty Hill
Electoral Power Building
Shop with Purpose: Introducing the 2025 Frontlines Gift Guide
November 2025
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Celebrating a Legacy of Impact: The Fund for Change & Community Funding Board Return
Youth & Transformative Justice
Ready to Rise: Cultivating Community & Connection
Environmental & Climate Justice
ELI Charts Bold Future for Environmental Justice Leaders
Donor Spotlight
Inside the 2025 Leadership Appreciation Brunch
Philanthropy
Season 4 Rewind: Lessons from LA’s Frontlines
Philanthropy
LIVE Taping with best-Selling Authors Anna Malaika Tubbs & Hali Lee—12/3!
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Meet Our Newest Hiller: Jazmyn Carter
October 2025
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United in Justice: Filipino Migrant Center Honors Liberty Hill
Environmental & Climate Justice
Standing Together to End Neighborhood Oil Drilling
Youth & Transformative Justice
Ready to Rise Panel at Left Coast Forum
Environmental & Climate Justice
Environmental Leadership Initiative Applications Deadline Approaching
Corporate Spotlight
Game Changers: Youth Justice Fireside Chat w. Angel City FC
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Celebrating A Golden Win for Liberty Hill’s Podcast
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Meet Our Newest Hiller: Emily Phillips
September 2025
Agenda for a Just Future
Agenda for a Just Future: Protecting Progress, Powering Change
Youth & Transformative Justice
Investing in the Future of Youth Justice
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LHF President & CEO Recognized as a 2025 Leader of Influence
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Luskin Fellows Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Create Change
Youth & Transformative Justice
Bigger Than Baseball: Standing up for LA’s Youth
Immigrant Rights
We Stand with Immigrant Communities
Philanthropy
Behind the Mic: Inside Our Latest Episodes
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Welcome Our Newest Hiller, Juontel White!
Philanthropy
Puppets vs. Puppeteers: How L.A. organizers are turning fury into power
August 2025
Agenda for a Just Future
Youth Organizers Lead the Fight to #FreeThe50
Agenda for a Just Future
Cecilia Josephine of Young Women’s Freedom Center
Agenda for a Just Future
Sign the Petition to Protect LA’s Health & Safety Over Big Oil’s Profits
Philanthropy
Catch Up on Season 4 Today!
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Meet Our Newest Hiller, Deepika!
July 2025
Agenda for a Just Future
Homelessness Is Down—Because We’re Keeping People Housed
LGBTQ & Gender Justice
She Speaks Poetry Night at Grand Performances
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Welcome 2025 Luskin Fellows
Philanthropy
First Two Episodes of Season 4 Out Now!
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Welcome Our Newest Hiller, Joy Friedman!
Youth & Transformative Justice
LA County Administrative Error Jeopardizes Measure J
June 2025
LGBTQ & Gender Justice
Voices of the LGBTQ+ Movement
Immigrant Rights
Immigrant Communities Under Siege Donor Briefing
Giving Circles
X Fund Reception
Giving Circles
E+J Giving Circle at Alma Backyard Farm
Donor Activism
Youth Justice at a Crossroads
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Summer Break Office Closure
Environmental & Climate Justice
Environmental Justice on the Frontlines
Agenda for a Just Future
Season 4 Launching July 9th!
Immigrant Rights
Immigrant Rights Organizations You Can Support
Immigrant Rights
Liberty Hill Foundation Statement on Immigration Raid
May 2025
Philanthropy
42nd Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration
Grantee Spotlight
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Environmental & Climate Justice
Environmental Justice Landscape Update with E+J Donor Circle
Agenda for a Just Future
Conversations From the Frontlines Season 4 Coming Soon!
Youth & Transformative Justice
Ready to Rise 2025 Cohort Summit
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Meet Our Newest Hiller: Angel Moreno
Agenda for a Just Future
ICYMI: Democracy In Action Short Film
March 2025
Donor Activism
Champions Conversations: Building the Good in Los Angeles
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PICO California Names Former Liberty Hill Board Co-Chair Jared Rivera as New Chief of Staff
Philanthropy
Upton Sinclair Celebration – Happening Next Month!
Economic & Housing Justice
Stay Housed LA Know Your Rights Workshops
February 2025
Agenda for a Just Future
2024 Impact Report Out Now
Grantee Spotlight
Black History Month Grantee Series
Philanthropy
Announcing Our 42nd Annual Upton Sinclair Keynote Speaker
Environmental & Climate Justice
EJ Ready Learning Lab Launch
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Meet Our Newest Hiller: Ashely Tatang
Immigrant Rights
No Hate, No Fear, Immigrants Are Welcome Here!
January 2025
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Wildfire Resources & Evacuation Sites
Philanthropy
Message on LA Wildfires
Grantee Spotlight
LHF Grantee Partners Jump into Action
Environmental & Climate Justice
Welcoming Our 2025 Environmental Leadership Initiative Fellows
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Meet Our Newest Hiller: Veronica Phillips
Philanthropy