We are thrilled to announce that our beloved annual event, Fast Pitch, is entering its next chapter as Story of Us LA.

The past months have surfaced emotions many of us have long carried in our relationship with this country – disappointment, anger, fear, and a renewed sense of responsibility. These feelings remind us that the work of dismantling racism isn't tied to any single moment or election cycle – it's a constant reality requiring sustained commitment and action.

We know that the work of justice expands far beyond election cycles - it lives in our daily actions, in our relationships, and in our commitment to building a just and loving Los Angeles.

We are thrilled to introduce the remarkable leaders joining our 2024-25 Systems Change Fellowship program.

There is an urgent wellbeing crisis facing LA's homeless response workers, with most struggling to meet basic needs on low wages.

We are thrilled to introduce the fourth cohort of the Racial Equity in Homelessness Fellowship! This groundbreaking program continues to create a community of BIPOC leaders within Los Angeles County's Homeless Response Sector dedicated to addressing homelessness through the crucial lens of racial equity.

“Being born and raised in South Central Los Angeles to Guatemala Maya migrants has been foundational to shaping who I am.“

How do we ensure that while enjoying the freedom of a liberatory environment, we still honor our commitments to each other and our communities?

As part of our commitment to a liberatory workplace and being a living lab for liberatory practices and policies, we quietly moved to a 32-hour work week in January of 2023. A year and a half into the experiment, we’re ready to share how we made the transition and what we’ve learned from the process.

We are seeking a full-time Events Coordinator to work closely with our Senior Manager of Communications to support our whole team to coordinate events, meetings, and trainings.

One year ago, we launched The Wellbeing Fund to provide financial support to Los Angeles homeless response sector workers and move towards a living wage throughout the sector.

We were so touched to see our community gathered for Fast Pitch 2024. Leaders in our Systems Change Fellowship from across Los Angeles shared their innovative work addressing the systemic challenges facing our city. Each pitch was a showcase of passion and a call to action for all of us to contribute to meaningful change.

As the excitement builds for this year's in-person Fast Pitch event, we’re proud to introduce the passionate group of coaches working with this year’s Fast Pitch presenters.

The heart of SJPLA’s values comes from the belief that liberation doesn’t come from how fast and big we can go but from the depth of our connections to each other and ourselves.

Jessica Rihal joined us at our Wellbeing session for "Unlikely Yoga - Big Movement in Small Spaces." Jessica showed us how accessible and impactful yoga can be, even in the most confined spaces.

In the spirit of community and collective support, we're inviting you to send the cohort your well wishes, words of encouragement, and heartfelt messages.

SJPLA is excited to announce Sam Prater and Chris Ko as our Board co-chairs for 2024.

SJPLA continues to stand in solidarity with the call for an immediate, permanent ceasefire. We signed on to Funders for a Ceasefire Now, in our commitment to use our voice in service of the liberation and wellbeing of all people.

Do you know an exceptional colleague in L.A. County’s homeless response sector who can benefit personally and professionally in a fellowship program designed for BIPOC leaders?

Social Justice Partners Los Angeles is now accepting nominations for candidates to apply to the 2024-2025 Racial Equity in Homelessness Fellowship.

As 2023 comes to a close, we’re bidding farewell to Kelli Poole after three and a half amazing years at SJPLA. We’re closing out the year by reflecting on her contributions and the indelible mark she has left on our organization and community.