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The Wellbeing Crisis in LA's Homeless Response Sector
There is an urgent wellbeing crisis facing LA's homeless response workers, with most struggling to meet basic needs on low wages.
Welcoming the 2024-25 Racial Equity in Homelessness Fellows
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.
Reflecting on the Wellbeing Fund: One Year Later
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.
Nominate a Colleague for the Racial Equity in Homelessness Initiative Fellowship
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.
Reflecting on Kelli Poole's Impactful Journey at SJPLA
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.
Introducing the 2023-24 Racial Equity in Homelessness Fellows
We're thrilled to present the third cohort of the Racial Equity in Homelessness Fellowship, spotlighting BIPOC leaders shaping the future of Los Angeles County's Homeless Response Sector. Meet the 2023 Fellows dedicated to fostering racial justice, community engagement, and innovation within their organizations.
Achieving Living Wages in L.A. County’s Homeless Response Sector
We recently commissioned a study by the RAND Corporation which highlighted the challenges faced by frontline workers in LA County's homeless response sector to shed light on this crucial issue and call for a living wage for these dedicated professionals.
SJPLA’s Inaugural Cohort of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Policy & Systems Change Fellows
We are excited to introduce the first cohort of fellows, who will create lasting impact through their work.
Getting Free at Work
In December, our Systems Change Accelerator cohort and Racial Equity in Homelessness Fellowship cohort came together for a visioning exercise focused on creating a liberatory workplace. Together, they developed 12 organizational leadership strategies to build a liberatory workplace that you can begin today.
Advance your career and bring racial justice and lived experience to LA’s Homeless Response Sector
SJPLA’s Racial Equity in Homelessness Initiative is accepting eligibility submissions for two fellowship cohorts that are designed for folks who want to advance their careers and center racial equity in LA’s homeless response sector.
The 19 Leaders Poised to Change LA’s Homeless Services Sector
SJPLA is proud to introduce you to our second REI Fellowship cohort, 19 up-and-coming leaders preparing to solve homelessness with solutions grounded in racial justice.
Applications for SJPLA’s 2022-23 Programs are Now Open
We are so excited to open applications for two of our flagship programs, the Systems Change Accelerator and the Racial Equity in Homelessness Fellowship. These programs are both nine-month journeys for leaders advancing racial and social justice in Los Angeles.
The Supporting Frontline Workers Fund Grants $2.5M to LA’s Strained Homeless Sector Workforce
Thanks to funding from Cedars-Sinai and United Way of Greater LA, we’re proud to announce $2.5M in funds for 53 organizations. These funds will provide cash stipends between $500-$1,500 to over 3,000 homeless sector frontline workers in the coming months.
Investing in the Care and Retention of Workers in the Homeless Response Sector
We launched SJPLA’s Racial Equity in Homelessness Initiative to shift the culture and workforce of the homeless response sector to center racial and social justice.
Meet SJPLA’s Program Manager for Racial Equity in Homelessness, Frank Romero-Crockett
“Y’know, usually I celebrate new beginnings, especially heading into a new job with a simple dinner out with the family. But in this go around, I decided to take some needed time off to recharge and rest.”
Meet SJPLA's Racial Equity in Homelessness Fellows!
We are thrilled to introduce the first cohort of Racial Equity Fellows who will lead this charge across the sector.
Meet Kelli Poole, Director, Racial Equity in Homelessness Initiative
Kelli joins SVPLA as Director, Racial Equity in Homelessness Initiative, leading the vision and design of our new initiative to create systemic change within the homelessness response system