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Grief, Care, and Collective Power
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.
Meet SJPLA’s Community Events Coordinator
“Being born and raised in South Central Los Angeles to Guatemala Maya migrants has been foundational to shaping who I am.“
Accountability in a Liberatory Workplace: A Journey from System to Self
How do we ensure that while enjoying the freedom of a liberatory environment, we still honor our commitments to each other and our communities?
How We Transitioned to a 32-Hour Workweek
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.
Job Opening: Community Events Coordinator
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.
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.
6 Ways We Prepare for Quiet Time
Quiet Time sounds simple enough, but the goal of Quiet Time is that it creates individual and collective renewal and doesn’t cause additional stress. We’ve learned some lessons about how to prepare for Quiet Time individually and as a team.
Meet SJPLA’s Administrative Coordinator Anh Le
“My #1 love language is quality time so I love nothing more than to just sit and chat with people.“
Job Opening: Administrative Coordinator
We are seeking a full-time Administrative Coordinator to work closely with our Manager of Sustainable Operations in supporting our whole team to coordinate events, meetings, and trainings and manage organizational and program data.
Meet SJPLA’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Michelle Dominguez
“I’m big on finding any reason to celebrate, such as friendaversaries and dog birthdays!”
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 Communications Manager, Teresa Wang
“I've spent most of the time just learning about the injustices that exist in LA and continue to every day.”
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