Alli offers a meditation of loving kindness. This practice is a refuge, inviting us to reconnect with our inner peace and extend a compassionate presence to a world grappling with hardship and struggle.

Whether you’ve been a program participant, a volunteer, a donor, or a steadfast ally, your role has been indispensable.

After three years of virtual events, we are thrilled to announce that Fast Pitch is returning as an in-person gathering in 2024! Mark your calendars for the afternoon of April 23rd at the California Endowment in Los Angeles.

Marking the 10th anniversary of the LA2050 Grants Challenge, SJPLA proudly collaborated as the evaluation partner, celebrating social impact organizations reshaping Los Angeles. Read more about the journey of community-driven philanthropy, the spotlight on this year's winners, and the collective vision for a brighter LA.

Challenging traditional nonprofit leadership styles, Liberatory Leadership offers a fresh, authentic approach rooted in community and equity. Dive in to discover which leadership style truly aligns with your values and fosters genuine community engagement.

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.

Navigating the decision between our two new courses, Liberatory Workplaces and Liberatory Leadership? Our latest blog provides an in-depth breakdown to help you choose the course that aligns best with your career stage and objectives for justice-centered growth.

Meet the 2023-24 Systems Change Accelerator Cohort, the leaders addressing LA's pressing challenges. Dive into their stories, learn about the upcoming in-person Fast Pitch event, and discover how they're reshaping Los Angeles County.

A Liberatory Workplace is an organization that consciously divests from white supremacy culture and challenges dominant workplace norms. Instead, it embraces a culture of appreciation, trust, wellbeing, and liberation.

Learn how participatory grantmaking is transforming the landscape of philanthropy, nurturing shared ownership and diversifying voices in decision-making.

Learn how participatory grantmaking is transforming the landscape of philanthropy, nurturing shared ownership and diversifying voices in decision-making.

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.

We are excited to introduce the first cohort of fellows, who will create lasting impact through their work.

Fast Pitch proved to be a powerful event fueled by passion, vision, and collaboration. Together, attendees helped raise $21k during the event. With a goal of raising an additional $4,000, we encourage you to continue supporting these important initiatives by donating.

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.

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.

2023 brought significant changes in SJPLA’s board, as we welcome four new members, bid farewell to two valued members, and welcome a new Board Chair.

How SJPLA's New Bylaws Aligned its Governance with its Evolving Mission and Values

Each year, our Fast Pitch coaches act as key partners in amplifying the stories of our Accelerator leaders and embodying the values we wish to see in the world. Recently, we held a reflection session with our Fast Pitch coaches to build community and explore coaching norms to consider ways to take a more liberatory approach.

Eighteen SJPLA community members will serve this year as Fast Pitch coaches for our nine speakers.