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.

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.