Corporate Spotlight

Narratives, if framed the right way, can be used to spark change, shift difficult conversations, and create a better understanding of complex issues. Read on to learn about the recent CAA Foundation roundtable discussion on storytelling and narrative change around LA’s housing crisis featuring executive producer Gina Welch, Mayor Karen Bass and Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith!

Liberty Hill works in collaboration with many organizations and partners who help power the work of progress and transformational change in L.A. Read on to learn about our long-standing partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and their recent support of the California Funders for Boys and Men of Color (CFBMoC) and our Youth & Transformative Justice work.

The Liberty Hill Community came out in full force at our 41st Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration to celebrate frontline organizers, community leaders, and donor activists who contribute to the progressive victories that power social change in Los Angeles!

Over the past year, the Liberty Hill community has helped create lasting change and progress that has impacted the lives of community members throughout Los Angeles. From fighting for a roof over every head, to working to end youth incarceration as we know it, and eliminating toxic neighborhood oil drilling, our work has reached communities in every corner of L.A.

Our new featured section Funder Perspectives highlights insights from leaders in the field of philanthropy and spotlights their work to improve Los Angeles. In honor of Women’s History Month, today we hear from a formidable leader paving the way for women in philanthropy, Executive Director of Los Angeles & National Public Safety at Ballmer Group—Nina Revoyr!

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced a significant achievement in its mission to uplift the community, awarding more than $1.5 million in grants to 32 deserving organizations — including Liberty Hill Foundation!

Liberty Hill is proud to support the work of social justice organizations and their efforts to create a more just and equitable Los Angeles for all. From advocating for Racial Justice to advancing LGBTQ & Gender Justice, Liberty Hill grantees are making an impact!

Don’t miss the social justice event of the year! Join the Liberty Hill community for the 40th Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration: Uniting Power & Purpose at the Skirball Cultural Center on Wednesday, April 19!

Thanks to the tireless work of our dedicated frontline partners and the support of our growing community of donor activists, we can and will continue to drive progress toward a just and equal L.A. County for all. We can’t wait to continue building on this momentum together in the new year!

We’re still riding the wave of excitement from our 2022 Upton Sinclair Homecoming Celebration! Check out this short video with highlights from this unforgettable evening!

Our 2022 Upton Sinclair Homecoming Celebration was a sold out success! After 3 long years apart, the Liberty Hill community came together like never before to celebrate the progressive victories and visionaries powering progress in L.A.

Our Upton Sinclair Homecoming Celebration is around the corner and Spring Training is in full swing! We’re excited to announce our Upton Sinclair Visionary Award winners, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF).

Four years ago, we set out to end youth incarceration as we know it. And four years later, arrest rates for youth under the age of 18 have declined by 53%; incarceration rates have declined by 66%; more than 50% of youth jails have been closed; and there’s been a reinvestment of more than $200 million from punishment to care.   There are now fewer youth in juvenile halls or courtrooms and far smaller probation caseloads. Yet, the implementation work continues to develop the nation’s largest Department of Youth Development.

In honor of their 100 Years of Miramar celebrations, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel has partnered with iconic Los Angeles based Studio Number One—founded by artist and activist Shepard Fairey—to design a set of two limited-edition, hand numbered, silkscreen Centennial Posters, available for purchase for locals who hold a special place in their hearts for iconic hotel. In partnership with Liberty Hill, a portion of the proceeds will support arts organizations that provide restorative and healing justice opportunities for local youth.

To date, the Dodgers Foundation and Kershaw's Challenge have raised more than $415,000 for this critical work. This marks a bold step forward and a significant investment in our work in Los Angeles.

At Principal Development Group Consulting (PDGC), philanthropy and community service are baked into the corporate culture. Based in downtown L.A., PDGC is a successful technology consultancy that got its start in 2010.

The Los Angeles Chargers today announced an expanded partnership with Liberty Hill Foundation, a national leader in social justice. The partnership will feature several initiatives to continue growing Bolt Up for Justice – an overarching program within the Chargers organization that includes a player committee focused on social justice reform.

Employee Giving Programs are a great way to help fuel progress in Los Angeles through Liberty Hill. We were grateful to local company PDG Consulting for selecting Liberty Hill for their Employee Matching Gift program for Giving Tuesday!

Exclusive game-worn jerseys from your favorite Los Angeles Chargers players are now available for auction at chrg.rs/equality.

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced a grant of $304,400 to Liberty Hill Foundation’s California Funders For Boys and Men of Color: Our Kids, Our Future Fund to support the thirteen Southern California community partners who are working with the County of Los Angeles to develop the most comprehensive approach to youth development in the nation.