It’s Time for Philanthropy to Put Communities in Charge of Their Own Housing and Futures

It’s Time for Philanthropy to Put Communities in Charge of Their Own Housing and Futures

Amid a housing equity crisis and following a successful pilot program in L.A., guest authors Almas Sayeed and Jessica Melendez make a case for why philanthropy should back community land trusts.

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How We Increased Grantmaking, Took Risks, and Found Powerful New Models for Change

How We Increased Grantmaking, Took Risks, and Found Powerful New Models for Change

L.A.’s Liberty Hill Foundation set out to fund newer organizations with tiny budgets, and found many groups doing innovative power-building work. CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith encourages other funders to take similar risks.

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Who’s Behind the Liberty Hill Foundation, and How Does It Support Social Justice in L.A.?

Who’s Behind the Liberty Hill Foundation, and How Does It Support Social Justice in L.A.?

The Liberty Hill Foundation is a locally-focused progressive grantmaker that advocates for justice and equality for all people in Los Angeles. Here’s what Southern California nonprofits need to know about this funder.

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