Social Justice Partners Los Angeles

Social Justice Partners Los Angeles We bridge change makers who believe a better Los Angeles is possible. Together we invest in disruptive ideas to create a more just & loving community. Together.

We are people for whom improving our community is part of our life’s journey – whether we work in the nonprofit or corporate world. We are volunteers, parents, community leaders, philanthropists – a global network of local partners connecting passion and purpose. We see the chasm between the challenges we face today as a society, and the scale at which we are engaging those challenges. And we’re r

eady to cross that chasm. We believe that nothing truly great is accomplished alone. Every person in our network has something to teach and something to learn. We are never satisfied, never settled. We know we have more to give, and that more needs to be done. Most importantly, we believe it can be. Where others see insurmountable problems, we see potential.

We’re honored to introduce you to Systems Change Fellow, Emiliano Lopez. As the Founder of Project Protocol, Emiliano le...
04/22/2026

We’re honored to introduce you to Systems Change Fellow, Emiliano Lopez. As the Founder of Project Protocol, Emiliano leads efforts to empower people on parole by providing the tools to navigate reentry.

Join us on May 7th for Story of Us LA to hear Emiliano’s story. Tickets available at https://www.sjpla.org/story-of-us-la.

Meet Systems Change Fellow, Belen Bernal. Belen serves as the Executive Director of Nature for All, an organization work...
04/20/2026

Meet Systems Change Fellow, Belen Bernal. Belen serves as the Executive Director of Nature for All, an organization working to build a diverse base of support for ensuring that everyone in the Los Angeles area — no matter where they live — has equitable access to the wide range of benefits that nature can provide.

Hear Belen's story on May 7th at Story of Us LA. Tickets available at: https://www.sjpla.org/story-of-us-la.

As we countdown to Story of Us LA in just three weeks, we’re thrilled to introduce you to our Systems Change Fellows who...
04/17/2026

As we countdown to Story of Us LA in just three weeks, we’re thrilled to introduce you to our Systems Change Fellows who will be sharing their stories at the event.

Meet Alica Forneret, Founder and Executive Director of PAUSE, a nonprofit focused on supporting Communities of Color through grief and end-of-life. Alica is an educator, speaker, and consultant dedicated to creating new spaces for people to explore grief and grieving.

Join us on May 7th to experience Alica’s moving experiences that led her to this impactful work.

Tickets available at the link in our bio.

03/30/2026

Now more than ever, we need community. We’re excited to introduce you to the remarkable team of coaches supporting our 2026 Story of Us LA speakers and Systems Change Fellows!

As we prepare for our upcoming Story of Us LA event on May 7th, these dedicated coaches are helping our Systems Change Fellows craft powerful narratives that go beyond inspiration to highlight how they’re turning vision into action across education, justice, and community care.

Meet the coaches at the link in our bio.

03/02/2026

Leadership is an inside job. Learn how to bring your authentic self to your role with our upcoming Liberatory Leadership course, guided by Kelli Poole. In a world that is becoming increasingly chaotic, ground yourself in your purpose and lead in alignment with your values. Mondays from March 9-30. Register today at the link in our bio.

In our conversations with nonprofit leaders this year, we’ve heard a consistent theme: many people, from executive direc...
02/27/2026

In our conversations with nonprofit leaders this year, we’ve heard a consistent theme: many people, from executive directors to frontline workers, are navigating deep stress and burnout driven not only by the current state of the country, but by the relentless pace of work in the sector itself.

Now more than ever, community care is essential. Yet when time, money, and capacity are stretched thinner than ever, what does community care actually look like?

Read our recent blog post to explore this question — and share with us what community care looks like for you when resources are limited.

https://www.sjpla.org/news/community-care-when-resources-are-scarce

In these troubling times, cultivating joy is a practice of care, responsibility, and resistance. Joy reminds us that our...
02/26/2026

In these troubling times, cultivating joy is a practice of care, responsibility, and resistance. Joy reminds us that our presence matters and that the space we take up can be generous, connective, and life-giving.

How are you pursuing joy right now? And how are you sharing it with others, even in small ways?

Ready to lead in ways that truly reflect who you are and the change you want to see? This March, join nonprofit leaders,...
02/24/2026

Ready to lead in ways that truly reflect who you are and the change you want to see? This March, join nonprofit leaders, organizers, and justice-driven professionals for our Liberatory Leadership cohort, a space designed to support leadership rooted in authenticity, care, and collective power.

What you’ll walk away with:

✨Tools to question and unlearn oppressive workplace norms

✨Greater clarity and confidence in your own leadership style

✨A supportive, values-aligned community that understands the realities of your work

✨ Practical strategies you can apply immediately to create meaningful change in your organization

Cohort details:

4 live sessions on March 9, 16, 23, and 30
12:00–1:15 pm PT on Zoom
Facilitated by Kelli Poole
Small cohort to foster depth, trust, and real connection

This is a space where justice is put into practice and leadership is reclaimed on your own terms. If you’re ready to lead authentically, we’d love to have you.

Reserve your spot: https://www.sjpla.org/learning-offerings/liberatory-leadership

This Thursday, join us for our next Wellbeing Series session - Indigenous Leadership and Relational Wisdom with Elena No...
02/09/2026

This Thursday, join us for our next Wellbeing Series session - Indigenous Leadership and Relational Wisdom with Elena Nourrie. This workshop centers Indigenous core values of relationships, respect, reciprocity and responsibility as central to our understanding and practice of leadership to decolonize, deconstruct and inform how we work with others to be a good relative.

Learn more and register here:

https://www.sjpla.org/events-list/indigenous-leadership-elena-nourrie

01/28/2026

Last chance to register for tomorrow's Fast Pitch Training. In this session, you'll learn how to craft a 3-minute pitch to effectively communicate your work and gain supporters and donors. Join SJPLA staff facilitators, Sharon Stratton and Frank Romero-Crockett, for a 2-part virtual training — on January 28 and February 4 — to learn the fundamentals of a compelling pitch, workshop your own story, and strengthen your donor and community mobilization.

Register here: https://www.sjpla.org/learning-offerings/fastpitch-workshop

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