Liberty Hill Foundation

Liberty Hill Foundation We are community organizers, donor activists and allies advancing social justice at L.A.’s public foundation, Liberty Hill.

“Every city has an official history and an unofficial one, written by the people fighting for change.” On the latest epi...
09/24/2026

“Every city has an official history and an unofficial one, written by the people fighting for change.” On the latest episode of "What’s Next, Los Angeles?", host Mike Bonin sits down with Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith to celebrate the foundation's 50th anniversary and its impact on LA history. Together, they look back at five decades of grassroots, frontline organizing that shaped LA—from housing justice to environmental justice and youth justice. Discover how Liberty Hill’s community of frontline organizers and donor activists challenged power in our city and how we can keep building a more just future together. Listen to the full episode at the link in comments!

How do we actually solve LA's housing crisis? It starts from the ground up. In our latest episode of Conversations from ...
09/23/2026

How do we actually solve LA's housing crisis? It starts from the ground up. In our latest episode of Conversations from the Frontlines, Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith sits down with longtime housing advocate Laura Raymond to shine a light on the community-led strategies providing real, lasting solutions for Los Angeles. We’re moving past the talking points and diving into the actual blueprints reshaping the city, from social housing and decommodification to community land trusts. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform today! Link in comments.

Imagine what frontline organizations could achieve if they were given the same financial security, stability, and genera...
09/23/2026

Imagine what frontline organizations could achieve if they were given the same financial security, stability, and generational freedom an endowment provides. In a compelling new op-ed for Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO), Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith challenges funders to move away from outdated practices and eliminate the exhausting demands placed on organizations on the ground. Read the full article at the link in comments to discover how shifting toward consistent, long-term support empowers organizations to build lasting movements.

50 years of community power! We’re still buzzing from last week’s presentation at City Hall, where the Los Angeles City ...
09/21/2026

50 years of community power! We’re still buzzing from last week’s presentation at City Hall, where the Los Angeles City Council honored Liberty Hill Foundation with a special proclamation celebrating our 50th Anniversary milestone. This moment belongs to every member of the Liberty Hill community—you are the heartbeat of this movement. Thank you for standing with us and championing justice for five decades. We look forward to the next 50 years of solidarity, progress, and community power. Head over to the link below to view the full photo album from this historic day!

A half-century of solidarity, progress, and community power! Today, the Los Angeles City Council presented Liberty Hill ...
09/19/2026

A half-century of solidarity, progress, and community power! Today, the Los Angeles City Council presented Liberty Hill Foundation with a special proclamation at City Hall, honoring our 50th Anniversary and enduring presence in the City of Los Angeles. This historic milestone is a testament to our incredible community of frontline organizers, visionary partners, and dedicated donor activists. For five decades, your support has fueled grassroots movements that advance equity and turn bold ideas into lasting social change across the region. Thank you to everyone who stood with us today and those with us in spirit. We are incredibly proud of our shared history, and we look forward to the next 50 years together!

This past weekend, Liberty Hill, STAND-LA, and the Environment + Justice Donor Circle hosted movement partners for an in...
09/18/2026

This past weekend, Liberty Hill, STAND-LA, and the Environment + Justice Donor Circle hosted movement partners for an incredible STAND-LA Picnic & Briefing at Kenneth Hahn State Park. Beyond the lively park discussions and community connections, we aligned on our next major milestone: the push to completely phase out toxic neighborhood oil drilling in Los Angeles. Check out photos from the event and get inspired for the work ahead!

09/18/2026

Communities can do more than fight back. They can build what they need together. UCLA Labor Center Project Director Victor Narro joins Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith on Conversations from the Frontlines to map the evolution of LA worker organizing and how we can get to an affordable Los Angeles where everyone thrives. Watch or listen today. Link in comments.

When headlines about the latest homeless count feel overwhelming, it is easy to look away. But Liberty Hill President & ...
09/16/2026

When headlines about the latest homeless count feel overwhelming, it is easy to look away. But Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith believes we have the power to choose connection over discomfort. Read her latest personal reflection on maintaining empathy and how we can continue to make a real difference. Follow the link in our comments to read more.

09/14/2026

When we're caught up in the struggle and the frontlines feel overwhelming, how do we keep our spirits alive? In the latest episode of Conversations from the Frontlines, Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith sits down with Victor Narro of the UCLA Labor Center for a deeply moving, soul-charging discussion about radical solidarity and the pure, defiant joy that heals us and sustains our movements. Watch or listen today!

This August we celebrated Black Philanthropy Month, but the call to action remains urgent year-round. Black leaders are ...
09/10/2026

This August we celebrated Black Philanthropy Month, but the call to action remains urgent year-round. Black leaders are urging philanthropy to invest deeply in the institutions, organizing, leadership and community power needed to endure across generations. Read our latest feature to hear from Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith on how philanthropy can support Black leadership and leverage its influence to mobilize more resources for the movement. Full article linked in comments.

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