Weingart Foundation

In case you missed it, our partners Fideicomiso Comunitario Tierra Libre (FCTL) and Little Tokyo Service Center were featured in this Los Angeles Times article for leading the way in showing how renovation does not have to come at the expense of affordable housing. Through innovative models like community land trusts, these organizations are preventing displacement. . Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSf-J4kV

We’re pleased to welcome Nancy Mejía as our new Program Officer for Orange County where she will direct the Weingart Foundation’s program strategy in the region including the management and evaluation of grant requests, facilitation of technical assistance, and the monitoring of grantee organizational effectiveness to support the Foundation’s ongoing learning. https://bit.ly/4h8ilXq

As part of our ongoing commitment to Native and Indigenous communities, we are proud to announce the recent allocation of over $1.2 million in grants to organizations dedicated to empowering these communities. This includes support for the California Native Vote Project, Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples, So’oh Shinálí Sister Project and Pukuu Cultural Community Services.

By advancing education, leadership development, and civic participation, our partners at the LATINO AND LATINA ROUNDTABLE OF THE SAN GABRIEL AND POMONA VALLEY are dedicated to improving the quality of life and promoting socio-economic justice for the Latine community and others facing inequities. . Learn more about how this organization is transforming lives: latinolatinaroundtable.org #LatinxHeritageMonth

This LAist article notes that 25% of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles also self-report suffering from severe mental health issues. This is a poignant reminder of how the lack of access to mental health support, particularly for people of color, often leads to people falling into homelessness. . Addressing these challenges requires compassion, understanding, and a shared commitment to dismantling the systemic barriers that limit access to critical mental health and housing services. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldHomelessDay https://bit.ly/3Y05zBy

We are honored to support the second annual State of Black Los Angeles, presented by the Los Angeles Urban League (L.A.U.L.). . The panel series will focus on issues central to our mission: housing & homelessness, health access & equity, and economic empowerment. The event is now sold out, but it will be live streamed on KNBC and Telemundo today at 9:00am. . For more event info, visit: https://bit.ly/48015zm

California has long been a center for labor activism, with iconic leaders Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta championing workers' rights and advancing social justice. Their legacy reminds us that the fight for labor rights is about more than wages, it's about equity and creating lasting change for communities most harmed by injustice. We honor the leaders who've worked tirelessly to transform workplaces and communities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emJM7ZFA #LatinxHeritageMonth

Congratulations to our partner, Latino Equality Alliance (LEA), on 15 years of fostering healthy, safe spaces for Latine/x LGBTQ+ youth and families! We are proud to support LEA’s powerful mission, which aligns with our commitment to advancing social and racial justice across Southern California. Your dedication to building stronger, more inclusive schools, homes, and neighborhoods has made a lasting impact on the communities we serve. #LatinxHeritageMonth #QuinceLEA

As our first Director of Communications, Silvia Fuentes will lead a multi-prong communications strategy to amplify the Weingart Foundation’s influence and advance our mission of racial, social, and economic justice across Southern California. https://lnkd.in/g8z2STRU

Afro-Latine individuals face higher unemployment rates compared to non-Black Latine folks as noted in this report by our partners at the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute. The report highlights these disparities and emphasizes the urgent need for equitable labor practices. https://bit.ly/4euB4dy