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Teresa Wang Teresa Wang

Being Well: Centering Wellbeing for Frontline Workers in LA's Homeless Response Sector

Being Well, our first wellbeing gathering for frontline workers in LA's homeless response sector, brought together 78 participants from 56 organizations for two days of healing-centered programming. Post-event surveys showed 93% of participants reported improved personal wellbeing, with 96% saying the experience shifted their thinking about rest and care in their work.

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Job Opening: Senior Communications Lead

We are seeking a full-time Senior Communications Lead to lead the strategy and execution of all of SJPLA’s external communications, bringing to life our mission, values, and programs to a variety of audiences, including nonprofit leaders, donor volunteers, and civically-engaged Angelenos.

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Community Connections: A Powerful Afternoon at Story of Us LA

Our community gathered to celebrate seven visionary Systems Change Fellows. The evening pulsed with energy described as 'inspired,' 'hopeful,' and 'connected,' as attendees committed to tangible actions—from direct financial support to amplifying stories and building partnerships.

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Meet the 2025 Story of Us LA Coaches

We're proud to introduce the group of coaches working with this year's presenters. Each coach brings unique lived experience, creating a rich tapestry of support for our Fellows.

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Healing Together: Resourcing Ourselves in Times of Multiple Crisis

Over these last few weeks, we've witnessed the profound strength and solidarity of Los Angeles as we face the devastating impact of the fires and the destructive actions of a new Administration. The outpouring of mutual aid and solidarity highlights just how much we show up for each other in times of need. This spirit of community care becomes even more crucial as we navigate the immediate crises and the broader attacks on our communities.

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Christine Margiotta Christine Margiotta

Anti-Racism Work in 2025: Moving Forward with Purpose

The past months have surfaced emotions many of us have long carried in our relationship with this country – disappointment, anger, fear, and a renewed sense of responsibility. These feelings remind us that the work of dismantling racism isn't tied to any single moment or election cycle – it's a constant reality requiring sustained commitment and action.

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Grief, Care, and Collective Power

We know that the work of justice expands far beyond election cycles - it lives in our daily actions, in our relationships, and in our commitment to building a just and loving Los Angeles.

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Christine Margiotta Christine Margiotta

How We Transitioned to a 32-Hour Workweek

As part of our commitment to a liberatory workplace and being a living lab for liberatory practices and policies, we quietly moved to a 32-hour work week in January of 2023. A year and a half into the experiment, we’re ready to share how we made the transition and what we’ve learned from the process.

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