LA2050

‘Tis the season to give gifts that make a difference – right here in Los Angeles! ?? Our LA2050 Social Impact Gift Guide features 80+ products and experiences sourced from local nonprofits, sustainable makers, cultural establishments, and BIPOC-owned businesses. There’s something for everyone on your list, at a wide range of price points. ?? Explore our annual Gift Guide now via the link in our bio, and *add to cart* with purpose this holiday season! ?? #shoplocal #LosAngelesgifts #holidayshopping #giftguide https://lnkd.in/gQrHejUJ Featuring: FUGETSU-DO INC., Trixie Cosmetics, CicLAvia, Japanese American National Museum, Heal the Bay, 826LA, Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore, Library Foundation of Los Angeles, Guelaguetza, Reparations Club, Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen, SELF-HELP GRAPHICS AND ART, INC., LA Phil, Crop Swap LA, The Huntington, Viva La Bonita, Hija De Tu Madre, Lil' Libros, Valerie Confections, Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants, Los Angeles Conservancy, South LA Cafe, Poketo, MOCA | The Museum of Contemporary Art, Craft Contemporary, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, TreePeople, Upworthy, and more!

Today, in a summit long overdue, the famed actor, writer, and director Andrea Savage visits dublab’s headquarters located in a former DWP building near USC, and meets with Mamabear, dublab staff member and beloved deejay. This is the second of our four videos this week starring Andrea, each in support of the 2024 edition of our LA2050 Social Impact Gift Guide. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gGmkSjTY

Andrea Savage! Coffee cake! The Presidential Medal of Freedom! Have we got a treat for you!? You won’t want to miss out on this short vid. For the second consecutive holiday season, the famed actor, writer, and director is gracing our grid in support of the 2024 edition of our LA2050 Social Impact Gift Guide,? which features 80+ products and experiences sourced from local nonprofits, sustainable makers, cultural establishments, and BIPOC-owned businesses. There’s something for everyone on your list – including you! – at a wide range of price points. Today, in the first of four mini-episodes, Andrea visits Homeboy Industries, a winner of the original LA2050 Grants Challenge, and the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. https://lnkd.in/gPK_fWrh

What’s just as good as getting a gift? Receiving one! That’s why we are giving away items from this year’s Social Impact Gift Guide over on our Instagram. All you have to do is follow us and tag a friend, or two, or three who you *might* just give one of the gifts on our giveaway post.?https://lnkd.in/gGGGwyFh

During our star-studded lineup at this year's LA2050 Grantee Showcase, two youth ambassadors wowed our audience with their passion for service and commitment to community. Marion Noble and CJ Calica talked about their experience as LA2050 youth ambassadors and what it means to them to help Angelenos get involved in our grantmaking process. Sharing about the youth ambassador program, CJ said, “this experience has not only strengthened my connection with LA, turning a place where I felt like a small fish in a big pond to someone who feels more rooted and purposeful here.” We love to hear it! More than 100 social impact leaders gathered together at the Hammer Museum in order to honor and encourage 60 outstanding Los Angeles-area nonprofit organizations during the culminating event of the 2024 LA2050 Grants Challenge. The groups were awarded a total of nearly $3 million grants from a coalition of nine foundations. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gmeXeGXX

New York Times bestselling author and Vice President at Upworthy, Lucia Knell, joined us for this year's LA2050 Grantee Showcase to discuss her book, Good People: Stories From the Best of Humanity, perfect for our event celebrating the great work of our nonprofits. During her speech, Lucia said, “the grantees today truly embody what it means to be Upworthy, they bring people together over what we all have in common.” We couldn’t agree more! More than 100 social impact leaders gathered together at the Hammer Museum in order to honor and encourage 60 outstanding Los Angeles-area nonprofit organizations during the culminating event of the 2024 LA2050 Grants Challenge. The groups were awarded a total of nearly $3 million grants from a coalition of nine foundations. https://lnkd.in/gEqMTcEe

For the third consecutive year, the Goldhirsh Foundation and LA2050 have won an Anthem Award, the organization behind the prestigious prizes announced today. The honor is a bronze in the “Campaign-Nonprofit” category, and is for the 2024 LA2050 Grants Challenge. Congratulations to all our fellow winners!? https://lnkd.in/g4SaVDJP

It’s November, and the spirit of generosity is in the air. ? ?Are you looking to give back this season, but don't know where to start??? Check out the 125 volunteer events linked in our bio! It includes in-person, remote, and seasonal options. Our list features our LA2050 grantees, partners, and other social impact organizations.? Featuring: YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Project Angel Food, DignityMoves, The Makers Hub, Young Musicians Foundation, Covenant House California, PS Science, Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), Boys & Girls Club of Whittier | Pico Rivera, Create Now, Social Justice Learning Institute, Para Los Ni?os, Flintridge Center, She Ready Foundation, Education Through Music-Los Angeles, The Tiyya Foundation, 9 Dots, Jazz Hands For Autism, Safe Place for Youth, Inner City Law Center, Student LunchBox, Streets For All, Westside Pacific Villages, Bridge The Digital Divide, Jenesse Center Inc., The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ), Long Beach Rescue Mission & Foundation, Healing California, CicLAvia, PATH , Big Sunday, Community Center of La Ca?ada Flintridge, Friends of the Los Angeles River, Defy Ventures, Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), Latino Equality Alliance, L.A. Works, The Salvation Army, Children's Institute, Heal the Bay, and more! ?Did we miss an upcoming volunteer opportunity in LA? Email us at [email protected] or comment below so we can include it on our list! ?????? ? https://lnkd.in/gB__qR7s

Our guests at the LA2050 Grantee Showcase got to hear from California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday, who made an appearance via video. Given this year's theme of "Who can? YOU CAN!" and focus on volunteerism, Josh was top of mind to talk to our guests during this year’s celebration. More than 100 social impact leaders gathered together at the Hammer Museum in order to honor and encourage 60 outstanding Los Angeles-area nonprofit organizations during the culminating event of the 2024 LA2050 Grants Challenge. The groups were awarded a total of nearly $3 million grants from a coalition of nine foundations. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gPijW6Rd

No one lights up the room more than our special guest at the LA2050 Grantee Showcase, CEO of AmeriCorps, Michael Smith. ?? As the head of AmeriCorps, Michael knows a thing or two about what it means to take your call to service, which is why it was so inspiring to hear him talk to our new cohort of grantees. More than 100 social impact leaders gathered together at the Hammer Museum in order to honor and encourage 60 outstanding Los Angeles-area nonprofit organizations during the culminating event of the 2024 LA2050 Grants Challenge. The groups were awarded a total of nearly $3 million grants from a coalition of nine foundations. Watch his whole speech here: https://lnkd.in/gZRMF77s