June 25, 2025

Across Southern California, the Weingart Foundation invests in powerful ecosystems of grassroots organizations advancing racial, social, and economic justice. These ecosystems are essential because movements do not thrive in isolation, they are sustained by trust, care, and collective leadership. As an active member of coalitions like Immigrants Are LA and We Are CA, Somos Familia Valle (SFV) is a vital part of this fabric. Over the last decade, the organization has built something urgently needed: a community rooted in love, justice, and inclusion. Their work sits at the intersection of immigrant justice and LGBTQ+ liberation, offering a bold model of what is possible when communities lead with vision, courage, and deep commitment to one another.

May 1, 2025

Our time in Orange County came at a critical juncture—a moment when the stakes feel especially high and the challenges facing our communities are mounting. And yet, what we witnessed was not accidental. It was the result of years of community-driven investment, vision, and organizing.

February 27, 2025

As we close out Black History Month, we are reminded that celebrating Black history is not just about reflection—it’s about preservation, investment, and action. For generations, Crenshaw has been the heart of Black Los Angeles—a place of resilience, creativity, and cultural pride. But like many historically Black communities, it has also been shaped by disinvestment, redlining, and systemic inequities.