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Eight Los Angeles-area nonprofit organizations will receive a total of $200,000 in funding for non-partisan voter engagement work for the 2024 election, the Goldhirsh Foundation and its 

These grants, selected and distributed by the Goldhirsh Foundation with generous support from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, are the latest additions to the annual LA2050 Grants Challenge. Now, 68 Los Angeles County impact organizations have received funding totaling more than $3 million, from a coalition of 10 foundations. (

Read about the first 60 grants, and the public, participatory grantmaking process.)

The eight nonprofits selected are working to increase voter turnout and expand access to non-partisan information that can help people make informed decisions – in many cases focusing on educating and mobilizing communities often underrepresented in civic processes.

"A robust democracy is one that is truly representative, and ensures that all voices are heard,” said Tara Roth, president of the Goldhirsh Foundation.

Roth added: “We are grateful to the organizations that are working to strengthen our local democracy, and we are delighted to partner with The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation to make these awards possible, given our shared commitment to investing in the future of Los Angeles.”

The eight nonprofit organizations receiving funds are:

encouraging its formerly-incarcerated clients to engage in the civic process through curriculum on the history and impact of voting, as well as a non-partisan ballot review.

producing a Get the Vote Out Hackathon that’s primary objective is to increase voting participation among youth.

California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), 

supporting voter education and engagement in immigrant-dense areas of Los Angeles, including Little Bangladesh, Cerritos, Artesia, and others.

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), 

providing non-partisan, objective information in Spanish and English about ballot measures, as well as candidates for local, state, and general elections.

hosting eight non-partisan ballot parties, weekly Election Support Zooms, and a Ballot Prop Info Session.

educating participants about key issues on the ballot and their impact, and distributing non-partisan voter information in English and Spanish.

People Organized for Westside Renewal (POWER), 

educating the Skid Row community on the impact of voting and facilitating access to voting for the unhoused population.

canvassing to increase working-class, Latino voter turnout throughout Southeast LA for the November election.

), seeks to advance human life and well-being, and catalyze human potential. We achieve this by connecting the best emerging innovations with the financial, social, and human capital to make them thrive.

) is an award-winning initiative driving and tracking progress toward a shared vision for the future of Los Angeles, centered around five unique goals that in 2050 Los Angeles will be the best place to learn, create, play, connect, and live.

About The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation

) envisions a world where everyone can shape and participate in a sustainable, equitable economy that serves the public good and builds a brighter future. It stewards institutions in education, science and the arts, and in Los Angeles, elevates organizations, initiatives and leaders who see the community as a place of opportunity where all Angelenos have pathways and tools to grow and thrive.



Eight Los Angeles Nonprofits Receiving Funds For Non-Partisan Voter Engagement Work For the 2024 Election

, we heard from impact leaders from across Los Angeles and this nation.

One of the most impactful conversations came from our panel on volunteerism hosted by AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith. Our panelists included Helen Leung of LA Más, Quan Huynh of Southern California, Defy Ventures, and Romel Pascual from CicLAvia.

From sharing their first memories of falling in love with service to the way volunteers help to power their organizations, our panelists shared their lifelong experience of volunteerism and its power for good.

You can watch the full conversation here.

VIDEO: AmeriCorps’ Michael D. Smith Leads Our LA2050 Grantee Showcase Panel On Volunteerism

Together with our funding partners, we are granting nearly $3 million to 60 organizations making LA better for all.

Our 2024 Winners!

In honor of Juneteenth this week, and in light of the ongoing fight for racial equality in our country, we wanted to elevate a few educational resources, events, and articles related to this often overlooked holiday. 

While organizations like Twitter and Square recently adopted Juneteenth as a company holiday,

 not enough people understand the historical significance of June 19th for Black Americans and descendents of slavery, and 

some states still do not recognize it as a holiday

. As we continue conversations about systemic and structural racism in our city and beyond, we'll be using Juneteenth as an opportunity to educate ourselves further.


If you're looking for historical background on Juneteenth, check out these resources:

Nine Things to Know About the History of Juneteenth

Pies for Justice - Juneteenth Charity Bake Sale

Six Nineteen - Movement for Black Lives Events in Culver City, Thousand Oaks, and more

Juneteenth Community Bicycle Ride - Inner City Cycling Connection

Juneteenth Celebration for Teens with the Los Angeles Public Library - Watts Branch

Books about Juneteenth and the history that follows:

We Were Eight Years in Power, Ta-Nehisi Coates

You can find more resources to assist Angelenos who are interested in learning more about anti-racism work and taking concrete action in our 

. It includes recommendations for reading and listening, ideas for how to get involved, and "know your rights" information for protesters.

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Celebrating and Learning on Juneteenth