LA Budget 101 with the Councilmembers & advocating for unarmed crisis response

It’s budget time for LA City! Every spring, the Mayor is required to share a draft of the upcoming year’s City budget – and advocates have the opportunity to push for changes before the final budget is adopted by City Council. The draft budget has been released – and now it’s time for us to make our voices heard in the budget process.

Join us Wednesday night for LA City Budget 101 where we’ll learn about how the budget process works from former Councilmember Mike Bonin. We’ll also launch ways you can support funding unarmed models of crisis response (alternatives to policing) in this year’s budget.

RSVP now to join us 4/24 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom.

    

LA Forward Institute’s first LA City Housing Justice Monthly Assembly

Based on interest from community members, LA Forward Institute is launching a monthly gatheringto bring Angelenos together around the number one issue in LA: housing. The first meeting will be held Saturday, May 4! With these meetings, you’ll learn about housing justice policies and advocacy efforts, build community with other residents who are passionate about affordable housing, and get plugged into local housing justice coalitions. Sign up now to join in-person on May 4 from 10 am to 2 pm. Lunch provided!    

We’re bringing our supporters together on May 18 to raise money to support LA Forward’s work this election year – and we’re honoring long-time collaborators in our work to transform Los Angeles into a fair, flourishing place for everyone. Join us for a spring garden party to celebrate these accomplishments and continue to build people power.Purchase a ticket, reserve space in the award journal or or become sponsor by April 30! 

A majority of our budget comes from our members’ monthly donations. In 2024, our goal is to raise 70% of our budget from dues-paying members. That will enable us to be 100% accountable to people like you. Your gift allows us to respond rapidly to emerging issues, to take on powerful interests, and spend as little time possible on fundraising so we can focus on the crucial work that needs to get done every day.