Change doesn't come easy - and it's never made by one person acting alone.

It takes a village. It also takes the courage to imagine a better future and the persistence to make it happen.

At LA Civil Rights, we know that a better Los Angeles is within reach. We also know that we can't do this work alone. That's why we've created opportunities for individuals and organizations to get involved in our work, from job postings to community partnerships. Los Angeles is filled with incredible change-makers and organizations that serve their communities. We want to help the people who help the people.

In this newsletter, you'll find different ways to get involved in our mission and funding opportunities for community work. Whether as an individual or a community-based organization, I hope you'll join us in this effort for equity and justice in Los Angeles.

Keep the faith and keep the fight,

- Capri Maddox

Calling all community-based organizations: We have TWO opportunities to receive funding and get involved in our work!

FIRST -- Become a Community Engagement Partner with L.A. REPAIR Participatory Budgeting.

As we roll out Participatory Budgeting in Boyle Heights, Mission Hills-Panorama City-North Hills and Southeast LA, we are seeking community-based organizations to amplify L.A. REPAIR through deep outreach & engagement. This paid opportunity will ensure that the community's ideas and voices are included throughout the participatory budgeting process. Applications are due by August 15, 2022. Click here to learn more.

SECOND -- Help us build Peace & Healing Centers in LA.

We released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for LA-based community organizations interested in creating Peace & Healing Centers in their community. This paid opportunity will allow nine community organizations in nine neighborhoods to grow social, economic and environmental healing. Applications due by August 25, 2022. Click here to learn more.

Want to make a difference in Los Angeles? Join the LA Civil Rights Volunteer Corps!

We're launching the LA Civil Rights Volunteer Corps to expand outreach & engagement work with dedicated Angelenos passionate about civil rights, equity, and making a positive difference.

LA Civil Rights Volunteer Corps members will be onboarded and trained to support our mission to maintain and strengthen the city's diversity, equity, and accountability.

LA Civil Rights is hiring!

We are currently seeking qualified individuals to join our team in Special Investigator I and Special Investigator II positions. Special Investigators will investigate violations of the city's Civil and Human Rights Law as part of our Discrimination Enforcement team. Our department has the authority to investigate discrimination in private sector commerce, education, employment and housing and level penalties against violators. We will be launching the Discrimination Enforcement program later this year.

Investigators are essential to this work. You will be the first line of defense against discrimination in Los Angeles, and helping us build a more just and inclusive city, one case at a time.

If you or someone you know is interested, learn more through the links below.

Click here for the Special Investigator I application.

Click here for the Special Investigator II application.