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🎄 COMING SOON! 🎄 Join us this Sunday, December 22nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 4th Annual Christmas in the Park at Leimert Park Plaza! This free event, hosted by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (@ib2_real), Social Justice Learning Institute, @specialneedsnetwork, Russell Westbrook’s @whynotfoundation, and friends, is a celebration you won’t want to miss! Enjoy: *Free toys and baby supplies 👶🏽🎁 *Music 🎶 *Food trucks 🍴 *Children’s activities 🎨 *Snow and sledding ⛄ RSVP now to secure your spot! 💖 Want to give back? We’re looking for volunteers to help wrap presents and distribute them to amazing families on the event day. Sign up and RSVP now! Links 🔗 in bio! . . . #ChristmasInPark2024 #HolidaySeason #ChristmasTime #ToyDrive #SnowInThePark #Community #CommunitySupport #CommunityService #SJLIAndFriends #RussellWestbrook #SouthLosAngeles #HolidayJoy #GivingBack #Volunteer

🎉 Exciting News Alert! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that the Social Justice Learning Institute has been selected for grant funding by the California Community Foundation’s Leadership Team under the 2024 Ready to Rise Request for Proposals! The Ready to Rise initiative—a partnership with the Los Angeles County Probation Department, @calfund, and @libertyhillfoundation—is paving the way for a transformative approach to youth development. Together, we’re replacing traditional punishment and incarceration with healing, learning, and opportunity. This funding not only empowers our programs but also provides essential capacity-building and evaluation support, helping us create lasting change in our communities. Stay tuned as we embark on this journey to uplift and inspire our youth! #ReadyToRise #YouthEmpowerment #SocialJustice #CommunitySupport #TransformingLives #Youth #EmpowerOthers #Grant #Nonprofit #YouthAreTheFuture #BeTheChange #TogetherWeCan #YouthDevelopment

Each week for the last half decade, the Social Justice Learning Institute (@sjli_ca) has put thousands of pounds of free produce into food banks, non-profits, and the hands of its Southern California community members. In “Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers,” @lidiabastianich lends her own hands to help the cause. An all-new #LidiaPBS premieres this Tuesday at 9/8c!

🎥 Community Activation Recap! 🎥 This past weekend, SJLI teamed up with some incredible organizations—@supportandfeed, @farmlinkproject, @inglewoodunifiedschooldistrict, @stoppingcrys, @piqeusa, @sugartaco, and @cenavegan—for a powerful day of service at Morningside High School. Together, we distributed 600+ fresh produce boxes, plant-based shelf-stable food bags, and delicious vegan Mexican food trays to families in our great city of Inglewood. We also provided resources for empowerment and hygiene kits to help families stay healthy this holiday season. 🙏🏽 A huge THANK YOU to our partners, volunteers, and supporters who made this day possible. Together, we are fueling our mission to empower through education and build thriving communities. Let’s keep the momentum going! To help SJLI continue creating sustainable, healthy food options for our communities, consider donating to our Change Is Up To Us End-of-Year Fundraiser. 🌱 Link in bio to donate! 🌱 #CommunityImpact #Inglewood #Community #CommunitySupport #ThrivingCommunities #FeedThePeople #BeTheChange #TogetherWeCan #SocialJustice #HealthEquity #FoodJustice #SJLI #Volunteer #GiveBack #Inglewood #TogetherWeThrive

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Megan Hayward! 🎉 We are overjoyed to celebrate Megan Hayward, the National Director of Development at SJLI, for being honored as Fundraiser of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals on National Philanthropy Day! Megan’s unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and tireless efforts to uplift communities have made an incredible impact. Her work at SJLI reflects her passion for creating meaningful change and empowering others to join the mission. This well-deserved recognition highlights not only her professional excellence but also her heart for service. Thank you, Megan, for being an inspiration to us all. Your commitment to the work is changing lives and paving the way for a brighter future. Here’s to celebrating your achievements and the many lives you’ve touched along the way! 💙 To continue to support this work, donate to our Change Is Up To Us End-of-Year Fundraiser at the link in our bio! There, you will also find a link to Megan’s full tribute video. . . . #Changeis #SJLI #NationalPhilanthropyDay #FundraiserOfTheYear #LeadershipInAction #Leadership #AwardWinning #ShoutOut #BeTheChange #philanthropy #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness

💚🌱✨ If you missed our last event with @SupportAndFeed—which brought out award-winning artists @billieeilish and @janellemonae—we distributed 800 bags packed with fresh, ready-to-eat, and shelf-stable plant-based meals. We’re back to do it again tomorrow, December 14th at Morningside High School, starting at 10 a.m. Joining us for this spectacular giveaway are @supportandfeed, @InglewoodSchools, @FarmLinkProject, @StoppingCrys, and @PIQEUSA. Grab bags of fresh produce, plant-based meals and snacks, pantry items, health care kits, family resources, and more.  Whether you drive through or walk up, be sure to arrive early! All items will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis from 10 a.m. until supplies last. 📍 Morningside High School  10500 Yukon Ave S, Inglewood, CA 90303 See you there! 📸 @zoesherphoto @photosbyeiza #Throwback #SJLI #Wondalunch #SupportAndFeed #CommunityFirst #PlantBased #BillieEilish #JanelleMonae #Collab #Partnership #FreeFood #Community #CommunitySupport #Inglewood #HealthAndWellness #LACommunity #GivingBack #FoodJustice #HealthyFoodForAll

💖 Kindness in Action: Meet Debra Perry 💖 Debra Perry is a true community hero whose heart and generosity shine brightly! Debra is on a mission to make sure no food goes to waste. By visiting food distributions like ours and pantries, she gathers fresh produce, baked goods, and more — not just for herself, but to share with her neighbors. “I don’t like food going to waste,” she says, turning that belief into action. Her surprise visits to SJLI bring joy, warmth, and delicious treats she sources from local food pantries. With each act, Debra is not only combating food insecurity, but also spreading love, kindness, and hope. Thank you, Debra, for reminding us all that small acts of kindness can have a big impact! As we work together to create healthier, more equitable communities, we need YOUR support. This year, our Change Is Up To Us fundraiser is raising crucial funds to further our work to empower through education, create thriving communities, and change inequitable systems. Your donation will help us continue initiatives like this and drive positive change where it’s needed most. Join us in making a difference today — because change is up to us. 🙌 🔗 in bio! #CommunityHero #ActsOfKindness #FoodSecurity #HealthEquity #ChangeIsUpToUs #GiveBack #CommunityHero #ActsOfKindness #BeTheChange #HelpingHands #Community #SpreadLove

🌟 Honored and Grateful! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that SJLI has been recognized by the City of Inglewood for Outstanding Service! 🎉 This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering communities, advancing equity, and creating opportunities for growth and success. We share this achievement with everyone who has supported our mission—our partners, volunteers, and the incredible individuals and families we serve every day. To the City of Inglewood, thank you for this acknowledgment and for believing in the power of transformative change. Together, we will continue to build a brighter, more equitable future. To continue to support this work, please visit the link in bio!!🌍✨ #Changeis #SJLI #SocialJustice #EducationalEquity #CommunityFirst #CityOfInglewood #cityofchampions #TogetherWeRise

🌎Nicole Steele, Health Equity Programs Director of Social Justice Learning Institute ( @sjli_ca ), is one of over a dozen interviews as part of CDM’s ongoing Oral History Archives project for Free the Land! Free the People! a study of the abolitionist pod. The exhibition features eight oral history archive interviews that are accessible in the gallery and transcripts which will be accessible online. Health is a right, not a privilege. Too many communities still face barriers to the care they deserve. Together, we can change that. Your support can bridge the gap and create lasting equity. ✨ Donate to our Change Is Up To Us fundraiser today and be part of the solution. Every dollar counts. 🔗 in bio! #Changeis #SJLI #HealthEquity #SupportCommunities #DonateNow

Change starts with education. Your donation makes it possible for students like Tyler to reach their potential. Donate now to help more students succeed. How has education changed your life or the life of someone you know? Share your story with us in the comments! #SJLI #Changeis #StoryOfChange #ShareYourStory #EmpowerThroughEducation #StudentSuccess #educationalequity

⭐️GIVING TUESDAY⭐️ On this #GivingTuesday, we reflect on the power of community, solidarity, and collective action. At the Social Justice Learning Institute, we believe that giving is not just about monetary contributions, but about the ways in which we invest in the future of our youth. This global day of giving is a chance to come together, amplify the voices of our youth, and support the transformative work happening in our neighborhoods. It’s a reminder that social justice requires not only awareness but action. We know that true justice is achieved when every person, regardless of race, gender, class, or background, has the opportunity to thrive. And at SJLI, we’re dedicated to ensuring that vision becomes a reality through education, advocacy, and empowerment. Donate at the link in bio!!! #StudentSuccess #Empowerment #EquityInEducation #changeis #givingtuesday #GT

This week, we’re reflecting on the incredible impact of our work in educational equity. At SJLI, we empower young men and women of color to build a brighter future—for themselves and their communities. ✊🏾✨ Through our culturally relevant curriculum, academic support, and social justice lens, we equip students with the tools they need to excel academically, advocate for their communities, and transform their lives. From increasing graduation rates to guiding students through the transition to college, we are cultivating a new generation of leaders committed to community-driven change. Our programs focus on: 🔹 Self-empowerment through heritage-based education 🔹 Critical consciousness and leadership development 🔹 Academic success and college/career pathways 🔹 Community advocacy and policy change 🔹 Healing and resilience through restorative practices and mental health support But this work is only possible because of supporters like you. Your contribution to our Change Is Up To Us End-Of-Year Fundraiser helps us continue to provide transformative opportunities for young leaders to rise up, build their sense of identity, and advocate for the change they wish to see in the world. Will you help us? 🔗 in bio #ChangeIsUpToUs #EducationalEquity #SocialJustice #YouthDevelopment #EachOneTeachOne #AcademicSuccess #MentalHealthSupport #Equity #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityLeadership #InvestInTheFuture #SJLIImpact #DonateForJustice