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The world is here; here is the world. 🌎 We asked diplomats and LA social impact leaders to share concepts from home that they think might translate well into the fabric of LA and international ideas that are already in place here. This week we’re featuring a response from Chef Mohamed Mohamed, who was the Featured Egyptian Chef at Flavors From Afar. His quote is displayed in the graphic above alongside California's state flower, the California Golden Poppy. Tune in next week for another global idea! 💫

We're back with the Arts for Healing and Justice Network Executive Director Elida Ledesma, MPH for Angelenos For Change, and she's sharing all her aspirations for a better and brighter Los Angeles! When it comes to impact, she shares, "there's nothing too big or small. Every contribution counts." Check out the video to hear what else Elida had to say! https://lnkd.in/gJ85QmxJ

The world is here; here is the world. 🌎 We asked diplomats and LA social impact leaders to share concepts from home that they think might translate well into the fabric of LA and international ideas that are already in place here. This week we’re featuring a response from Shahras Asim, Deputy Consul General of Pakistan in Los Angeles. His quote is displayed in the graphic above alongside the national flower of Pakistan, the Jasmine. Tune in next week for another global idea! 💫

Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🌟 Today, we salute all nonprofits making a difference across the country, including the 124 we have been fortunate enough to fund through the #LA2050GrantsChallenge. For the third year, we invited Angelenos ages 14 to 24 to participate in our LA2050 Youth Ambassador program. We were delighted to have 187 Angelenos join us to learn about LA’s social impact sector and help spread the word about Grants Challenge voting. As part of this year’s program, we invited Youth Ambassadors to write thank-you letters to organizations of their choice, expressing gratitude for their impactful work. These organizations bring healthcare to unhoused individuals, support Black business owners, build affordable housing for Angelenos, and more! One ambassador wrote, "Your work not only transforms individuals' lives but also strengthens the fabric of our society as a whole." We echo their sentiments and encourage others to join us in celebrating the incredible impact of these organizations! Check out some highlights from their letters: https://lnkd.in/gjvpjwaH

We're back with Visions for LA and we're spotlighting Stevie Merino, executive director and founder of Birth Workers of Color Collective! Stevie hopes for an LA "where people who are pregnant, birthing, postpartum... are able to have reproductive choices and justice." See what else she had to say at the link! https://lnkd.in/eitVsneR

In honor of National Nonprofit Day on Saturday this month's LA2050 Time highlights all of the amazing organizations out there! Watch as our colleague Mariam Bagdady shares letters of appreciation our LA2050 Youth Ambassadors wrote to various organizations, how you can share in the recognitions, and some community news highlights you might have missed, including an exciting update with our Ideas Hub. https://lnkd.in/gGvHG4C9

Interested in learning how AI can be used for good? Today at 9:30am PST, PledgeAI is hosting a global launch conversation featuring our friend and former colleague, The Archewell Foundation Co-Executive Director Shauna Nep. Learn how AI can transform your fundraising efforts amongst a panel of industry experts and entrepreneurs from organizations such as Power Partners, Pledge — a collaborator in the LA2050 Ideas Hub — and Chamber of Mothers. Join in on the discussion by clicking the link to register: https://lnkd.in/gaWW7vQa

The world is here; here is the world. 🌎 We asked diplomats and LA social impact leaders to share concepts from home that they think might translate well into the fabric of LA and international ideas that are already in place here. This week we’re featuring a response from Chef Enas Teyyam, Featured Palestinian Chef at Flavors From Afar. Her quote is displayed in the graphic above alongside California's state flower, the California Golden Poppy. Tune in next week for another global idea! 💫

Welcome back to #FaveFive!⁠ This week, we’re excited to feature Franco Vega, founder and CEO of The RightWay Foundation! Here are Franco's top five places and spaces: PLAY| I enjoy going to the gym daily, 6 times a week at minimum, and do spin class, hot pilates, and free weights. I also love to coach Little League Baseball. With my family, I love eating near or on the beach. CREATE| I love to go watch comedy shows, especially improv at Groundlings Theater in my spare time! CONNECT| I sit on and co-chair the LA County Children and Families Commission as well as support elected officials that support my community needs. Additionally, I love to attend other nonprofits fundraisers, galas, etc. - one organization we always show up for is CASA LA. LEARN| I graduated from CSUDH majoring in Human Services; additionally I was honored to give a Commencement Speech at my alma mater in 2023. Also every semester, I present at LMU to lower and upper division classes in partnership with their Psychology Dept. LIVE| At The RightWay Foundation, we provide housing to over 61 current or former foster youth and their children. Check the link in our bio to find a map of all of these and hundreds more #FaveFive locations, and stay tuned for more! https://la2050.org/places 

Returning with Angelenos For Change, we're spotlighting Stevie Merino, executive director and founder of Birth Workers of Color Collective! When it comes to initiating change, Stevie says it begins with "[getting] organized.” She shares, “Join organizations that already exist and people who are already doing the work." Check out what else she has to say in the following video! https://lnkd.in/daYVpTXH