City honors Liberty Hill Foundation on 50th anniversary for community organizing work
September 19, 2026 | City Council, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
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The Los Angeles City Council marked the 50th anniversary of the Liberty Hill Foundation with speeches from councilmembers, founders and the foundation's CEO.
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield introduced the recognition and recounted Liberty Hill's history supporting grassroots organizing to advance wage, housing and environmental initiatives. "For 5 decades, Liberty Hill has demonstrated that philanthropy can be more than just writing checks," Blumenfield said. Shane Murphy Goldsmith, Liberty Hill's president and CEO, thanked the council and described the group's mission to fund organizers and donor activists who stay engaged with communities.
Founders and longtime activists, including Sarah Pillsbury and Jackie Goldberg, reflected on early organizing work and the foundation's role in changing how philanthropy supports community power. Councilmembers from across the chamber praised the foundation's work and presented a council certificate signed by all members and the mayor
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield introduced the recognition and recounted Liberty Hill's history supporting grassroots organizing to advance wage, housing and environmental initiatives. "For 5 decades, Liberty Hill has demonstrated that philanthropy can be more than just writing checks," Blumenfield said. Shane Murphy Goldsmith, Liberty Hill's president and CEO, thanked the council and described the group's mission to fund organizers and donor activists who stay engaged with communities.
Founders and longtime activists, including Sarah Pillsbury and Jackie Goldberg, reflected on early organizing work and the foundation's role in changing how philanthropy supports community power. Councilmembers from across the chamber praised the foundation's work and presented a council certificate signed by all members and the mayor
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