Pledge to make an impact in 2021 ✊

We're just one week into 2021 and it's clear that our battle against COVID-19 is far from over. It's more important than ever that Angelenos come together to support each other and work toward a better future for our communities.

So this year, let's resolve to make an impact. Whether your commitment is to be generous with your time and money, find a new job, connect with your community, or engage more in LA's civic landscape ― we're here to help.

WHAT'S YOUR RESOLUTION?

Not sure? Take this short quiz to find out which resolution is the best fit for you!

Volunteer your time, talents, and resources to make a difference.

A national survey on volunteerism ranked Los Angeles 46th out of the 50 largest metropolitan regions in the United States. Let's make sure we do better in 2021.

Find local volunteer and donation needs via VolunteerLA.

Land your dream job in social impact.

Last year, local nonprofit organizations, government groups, and social enterprises posted more than 320 open positions to the LA2050 Jobs Board.

If it's time to make the switch, visit the LA2050 Jobs Board now.

Connect with your community in meaningful, safe ways.

As we await the return of in-person gatherings, we'll continue to find creative ways to engage ― from digital exhibitions (we recommend Las Fotos Project) to virtual events (see our picks below).

Follow @LA2050 on Instagram for the latest happenings.

Be a civic engagement superhero.

Did you know that LA County's 2020 voter turnout was the highest in at least three decades? Let's keep this energy for creating change.

Check out the LA 101 Guide to Government and Advocacy from our friends at LA Forward and Inclusive Action for the City to learn how.

Take the LA2050 New Year's resolution quiz to determine yours!

LA2050 JOBS BOARD

Program and Development Coordinator, Ready to Succeed
Multiple Positions Available, KCRW
Facilitator, PLUS ME Project
Teacher (2021-2022 School Year), Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Administrative Assistant II, Partners In Diversity Inc
Health Program Analyst II, Partners In Diversity Inc
Specialist, Workforce Development, The Foundation for California Community Colleges
Senior Grants Specialist, The Foundation for California Community Colleges
User Research Specialist, The Foundation for California Community Colleges
Senior Specialist, Workforce Development, The Foundation for California Community Colleges
Senior Specialist, Equity, The Foundation for California Community Colleges
AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Training & Retention Coordinator, 826LA
Grant Writer and Fund Development Manager, Los Angeles Education Partnership
Teaching Artist-Mentor, Film & Digital Media Career Pathways, Venice Arts
Director of Development, USGBC-LA
Director, Procurement Operations and Strategy, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Data Visualization Analyst, California College Guidance Initiative
Data Analyst, California College Guidance Initiative
And more at: la2050.org/jobs

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Through Feb. 7, Thursday - Saturdays | Rio Records, an online 70-minute show with live performers and interactive multimedia.
Jan. 8, 7pm | La Plaza de Cultura y Artes presents Dan Guerrero Happy Hour with Guest Charo
Jan. 9, 10am | The Navajo Nation and the COVID-19 Pandemic with Jennifer Nez Denetdale, PhD (Diné)
Jan. 9, 2pm | Japanese American National Museum's Sparking Stories: A Conversation with Shirley Ann Higuchi & Tamlyn Tomita
Jan. 13, 5pm | Streets For All Happy Hour Feat. Ethan Elkind, Author of Railtown and Director of the Climate Program, UC Berkeley
Jan. 13, 10am | The Huntington Presents: Cataloging in the Time of COVID
Jan. 13, 11am | Create Your 2021 Fundraising Plan: 5 Revenue Sources
Jan. 13, 5pm | California African American Museum Presents: Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration
Jan. 14, 4pm | Light on the Horizon: COVID-19 Vaccines
Jan. 18, 10am | California African American Museum Presents: 2021 MLK Day Celebration
Jan. 19, 10am | Southern California Grantmaker’s National Day of Racial Healing - Keepers of Ancestral Medicine
Jan. 19, 2pm | Southern California Grantmaker’s National Day of Racial Healing - Emergent Strategy Ideation
Jan. 28, 10am | Addressing the Student Basic Needs Crisis: Seeing Students as Humans First
Jan. 29, 10am | Meeting the Moment: Advancing Equity through Community Schools
Feb 16. 2pm | Center for Cultural Innovation Presents: The FARE Contract - A Tool for Artists’ Rights