Los Angeles, we need YOUR help!

Our grantmaking here at LA2050 depends on input from Angelenos who are invested in their communities – just like you! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to direct real grant dollars to the issues that matter to you.

Pictured: Aaron (age 16) reaching out to students at Compton College.

"It is important to lift every voice and make sure every Angeleno gets heard on what's important in their community." – Karen (age 16)

"A creative outreach tactic that I am using is simply bringing up a conversation. I believe that the strongest tool to personally connect with my friends and peers. This way I can actively engage with the people I surround myself with and connect with them on a deeper level discussing the pertinent issues that pervade in our community." – Juri (age 17)

"Having the opportunity to vote for issues that I am passionate about makes me feel like I am making a change... I also know that because LA is so large, many stories are untold. If I am a part of sharing those stories then I feel accomplished." – Kayla (age 16)

We are granting $1 million to social impact organizations working to solve our top-voted issues. With one week left to vote, these ten issues are currently in the lead:

PLAY
1/ Green space, park access & trees
2/ Community safety

LEARN
1/ Support for systems-impacted youth
2/ K-12 STEAM education

CONNECT
1/ Public transit
2/ Immigrant & refugee support

LIVE
1/ Affordable housing & homelessness
2/ Healthcare access

CREATE
1/ Income inequality
2/ Opportunities for people who have been incarcerated

Connect with us for one of our final pop-up voting experiences! This weekend, you can get up close to sea stars at the Santa Monica Pier, appreciate the stellar exhibits at MOLAA, and earn some free market bucks at the Hollywood Farmers' Market.