LA Forward Institute
LA Forward Institute breaks down barriers to civic participation and makes local government accessible to everyday people, not just political insiders and lobbyists. We provide Angelenos with resources and training to turn their frustration into constructive action and organizing to make Los Angeles County a fair, flourishing place for everyone.
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PLAY ·2024 Grants ChallengeEffective and Compassionate Crisis Response for LA County
LA Forward Institute is working to leverage multiple strategies to transform the insufficient crisis-response system in LA City and LA County so that all people, especially those experiencing acute mental health distress and homelessness, will benefit from easy-to-access, trauma-informed, and coordinated 24/7 care that minimizes violence and maximizes compassion.
LIVE ·2023 Grants ChallengeStories of Home: Speaking Out for Housing Justice
LA Forward Institute will harness the power of storytelling to activate people across the San Gabriel Valley to create a housing system that's affordable and stable for everyone. We will host five "Moth"-style storytelling events in public places by recruiting residents to surface their lived experiences around housing and helping them craft compelling stories. The goal is to broaden and deepen the community of supporters (residents, policymakers, media) for protecting tenants, preventing homelessness, and building more affordable housing.