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| Join us for a summer of local power
We’re returning to our work with urgency and purpose. The past few weeks have brought fear and grief to our communities with the resurgence of ICE raids and ongoing threats to immigrant families. These moments remind us why we fight, and why we gather.
This summer, we’re doubling down on what matters: protecting homes, growing local economies, and showing up for our neighbors. Every action is part of a bigger push for justice and belonging in Northeast LA and beyond. Here's how we're moving—and how you can be part of it.
In this issue: ROOTED 2025 highlights & photos July 18: Somos NELA Fiesta is coming! We’re hiring: AmeriCorps Housing Fellow Updates on our next move + upcoming events
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| ROOTED 2025: A night of joy and purpose
In the face of uncertainty, we gathered with intention. This year’s ROOTED was a declaration of what’s possible when community leads. Over 200 neighbors, movement builders, and partners came together to celebrate collective wins, honor visionary leadership, and commit to the long road ahead. We laughed, we danced, we planned—and we left even more grounded in our purpose: to build a Northeast LA where everyone can stay, thrive, and belong.
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| Thank you to our Rooted 2025 Host Committee for shaping the evening with love and intention: Betty Avila, Natalie Donlin-Zappella, Andre McLaughlin, Dalia Yedidia, Eva Chavez, Giselle Kasim, Heather Joy Rosenberg, Helen Campbell, Jenna Hornstock, Jess Skylar, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua Joy Kamensky, Lauren Kim, Lila Higgins, Marco Covarrubias, Maryam Hosseinzadeh and Wendy Gomez.
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting Northeast LA: AARP, The CA Community Foundation, Julia Meltzer + David Thorne, Vera Campbell Foundation, Little Tokyo Service Center, Hornstock Strategies, Genesis LA, Self-Help, Somos Group, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, Joshua Joy Kamensky + Heather Joy Rosenberg, Helia Collective, Betty Avila + Paolo Giuliani, Sammy Lyon Real Estate, Enterprise Community Partners, Alco Printing and Frogtown Brewery. |
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| Our weekly night market, but bigger—40+ vendors, bounce house, photobooth, kids art activities, community resources, and live music all night… This special edition brings together all of our amazing neighborhood entrepreneurs, mutual aid partners, and live performers in one high-energy space. From handmade crafts to home-cooked meals, every booth supports a people-powered economy in action. Why it matters: In the past year alone, 92 local vendors have participated in Somos NELA This has helped generate over $16,000 in earnings—income that supports real essentials like rent, groceries, and transit. With 1,600+ shoppers each month, these markets are more than a place to shop—they’re how we build economic justice from the ground up.
Join us this Friday from 5-9pm! Come for the food and music—stay to support our neighbors building the future of NELA’s local economy. |
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| We’re hiring an AmeriCorps Fellow: Join us as a housing justice AmeriCorps VISTA! Support outreach, organizing, and stewardship tied to our housing work. Ideal for someone passionate about housing and ready to grow with a nimble, creative team. More details here! Community at the Center of LA2028: We presented at a recent stakeholder meeting for The Trail Festival on the city’s Olympics and Paralympics planning, calling for investments that center community—not displacement—and lifting NELA voices in the process. New LA Más home base: This fall, LA Más will be relocating, but we’re staying grounded in Northeast LA. We’re excited to continue our work from a new space, rooted in the same values and vision. Stay tuned for updates—and expect an invite to help us warm our new home.
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| | | | Your support helps keep families rooted in Northeast LA. 🏘️
Make a tax-deductible donation to LA Más and be part of building a future where our neighbors can stay and thrive in the communities they call home. |
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| | LA Más is a community organization building collective power in Northeast Los Angeles to promote neighborhood stability and economic resilience for working class communities of color. |
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