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Over 65 One LA Leaders trained on the fundamentals of organizing- the art of the conversation! Congratulationa to all that completed our Spring Organizing Training Series.

Proud to have convened a meeting with Mayor Karen Bass and elected officials from the Northeast San Fernando Valley!

Let’s continue the conversation on and keeping LA neighborhoods thriving.

Thank you Archbishop José H. Gomez , Bishop Matt Elshoff and Office of Life, Justice and Peace / Archdiocese of Los Angeles for gathering with One LA leaders at St Brigid Catholic Church in South Los Angeles! Our conversation on the social mission of the church was inspiring- we are ready to continue shared efforts to improve the lives of all Angelenos.

Wonderful fundraiser for our work at St Matthew’s Lutheran Church!

A beautiful evening for house meetings under the sukkah at Temple Isaiah! Last night, Isaians shared powerful stories and reflections about LA’s housing crisis, meeting the challenge of homelessness, and creating a community where everyone can thrive.

https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/pope-meets-us-leaders-patiently-building-culture-solidarity

Mary Jackson from St. Brigid Catholic Church represented One LA-IAF in this meeting with Pope Francis at his residence in the Vatican. This is the second time that a delegation of IAF leaders has visited with Pope Francis. Check out photos and details in this article!

Pope meets U.S. leaders patiently building 'culture of solidarity' Pope Francis invited a group of community organizers from the United States back to his residence for a follow-up discussion about their efforts to listen to ga...

Father Bill was a beloved One LA leader who inspired and encouraged thousands of his parishioners to be leaders in their communities. We will miss him and remember him.

Our meeting with District 5 Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky at Temple Isaiah was a success! Joined by Temple Beth Am and Temple Emmanuel, we had an insightful conversation led by One LA leaders.

Ms. Yaroslavsky answered questions about Metro rail safety and homelessness, and agreed to continue an ongoing productive relationship with One LA-IAF. We look forward to continuing to work with Councilmember Yaroslvasky and other elected officials across Los Angeles to improve our communities.

Thanks to Temple Isaiah, Temple Beth Am, and Temple Emmanuel for hosting this remarkable event.

This weekend 100 One LA Leaders from South LA, San Gabriel Valley, Mid-City, and Downtown Los Angeles gathered for the Recognizing the Stranger Leadership Training. Over the course of two days, we modeled breaking down isolation and how to build relationships across diverse communities.

Yesterday at the One LA Delegate Assembly, 125 leaders from across the county recommitted to growing a power organization through local action and relationships. Thank you
Lindsey Horvath for your support and commitment to working with us on Mental Health Access!

In Los Angeles, parishioners worked with IAF leaders to advocate for the expansion of the California earned income tax credit to undocumented workers with young children.

"It was not an act of charity but a pathway to dignity for essential workers and undocumented families," said Sheila Thomas of One LA-IAF during the convocation.

Bishop-supported leadership training for immigrants transforms parish communities Some 4,000 individuals have participated in a parish-centered initiative that aims to identify, train and mentor immigrant leaders and to nurture relationships between immigrant and nonimmigrant communities.

It pays to file! When they file their tax returns, Californians who earn less than $30,000 a year and have a Social Security Number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) might be eligible for state cash-back credits worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

If you use an ITIN to file your state taxes, you may be eligible for and Young Child Tax Credit, which can increase your refund by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Find out more at

CalEITC | FTB.ca.gov California Earned Income Tax Credit

What a blessing it has been to be with Sheila Thomas of OneLA and Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary for the West/Southwest Industrial Areas Foundation “Recognizing the Stranger Convocation” in San Antonio!! Sheila was a member of the interfaith delegation of twenty leaders and organizers from the West/Southwest IAF that met with Pope Francis.

Column: 'He brought us in closer': The L.A. journey of Bishop O'Connell The Spanish-speaking Irish immigrant stood up for his working class parishioners against federal and local officials and even his own bosses. Even after Pope Francis appointed him as a bishop in 2015, O’Connell never lost his common touch.

LA City Council honors Bishop David O’Connell.

“O’Connell’s work with the South Central Organizing Committee helped lead to efforts in gang intervention and closing liquor stores that were eventually championed by groups like Community Coalition, which Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson led prior to joining the council.”

LA Council Adjourns in Honor of Bishop David O'Connell - MyNewsLA.com The Los Angeles City Council adjourned its meeting Tuesday in honor of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, who was shot to death in his home over the weekend. Several council members spoke about O’Connell’s impact on the community. At the time of his death, O’Connell — widely known as “Bis...

Mary Jackson, One LA-IAF leader from St. Brigid, shared her remembrances of Bishop Dave in an interview with Laurie Perez of KCAL News.

Husband of Bishop David O'Connell's housekeeper arrested in connection to fatal shooting Laurie Perez provides continued coverage from Hacienda Heights, where parishioners continued to gather and mourn the loss of Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell, who was found fatally shot inside of his home on Saturday. Though a suspect has been arrested, the investigation continues.

One LA-IAF mourns the passing of Bishop David O’Connell of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. A leader on gun violence and immigration. A pastor who taught his parishioners to be leaders and peacemakers.

https://www.onela-iaf.org/statement_on_bishopdave

We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Bishop David O’Connell. He was a beloved bishop, an amazing pastor, and a wonderful man. He taught thousands of One LA leaders to both love their neighbor and to fight against injustice. We will carry him in our hearts.

Statement from Archbishop Gomez | LA Catholics I am very sad this afternoon to report that our beloved Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell has passed away unexpectedly.

Relationships with those who are different "shouldn't be countercultural but it is...And the pope resonated with that. He said, 'I'm hearing your stories, and you are w/people, you are listening to people, and you are transformed.'"

-- Robert Hoo /

Check out NCR coverage of the WXSW IAF Meeting with Pope Francis:

For synod listening sessions, US bishops turned to community organizers Launching the process for the synod on synodality, Pope Francis challenged Catholics to "become experts in the art of encounter." For that, some U.S. church leaders enlisted the help of a network of local organizations.

Temple Beth Am’s Fun-Raiser!

Join Temple Beth Am for a night of Fun-raising! Saturday November 19th, featuring Kaila Klezmer Band and St. Brigid Gospel Choir. RSVP Here: https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/onela-funraiser

One LA Leaders had the rare opportunity to visit Pope Francis with
a West/Southwest IAF delegation to talk about the art of listening, organizing, and serving our communities with "Amor Concreto". Read more: https://onela-iaf.org/west_southwest_iaf_delegation_visits_pope_francis?recruiter_id=1450

At the One LA Assembly on May 15th, Mayoral candidate Karen Bass stated, “The best way our democracy works is for community organizations like One LA to be in constant communication with our government. The best way to govern is to do policy together.”

Read more about our Assembly at the link below!
https://www.onela-iaf.org/candidates_agree_to_work_with_one_la_iaf_leaders

On Sunday, May 15th, One LA-IAF leaders showed up in full force to celebrate public life! 350 leaders from across Los Angeles County met with candidates running for Los Angeles City Mayor and County Supervisorial District 3 races. We presented our issue agenda on housing, mental health and health care access, and the Los Angeles economy. All candidates agreed to working with One LA -IAF leaders on our agenda. Congratulations!

We welcome Casa 0101 Theater as the newest member institution of One LA-IAF! We look forward to building relational power in Los Angeles together!

CASA 0101 Theater – Nurturing the future storytellers of Los Angeles Starting in 2000, we are one of the leading arts organizations on L.A.'s East Side. We aspire to present the highest quality work with a commitment to diversity and community.