Today is Cesar Chavez and National Farmworker Day. This recognition has been earned through years of civil rights activism and advocacy, and yet the struggles faced by our farmworkers persist. As we commemorate let’s also remember that a day is not enough, and Chavez’s legacy
We couldn’t stand by and do nothing. As the pandemic began its deadly path, our team refused to stand idly by while our most vulnerable Latino communities were left to fend against the rising personal and economic destruction with little or no support. We had
Excerpt from “How We Give Now: A Philanthropic Guide for the Rest of Us” by Lucy Bernholz “Before we get started let’s take a moment to think of the people who made it possible for us to be here today.” As she says this, Masha
One year ago today, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the $1.9T bill that sought to assist communities across this nation recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when Latino families were reeling between personal and economic devastation, this
Driven by a relentless commitment to protecting our entire community, members of the Latina Peninsula Giving Circle wrote to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors underscoring the need for bonus pay for its county’s farmworkers, a group that continues to sacrifice so much. The
A Love Letter to our LGCN Jacqueline Martinez Garcel CEO, Latino Community Foundation Dear LGCN Familia, These past two years have tested our resolve, yet one thing remained unchanged: your love for one another, and your commitment to strengthening our communities. As civic leaders, you
The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is thrilled by Justice Patricia Guerrero’s appointment to the California Supreme Court, the first Latina ever to be appointed to the state’s highest courts. We celebrate this historic moment for the State of California and our Latino community. We commend Governor
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)—the $1.9T economic stimulus bill signed into law by President Joe Biden last year—is a historic infusion of relief dollars designed to speed up the country’s recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the next
For Immediate Release Latino Community Foundation Leads a Coalition of Latino-Led Grassroot Nonprofits Urging U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to Provide Greater Emergency Rental Assistance Funds to the State of California With an overwhelming need to access rental assistance to cover back rent, the demand
The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is committed to pursuing peace, joy, and hope as we work to unleash the power of Latinos and pursue equity for our communities in 2022. In the midst of continued uncertainty in our world, there are reasons to remain optimistic