Tu Eres Mi Familia
Tamia Romo, Youth Speaks I am five years old the smell of refried beans and tortillas is the closest thing I know to heavenly it is another Sunday morning in the Romo house which means it’s time for Misa now before I can throw my
Author: Latino Community Foundation
Seeking Mixed Heritage Latinos in the San Francisco Bay Area
Assistant Professor of Sociology at Hendrix University, Michael Miyawaki, is seeking mixed heritage Latinos in the San Francisco Bay Area whose one parent is Latino and the other parent is non-Latino white, black, or Asian for a research study on racial identity. His research will
We stand Strong. We stand United
We are Americans, a nation of immigrants. Today’s split ruling (4-4) from the Supreme Court of the United States in Texas v. United States put the dreams of millions of immigrants and their families on hold. California is home to the largest numbers of immigrants
Latino Gardener – Trailblazer in Philanthropy!
LCF Trailblazer in Philanthropy, 2016 Gala Awardee My name is Catalino Tapia. I am the Founder of Bay Area Gardeners Scholarship Foundation. I am a gardener and now a philanthropist. I came to this country from Mexico in 1964 with only 6 dollars in my pocket. A
Announcing LCF GALA Grantees!
Latino youth are the fastest growing demographic in the state of California… and It’s time to invest in their leadership. That’s what we did at this year’s Gala! According to the Pew Hispanic Center, young Latinos are optimistic about their future, place a high value on
Finding Community and Taking Action
By: Alberto Melgoza, Financial Systems Lead at Google, Latinos in Tech Giving Circle member since 2015. I immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico about 10 years ago after graduating from the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes with a degree in Electronic Engineering. I had gotten a
San Francisco Mental Health Board: Board Position Available!
Did you know that in general, Latinos are less likely to report mental illness? Too few Latinos seek help for mental illness. Latina magazine released an article in October 2015 that shared among Latinos with a mental disorder, “fewer than one in 11 contact a mental health specialist, and
Maricela Gutierrez, 2016 Leading Change Awardee, Shares Motivation
LCF 2016 Leading Change Award Recipient – Maricela Gutierrez, CEO, SIREN (Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network) * far right in photograph. Interview with Masha V. Chernyak, Vice President of Programs and Policy What is your superpower? The ability to overcome hardship and bounce back
Support Latino Organizations working on Civic Engagement +Voter Registration Efforts
In 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed a new bill that changed the course for voter registration in our state. Now, eligible citizens are automatically registered to vote when they receive a driver’s license or state ID card from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), making California
Uplifted and Inspired
Our new CEO, Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, kicked off the Summit with key Latino Equity Data, and set the stage for the theme of the day, concrete solutions on two key issues: Climate Change and Higher Education. She reminded us that data, alongside our stories have