The Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project honored LCF’s San Francisco Latina Giving Circle for providing the inaugural funding for its Bay Area Institute last week. They also honored our vision – philanthropy by and for Latinos! The circle’s $5,000 grant allowed 30 Latino high school students three days of
We believe in the power of our community to make lasting change. Those closest to the issues are best equipped to lead smart, community-defined solutions for change. That’s why we invest in dynamic, small to mid-size Latino-based organizations. Last week, the LCF Board of Trustees
We are grateful for the generosity of our donors! At this year’s 10th Anniversary Gala, LCF held a live auction to support the work of Latino-based nonprofit organizations across the State. We are thrilled to announce that $40,500 will be invested in 12 Latino-based organizations. This year,
There is nothing more inspiring than seeing a room filled with motivated Latino leaders! Last week we brought together more than 170 community leaders and advocates in Sacramento for our 3rd annual California Latino Agenda, Sacramento Summit. The Sacramento Summit, filled the room with shared personal stories,
By: Angela Gallegos-Castillo PhD, Community Builder/Planner Just three years ago, hundreds of community members—mothers and fathers, teachers, youth, abuelos and abuelas, counselor, and nonprofit leaders in the Mission District of San Francisco came together and said YA BASTA to the senseless violence and deaths of six
By: Melisa Patrino My name is Melissa and I am the Executive Director of Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center. Puertas Abiertas works hand in hand with the Latino community to inspire and achieve healthy living, self-sufficiency, and opportunities for leadership and civic engagement. We assist
The Latino Community Foundation launched the California Latino Agenda (CLA) to strengthen the Latino community’s voice and participation in public policy. We are dedicated to ensuring that our communities have the tools they need to get involved and to participate civically. The Latino Legislative Caucus
By: Ivonne Quiroz, Co-Director TIGRA The stories that were read in the media in the summer of 2014 were upsetting. Using words like “surge” and “wave” to explain why unaccompanied minors were coming to the U.S. to seek protection, safety or to join their
By Maritza Martinez, Program Manager, Somos Familia, SF Latina Giving Circle GRANTEE I never really came out. My mom just figured it out. My family had some gay friends, but I was always terrified of disappointing them by coming out. Thankfully, my Catholic Cuban family embraced my partner
The latest Administrative relief brought hope to millions of immigrants and families throughout the nation. More importantly, this policy is smart for our nation and all Americans. The 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program allowed an estimated 1.2 million people ages 30 or younger to apply