This year marked the seventh anniversary of one of California’s most destructive wildfire seasons on record. In 2017, after the Tubbs Fire ravaged communities in Napa and Sonoma Counties, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) partnered with Latino-led and Latino-serving organizations to ensure that Latino and immigrant families could receive critical financial and emergency assistance, rehousing
As the incoming presidential administration openly threatens the safety and security of undocumented and mixed-status families, the Latino Community Foundation is investing in grassroots organizations that are protecting these vulnerable families. We’re proud to announce 6 strategic capacity grants to frontline immigrant rights organizations across California, helping them to prepare for and respond to imminent challenges. The
Our signature initiative, the Latino Giving Circle Network (LGCN)—a collective of visionary philanthropists dedicated to strengthening Latino communities through impactful giving—proudly announces a significant milestone: over $3 million in grants awarded to 179 organizations championing civic engagement, economic equity, and community empowerment. This achievement highlights the remarkable commitment of LGCN members to create lasting change
The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is thrilled to announce the appointment of two new board members: Hector Mujica, Head of Americas Philanthropy at Google.org, and Angélica Salas, Executive Director of CHIRLA. Their diverse expertise and commitment to Latino communities will strengthen LCF as we pursue our mission to unleash the civic and economic power of
The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is and has been ready to respond to times of challenge, crisis and opportunity affecting our Latino communities. In this moment, with a target on the back of our community, we have no time to waste. Our team is partnering with community leaders now to transform lessons from the past
This morning, we woke up with a clearer sense of what lies ahead for the next four years. In the midst of it all, I hope you’re finding the space you need to process, reflect, and connect with loved ones who, like us, are considering what this moment means for our future. In my own
Almost sixteen years ago, while Californians joined the nation in electing its first Black president, they also made same-sex marriage illegal in the state. Proposition 8, which amended California’s Constitution to recognize marriage as solely between a man and a woman, was the mechanism that voters chose to codify misguided attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community.
The Latino Community Foundation (LCF), in partnership with BSP Research, announced the results of our latest poll of Latino voters in California’s five competitive congressional districts. These congressional districts will be key to determining which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives next term – and Latino voters make up a big part of each
The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Latino Capital Accelerator, an innovative new program designed to address community demand for greater control over their economic futures. This program will expand access to capital and enhance the infrastructure of Latino-led nonprofits dedicated to unleashing the power of Latino entrepreneurs across