This week, the Latino Community Foundation is commemorating the 5-year anniversary of the devasting 2017 wildfires in Northern California by honoring the power of grassroots leadership. Community leaders, organizers, healers, and artists will come together to honor the land, celebrate collective wins, and utilize the
Last week, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) entered the international arena to meet with government representatives, nonprofit organizations, and civil society advocates at the IX Summit of the Americas, the perennial gathering of heads of state in the Western Hemisphere. To mimic the spirit of
The opportunity before us is unlike any we have seen before in generations. With the passing of the American Rescue Plan Act in March 2021, there is $1.9 Trillion on the line to re-envision and build thriving neighborhoods for our entire Latino community. These bold
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
COVID-19 has not only underscored the importance of healthcare; it has reminded us that not all Californians have health insurance. Approximately 1.8 million Latinos are uninsured, making up approximately 63% of the state’s uninsured population. Many would be eligible for Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program designed
The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor of the State of California State Capitol Sacramento, California 95814 Dear Governor Newsom, We write to express our appreciation for your tremendous leadership in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and for your long track record of advancing justice, equity, and
The Affordable Care Act signed into law by former President Obama celebrates its ten-year anniversary this year. While the ACA has done much to expand access to vital health services to millions of Americans, the public health emergency caused by COVID-19 is shedding light on
The Best is Yet to Come Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO, Latino Community Foundation Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 In just a few days, we
For Immediate Release NEW POLL: Seventy four percent of Latino voters plan to turn out for the March 2020 California primary As state marks the 25th Anniversary of Prop. 187, Latinos are ready to get out the vote; over 80 percent of Latinos believe white supremacist
Uninsured and Undocumented: It’s Time for California to Go Bold on Health Care By: Gissela Moya, Civic Engagement Fellow at the Latino Community Foundation. Last week, I became the first person in my family to graduate from college. In what should have been a joyous