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Poll Finds Concern About Inflation and Strong Support for Progressive Policies on Abortion, Climate Change, Immigration & Making Big Corporations Pay More Taxes

Today, America’s Voice, Climate Power, First Nations Development Institute, The Immigration Hub, Indivisible, Latino Community Foundation, Mi Familia Vota Education Fund, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, RuralOrganizing.org, SEIU, UnidosUS, and Voter Participation Center released findings from the 2022 Midterm Election Voter Poll conducted by African American

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Cost of Living, Inflation, and Housing Top Issues for California Latinos Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections

The Latino Community Foundation announced the results of their second California statewide poll Latino voters ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections. California’s Latino voters, the second largest voting bloc in the state, can potentially decide the balance of power in Congress. Yet, outreach to them

The Latino Community Foundation Invests $1M to Support Latino Entrepreneurship

The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) announced it is distributing $1,000,000 in grants to 17 Latino-led organizations working with entrepreneurs across California, the state with the largest number of Latino small business owners. Latino-owned businesses in California generate nearly $120 billion in revenue. They are the

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California’s Latino Voter Turnout Will Determine Balance of Power in Congress

Today, we are relaunching our Yo Voy A Votar campaign to mobilize California’s eight million eligible Latino voters. After a dismal turnout of 33% of registered voters in the June Primary Election, LCF will invest in 13 grassroot organizations as a part of our Latino Power

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

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

Latino Community Foundation raises $10 Million for the Latino Power Fund to leverage billions in federal resources intended to benefit Latino families in California

Latino Community Foundation raises $10 Million for the Latino Power Fund to leverage billions in federal resources intended to benefit Latino families in California The Power Fund seeks to ensure Latino communities receive equitable share from the Infrastructure Package and American Rescue Plan and mobilize

Latino Community Foundation puts Hope Back into Thanksgiving; Announces $2M in Relief Grants Amid COVID-19 Surge

Latino Community Foundation puts Hope Back into Thanksgiving; Announces $2M in Relief Grants Amid COVID-19 Surge Critical Investment in Latino Farmworker Communities Fills Gaps in Public Relief Efforts November 24, 2020 02:47 PM Eastern Standard Time SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As Thanksgiving nears, Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is investing

Latino Community Foundation Congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on Historic Victory; Urge Governor Gavin Newsom to Appoint a Latino as California’s Next U.S. Senator

Latino Community Foundation Congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on Historic Victory; Urge Governor Gavin Newsom to Appoint a Latino as California’s Next U.S. Senator San Francisco, CA – November 7, 2020 – Today, the Latino Community Foundation congratulates President-Elect Joe

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Over 500 Latino Leaders Across California Urge Governor Newsom to Appoint a Latino United States Senator for California

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Over 500 Latino Leaders Across California Urge Governor Newsom to Appoint a Latino United States Senator for California San Francisco, CA — August 19, 2020 — Today, the Latino Community Foundation, and over 500 Latino leaders across the state, released an open

Latino Community Foundation and Eva Longoria Foundation Join Forces to Invest in Latina Entrepreneurs in California

For Immediate Release Latino Community Foundation and Eva Longoria Foundation Join Forces to Invest in Latina Entrepreneurs in California Eva Longoria, Zoë Saldaña and leaders from across the nation come together to honor the strength and resiliency of Latinos at LCF’s “Coming of Age” Virtual