It has been six months since COVID-19 first arrived in the United States and it’s clear that not all Americans have been impacted equally. Latinos make up 18.5 percent of the U.S. population, yet they account for 34 percent of all coronavirus cases. In fact,
Ten days ago, we sent a message with unfiltered words and raging emotions. Since then the intense heartache, profound pain, and raging anger has not subsided. But it’s been met with a rising sound of hope–again. Not loud enough…but rising. These past 15 days, we’ve
We will not rest so long as our black and brown brothers and sisters cannot breathe. Racism. Injustice. These are the diseases that are killing our communities of color. It hurts. And it’s exhausting. But we will not let up on our pursuit for justice.
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom released his May revision to the state’s proposed 2020-21 budget. The Latino Community Foundation understands the extraordinary fiscal challenges our state is facing with a $54 billion deficit and an anticipated pandemic-induced economic recession in the year ahead. Yet this
Beginning Monday, May 18, the State of California is providing one-time state-funded relief to undocumented immigrant workers who are ineligible for federal aid via the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) because of their immigration status. Individuals interested in applying for relief should
Love is at the center of all we do at the Latino Community Foundation. Understanding that philanthropy means the love of humanity, and finding ways to spread that love matters more now than ever. We are living in a time of warm smiles through virtual
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
A Path towards a New Normal By Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, Latino Community Foundation CEO “Justice—love made visible—is the great force limiting the harm this pandemic will visit upon us.” Dr. Mindy Fullilove Perhaps because I came of age in a city ravaged by a
Responding to the Moment: How Philanthropy can Support Latino Nonprofits In our most difficult moments, we lean on what make us strong. We come from generations of people who are generous, community-driven, and resilient. At a time when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a