When disaster strikes a community, people tend to look for ways to help. Often that takes the form of donations towards large, disaster relief organizations that parachute in, to stop the bleeding, and leave once the immediate crisis has been resolved. Donations that respond to
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Latino Community Foundation Awards 19 Grants to Latino-Led, Youth-Serving Organizations for 2020 Census Outreach Organizations were selected by a Latino Youth Led Panel representing the State of California San Francisco—January 30, 2020— Latino youth leaders, ages 16 to 31,
Please join us in welcoming our newest Board Members! Our newest Trustees embody the values and bold leadership we need to get the job done. We are so excited to welcome Beatriz Acevedo and Steven Wolfe Pereira to our LCF familia! BEATRIZ ACEVEDO President,
“Imagine this, just a few years ago there was no Latino Giving Circle Network, and there weren’t nearly 500 well-resourced Latinos organized under a common banner, vision, and purpose. Now, this exists. That’s influence.” – Giving Circle Member Generosity is a huge part of
By Maritza Martinez As the Executive Director of Somos Familia, I live and work at the intersection of two communities who are deeply impacted by discrimination, violence, and inequity. I see firsthand how LGBTQ+ Latinx people live in a constant state of uncertainty. Our next
I have never once gone out to the polls during an election and cast my own vote. Not because I don’t believe in the importance of voting. On the contrary, I’m an advocate for people exercising their power to vote. The reason I have never
Our hearts may be troubled, but our spirit is strong. Our eyes may be worn out from crying, but our grip remains firm as we help others rise. Our backs may be weary from carrying the burdens, but our steps are steady, moving forward with
By Lisa Alvarado, Central Valley Philanthropy Fellow I moved back home to Visalia to follow my dreams of elevating the Central Valley, determined to invest in and build up the community I love. Divine timing granted me an opportunity with the Latino Community Foundation to
Yo soy de Janeen Cruz Yo soy de las fotos de mi niñez De los frijoles en la estufa Y las oraciones de mi madre Yo soy de las flores de mi querido hermano De los nopales y sus tunas Y la
Andrea Maldonado, Program Associate, Latino Community Foundation Interviewed by Masha V. Chernyak, Vice President of Programs What’s your favorite thing about your childhood? I love that my parents were always interested in trying new things. They wanted to experience life and for us to