On January 10th, Governor Newsom unveiled his initial $222.2 Billion budget proposal for 2020-21. Overall, the proposed budget signals a solid commitment to tackle underlying challenges facing California’s most vulnerable populations; and if
The People’s Philanthropy: Giving Circles Organize, With Help From a Big Funder Julia Travers Modern giving circles embody the age-old practice of pooling resources to benefit others. These groups, which donate and
The journey that led me to Latino Community Foundation is the realization of my own American dream. I came to this country at the age of 9 as a refugee from Russia. There
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
2020 Is About Taking Action for Equal Opportunity In the spring of this year, on the same day she took the oath of allegiance to become a U.S. citizen at her naturalization ceremony
We are just over 100 days before California’s historic primary election on March 3, 2020. Our Latino community has been volunteering on campaigns, registering to vote, donating to candidates, and watching the Democratic
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
Last week, the Latino Community Foundation joined forces with Univision 34 and Cal State Fullerton to host a historic student-led Townhall to discuss the importance of the 2020 Presidential Election and 2020 Census.
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
The Latino Community Foundation and UC Merced rally to mobilize Latino youth for the 2020 primaries and 2020 Census Together with Secretary of State Alex Padilla, LCF and UC Merced will host a
La Fundación de la Comunidad Latina y UC Merced Organizan Evento para Invitar a los Jóvenes Latinos a Participar en las Elecciones del 2020 y el Censo. Juntos el Secretario de Estado Alex
By Mauricio Amaral-Vazquez, Community Organizer in Oakland, CA This Thursday, 10 Democratic Presidential Candidates will debate in Houston, TX for the ABC/Univision Debate. As an educator and a community organizer in Oakland, CA,
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
August 2019 The Latino Community Foundation is proud to be part of a national Giving Circle movement, alongside Amplifier, Asian Women’s Giving Circle, Catalist, and Community Investment Network. As part of its campaign
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