The Central Valley is both the economic engine and the heart and soul of California—the 6th largest economy in the world. The Valley is home to a $35 billion agricultural industry fueled by Latino immigrant labor. Comprising
Legacy of Organizing Turns into Historic Donor Movement in The Valley Latino Community Foundation’s – Central Valley Latino Giving Circle invests first-ever round of grants totaling $115,000 to Support Latino Grassroots Nonprofits FRESNO,
Foundation Unites Latino Donors to Protect American Values in Central Valley 14 Latino Nonprofits Working on the Frontlines of Defending Immigrant Rights Will Receive Funds from Latino Community Foundation SAN FRANCISCO, CA June
We are proud to be a nation of immigrants! People of all nations come to this country in search of a dream and better life. America was born out of ideals rooted in
Latino Leaders and Advocates Unite to Unleash Political Power AG Becerra, Pro Tem De León Join 300 Latino Leaders Organizing For Action Sacramento, Calif., May 16, 2017: During this critical moment for immigrant
Raymond grew up on Pilgrim St. in Stockton, CA—an area made famous by drugs and violence. By the time he was 8-years-old, he was moved into the home of his first foster family.
By Jacob Martinez, Founder and Executive Director “This place is magic,” a staff member said to me as we watched the activity of an average day at the Digital NEST (Nurturing Entrepreneurial Skills
LCF unleashes the power and potential of Latino leaders and communities. We know our communities have the strength, talent and wisdom to lead effective solutions for change. That is why LCF invests in
Queridos hermanos y hermanas, What a year 2016 has been. I just completed an entire year of being part of an amazing brotherhood of Latino men – the Latino Community Foundation’s San Francisco
What we learned about voter turnout from the 2016 election: The numbers demand action According to recently released data from the UC Davis California Civic Engagement Project, 60% of U.S. eligible voters
America has a new President-elect. Today, more than ever, we must hold fast to our convictions and remain steady in our commitment to organize our communities. We must stand stronger and fight even
By Angelica Gutierrez, Operation Access Program Manager East Bay As a first generation immigrant, raised in San Francisco’s Mission District, my family left our home in Nicaragua because of a violent revolution. Growing
My mom changed the trajectory of my life when she crossed the US-Mexico border with me in her womb. At four months pregnant and with my two kid brothers in tow, she traversed through
By Isidra Mencos In August 2016, seven years after she came to the U.S. to reunite with her American fiancé, Marc, and later marry him, Cecilia became an American citizen. “It was one of
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