Did you know that in general, Latinos are less likely to report mental illness? Too few Latinos seek help for mental illness. Latina magazine released an article in October 2015 that shared among Latinos with a mental
LCF 2016 Leading Change Award Recipient – Maricela Gutierrez, CEO, SIREN (Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network) * far right in photograph. Interview with Masha V. Chernyak, Vice President of Programs and Policy
In 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed a new bill that changed the course for voter registration in our state. Now, eligible citizens are automatically registered to vote when they receive a driver’s license or
Our new CEO, Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, kicked off the Summit with key Latino Equity Data, and set the stage for the theme of the day, concrete solutions on two key issues: Climate Change
Sacramento, CA (March 30, 2016) – The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) will host its 4th annual Latino Equity Summit on March 30th at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. This year’s Summit will bring
By: Samuel Molina, California Sate Deputy Director, Mi Familia Vota. Tell us about Mi Familia Vota and why your work is important? Mi Familia Vota is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to
Mina Diaz is the Founder and Director of Diaz & Loera Centro Latino in Vallejo, CA. The organization recently received a $2,500 grant from the Pleasanton
By: Amalia Chamorro, Vice President of Policy at the United Way of the Bay Area, Latina Giving Circle member since 2014. My family emigrated from Peru in the 1980s during a period of political
We are excited to share with you that the Latino Community Foundation is growing! We have moved to our new offices this Monday, February 1st! We are excited to establish our legacy and continue
My name is Andrés Connell and I’m a founding member of the Latino Men’s Giving Circle. As an immigrant and as Executive Director of Nuestra Casa, nonprofit dedicated to serving the needs of
Greg Desmond is the Branch Manager at Morgan Stanley San Francisco. He is a founding member of the San Francisco Men’s Giving Circle. Originally from Boston and raised by a single mother, Greg shares his personal
By: David Grazian, Founder and Executive Director of Youth N.O.W. There is something about experiencing success that makes you want more of it. It’s addictive.
After a 37-year career at a Silicon Valley high tech company, Ivan retired in 2011 to start Educa2 to fully focus on improving the education of Latino students and their parents. He is
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 16, 2015) – The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce that Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, a leader in philanthropy and expert in public health and
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