Latino Boys Receive Investments from Latino Men
In January of 2015, six Latino men came together to form the first-ever, all male Latino Giving Circle. Eight Months later, they have 27 committed and diverse members that are donating $1,000 each
Latinos are Philanthropists // Join a Giving Circle!
Latinos are a generous community and we shouldn’t be underestimated as philanthropists. Two years ago, we asked you to join our philanthropic movement led by and for the Latino community. We knew that
Parent Leadership Makes a Difference
By: Dulce Galicia Community Engagement and Advocacy Lead // Building Blocks for Kids Richmond Collaborative I came from a working class family with parents from Mexico. I attended public schools in San Francisco
WOMEN HELPING WOMEN – CATALYZING COMMUNITY GIVING
WOMEN HELPING WOMEN: HOW THREE GROUPS ARE ENABLING AND INSPIRING WOMEN OF COLOR TO LEAD CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES Catalyzing Community Giving, W.K. Kellogg Foundation A few years ago, the San Francisco-based Latino Community
LCF Giving Circle Wins Award!
The Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project honored LCF’s San Francisco Latina Giving Circle for providing the inaugural funding for its Bay Area Institute last week. They also honored our vision – philanthropy by and for Latinos! The
Announcing Our 2015-16 Grantees
We believe in the power of our community to make lasting change. Those closest to the issues are best equipped to lead smart, community-defined solutions for change. That’s why we invest in dynamic,
Announcing Our 2015 Gala Grantees
We are grateful for the generosity of our donors! At this year’s 10th Anniversary Gala, LCF held a live auction to support the work of Latino-based nonprofit organizations across the State. We are thrilled
Empowering Change – LCF Sacramento Summit 2015
There is nothing more inspiring than seeing a room filled with motivated Latino leaders! Last week we brought together more than 170 community leaders and advocates in Sacramento for our 3rd annual California
Our Latino Road Map to Healing and Wellness: Building a National Model
By: Angela Gallegos-Castillo PhD, Community Builder/Planner Just three years ago, hundreds of community members—mothers and fathers, teachers, youth, abuelos and abuelas, counselor, and nonprofit leaders in the Mission District of San Francisco came together
THIS WORK IS PERSONAL
By: Melisa Patrino My name is Melissa and I am the Executive Director of Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center. Puertas Abiertas works hand in hand with the Latino community to inspire and achieve
Latino Caucus Bills to Watch in 2015
The Latino Community Foundation launched the California Latino Agenda (CLA) to strengthen the Latino community’s voice and participation in public policy. We are dedicated to ensuring that our communities have the tools they
Unaccompanied Minors Need Our Support
By: Ivonne Quiroz, Co-Director TIGRA The stories that were read in the media in the summer of 2014 were upsetting. Using words like “surge” and “wave” to explain why unaccompanied minors were
WE ARE NOT ALONE
By Maritza Martinez, Program Manager, Somos Familia, SF Latina Giving Circle GRANTEE I never really came out. My mom just figured it out. My family had some gay friends, but I was always terrified of disappointing
Connecting Funders to the Power of Latino Nonprofits
The latest Administrative relief brought hope to millions of immigrants and families throughout the nation. More importantly, this policy is smart for our nation and all Americans. The 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood
