Janeen Cruz, an East Bay Latina Giving Circle member shares her beautiful and powerful “Yo Soy”/“I am” poem.
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
Tortas and the Census: A Winning Strategy for 2020
I am a proud resident of South Central Los Angeles, raised by two hard-working Mexican immigrants. From a very early age, I witnessed the daily grit and hard-work that my parents undertook to
We Count! Rising to Ensure Our Existence and Our Stories Are Included
“Migration is beautiful. To recognize the value of this natural pattern, the people who live it out, and to honor their stories is what this work is about.” In my role as the
Interview with Andrea Maldonado – LCF’s new Program Associate
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
2019 A Year of Reconnecting with My Purpose
2019 | A Year of Reconnecting with My Purpose Kate Seely, Director, Leadership, Culture and Community, Northern California Grantmakers I won’t forget the night I attended the Latino Community Foundation’s first ever Demo
The 2019-2020 California State Budget: A Latino Perspective
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom released a bold $209 billion proposed budget for 2019-20 to tackle some of our state’s most complex issues. For the over 15 million Latinos who live in
$1,000,000 Grantmaking Milestone by Latino Giving Circle Network!
You don’t have to be a millionaire to be a philanthropist! But you can organize your friends and raise a million dollars! That’s the power of grassroots philanthropy. That’s the power of our community.
2018 – A YEAR OF VICTORIES.
Thanks to you, 2018 has been a year of victories for the Latino Community Foundation! You answered the call to action and together, we made history. Check out OUR IMPACT from 2018 —
Nuestro Futuro Fund: Strengthening Resiliency in Latino and Immigrant Communities
Directly after the 2016 Presidential Election results, the Latino Community Foundation launched the Nuestro Futuro Fund to counter xenophobia and fear with solidarity and hope. Thanks to more than 100 generous
Central Valley Latino Giving Circle Makes History!
At the Latino Community Foundation (LCF), we pride ourselves in being more than just a funder, we are a family that puts love and people at the center of our work. This last
Press Release: Latino Nonprofit Accelerator Makes History in Tech Hub of the World
Contact: Masha Chernyak mchernyak@latinocf.org 415.533.9697 Latino Nonprofit Accelerator Makes History in Tech Hub of the World Latino Community Foundation takes model from technology sector to revolutionize investments in Latino nonprofits in California
PRESS RELEASE: Latino Community Foundation Celebrates $1 Million Investments by Largest Network of Latino Philanthropists in the Country
Contact: Amber Gonzales agonzales@latinocf.org (209) 405-4081 Latino Community Foundation Celebrates $1 Million Investments by Largest Network of Latino Philanthropists in the Country Fresno Leaders Join Forces to Make History in Latino-led Philanthropy
Latinos in the November 2018 Midterm Elections: The Rise of the “Latino Wave”
Authored by: Claudia Villanueva, Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager in San Francisco, CA Growing up in a predominately Latino community, politics wasn’t always the biggest topic of conversation. My household, however, was quite different.
MEDIA STATEMENT: Latino Community Foundation released the following statement on voting results, Governor-elect Gavin Newsom, and other elected officials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2019 CONTACT Amber Gonzales agonzales@latinocf.org (415) 236-4020 (209) 405-4081 MEDIA STATEMENT: Latino Community Foundation released the following statement on voting results, Governor-elect Gavin Newsom, and other elected officials
