Today, as we enter a new chapter of American democracy, the Latino Community Foundation takes inspiration from the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., who wrote in his Letter from Birmingham Jail, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” We commit ourselves to building a more just and equitable future.
We also draw strength from America’s national motto: E pluribus unum—out of many, one. We celebrate our diversity as a strength and work toward a common vision of prosperity for all. We stand up for the dignity and security of every human being in our nation, including the 65 million Latinos—many of them immigrants—who contribute every day to our nation’s progress.
To the families who are targeted by the proposed threats against our immigrant communities, we stand with you in this time of uncertainty.
LCF stands firmly in our belief of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, including equal protection under the law, due process, and many others that define the promise of America. These cannot be changed by a mere executive order.
To the community organizations who are ready to safeguard our democracy and protect our most vulnerable against threats to their social and economic well-being, LCF is here to partner with you as an investor in—and advocate for—your leadership.
While the challenges and uncertainty ahead may be great, our commitment to justice and love for our community are greater. We invite you to partner with us by supporting our Latino Power Fund, because together we have the power to shape a future that reflects the values of love, equality, and opportunity. This Fund builds the collective organizing power within our communities and moves us closer towards achieving a thriving, multi-racial democracy.
In this new chapter, America’s future and the future of the Latino community are intertwined now more than ever. LCF will continue to unapologetically prioritize the pressing needs of our most vulnerable with purpose and boldness, ready to deepen and broaden our impact as your community foundation.
Together, we will continue building a future that uplifts every community.
By: Julián Castro, CEO
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