This National Small Business Week, the Latino Community Foundation took the leadership and brilliance of our communities to Washington, D.C. Our Latino Capital Accelerator cohort and team traveled to the nation’s capital to advocate for a simple truth: The future of Latinos is the future of the United States. LCF met with members of Congress,
Today, I’m proud to share the Latino Community Foundation’s 2025 Advocacy Agenda, our bold vision to ensure all Latinos thrive. The agenda is our roadmap for advancing civic and economic justice — by raising our voices, uplifting our community leaders, and championing the collective power of our diverse Latino community. It reflects LCF’s pursuit of a
Latino communities have always led with courage, with strength, and with heart. Our collective responses to the first 100 days of this administration have only made that clearer. That’s why, from April 26 to May 2, we are organizing 100 Days of Latino Resilience: Power in Community, a week-long activation to uplift Latino voices and priorities
The Trump administration recently launched harmful attacks on our most vulnerable communities, seeking to undermine constitutional rights and vital institutions, and threatening the safety net that protects millions. These actions undermine justice, equity, and our shared humanity. In the face of this adversity, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) remains committed to standing up for the Latino community,
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
In response to the devastating wildfires that have upended the lives of thousands of families in the Los Angeles community, the Latino Community Foundation is announcing $1 million in grants from our California Wildfire Relief Fund. These funds will provide critical and immediate support to community-based organizations focused on the inclusion and support of Latino
The wildfires tearing through Southern California have upended the lives of countless families. Among them are homeowners, small business owners, and workers who are the heart and soul of these communities, including domestic workers, day laborers, and small contractors. Our team spent yesterday connecting with our grassroots partners and Latino Giving Circle Members in Los
I want to start the new year by thanking you for the tremendous support and goodwill you provided to the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) during my first year as CEO. I’ve loved every minute of this role, from working with a fantastically talented team to witnessing the impact of dedicated partners and learning about philanthropy.
As the incoming presidential administration openly threatens the safety and security of undocumented and mixed-status families, the Latino Community Foundation is investing in grassroots organizations that are protecting these vulnerable families. We’re proud to announce 6 strategic capacity grants to frontline immigrant rights organizations across California, helping them to prepare for and respond to imminent challenges. The
