Aida is a patron of the arts and a courageous advocate for the Latino/Hispanic community. To achieve its mission and address the needs of Latinos, LCF programs create a vibrant community through civic engagement, healthy families, arts and culture. Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) supports Latinx-serving nonprofits and individuals in Georgia with advocacy, program development, technical assistance and collective investments. "The Latino Community Association is a critically needed organization in Central Oregon. The Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia), announces the appointment of three new Board directors for the 2019 – 2020 term, effective January 1st. In alphabetical order, the new members are: Daniela Demaria, Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Head of Strategy and Solutions Fifth Third Bank. The Latino Foundation is committed to celebrating culture through the arts, music, and literature of the Latino community. Vice President of Governance and Compliance for Cox Enterprises, Luis has broad-based transactional, corporate governance, securities, and M&A expertise. The Latino Community Fund cultivates new leaders, supports cultural and community based non-profit organizations, and improves the quality of life for all Washingtonians. Arte Inc. Copycat Contest Entry (L) Frida Kahlo self-portrait (R) Maggie LoRicco copycat. Latinx Health Board and Latino Equity Network). Those are the opening words of our Love Letter to the Latino community. In March, the Latino Community Foundation launched the Love Not Fear Fund to ensure that the most vulnerable Latino communities survive the COVID-19 pandemic and that the nonprofits who serve our … Marcos believes many Latinos here fall short of their potential, despite their hard work, because they haven’t learned enough about living in the U.S. and how things are done. Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) supports Latinx-serving nonprofits and individuals in Georgia with advocacy, program development, technical assistance and collective investments. Latinos, Latinas, Latinx, Hispanos, Latino Americans in Georgia. LULAC is a volunteer-based organization that empowers Latinos and builds strong Latino communities. He was drawn to the Latino Community Association and its mission and began bringing his trademark dishes to LCA events and meetings. He is the Chief Operating Officer for Consultorio Medico Hispano, a medical practice geared towards helping the uninsured or underinsured community. Dr. Hernandez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine and Interim Director of the Center for Maternal Health Equity at Morehouse School of Medicine. She is originally from Lima, Peru. The Latino Community Fund cultivates new leaders, supports cultural and community based non-profit organizations, and improves the quality of life for all Washingtonians. Not only does it provide desperately needed and unique services to Latino families, it both advocates for those families and brings together Latinos and Anglos to share in their rich cultures and abilities." The Need and Opportunity LCF Leadership team: Our success is directly attributed to leadership, expertise, and visionary insight of this team. Photo credit: Maggie. Membership in the Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) is open to Latino community organizations and nonprofits 501 (c) (3), 501 (c) (5) and 501 (c) (6) in the state of Georgia providing direct programs and services in the areas of health, education, immigration, civic engagement, advocacy, economic empowerment and arts and culture. A proud, Mexican-born DREAMer, she is a main characters of “PinkSlipped”, has appeared on MSNBC’s Hardball, Forbes, AFROPUNK, The Collegian, Chicago Times, The Washington Post’s The Lilly News, Remezcla and more. we champion community issues; we support our organizations; we invest in our families and youth; we drive change with positive narratives; we speak our truth and we strengthen our identity. He sits on the board of Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia. The Latino Community Fund of Washington invests in the Latino community to cultivate new leaders, support effective nonprofit organizations, and improve the quality of life for all Washingtonians. Latino Community Fund Our mission is to be a catalyst for investment, collaborative work, and positive narrative with and within the Latinx/Hispanic Community in Georgia. Created by a group of Latino leaders, the Siembra Latinos Fund empowers the Latino community to come together and make a difference through their giving. Learn more about the dynamic individuals leading the way to a stronger community. To achieve its mission and address the needs of Latinos, LCF programs create a vibrant community through civic engagement, healthy families, arts and culture. Latino Community Fund is a 501 c 3 organization supporting Latino-serving nonprofit organizations in Georgia with advocacy, program development, capacity building and grant making. Their insight into the Latinx community, superior knowledge of the media landscape, and years of experience in communications and marketing brought our organizing work to the next level, with an impact that reverberated throughout all elements of the campaign’s Latinx engagement. The LFSA board of advisors has established a grant making process that will distribute $5,000 grants to cultural arts organizations. Beserra is the Board Chairman for the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. In addition to being part of a statewide Benefits Enrollment Center, LCF also offers community engagement, outreach, and education services regarding different environmental issues that affect the health of families through the King County Dirt Alert program. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining us and supporting one of our listed programs and events, please contact us at [email protected]. The SLF, created by a group of local Latino leaders to empower the Latino community, has set its sights on creating Read … A nationally recognized community and business leader, Beserra was instrumental in the founding and development of several national Hispanic organizations including the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute. Pillars of our work, driving everything we do-Amplify and increase our diverse community visibility and advocacy to strengthen our identity-We build a stronger community by being intentional about collaborations and building networks.-We promote, support and invest in civic participation to champion community issues and create policies that create opportunities for our families, workers, entrepreneurs, students and women. Lilian also serves as board member for the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino, MALDEF, LaAmistad, and the Hispanic Advisory Council of the Nielsen Corporation. Latino Community Fund of Washington © 2019. Arte Inc is a latino-led and serving organization supported by the Progreso Latino Fund. To learn more about how you can get involved in Central Washington, contact Micaela Razo at [email protected]. Christina began her career in social justice by empowering Black and Latino girls in NYC through gender equity programming. It has the vision… to harness the philanthropic potential of the Latino community and its friends in a single fund, the Progreso Latino Fund ... and thereby create a powerful force for positive change in … He has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Augusta University. On August 24th Google.org announced a historic investment of $1 million in the Latino Community Foundation to support the Latino Nonprofit Accelerator.With this investment LCF will carry out its mission to unleash the power of Latinos. She is one of the co-founders of the Georgia Latino Law Foundation. Enterprise ‒ Non-Profit He has previously worked with organizations dedicated to helping fellow students and service members. CEO and Founder of CulturaLink. Genesis comes from a background of education and civic engagement with member organizations HoPe and GALEO. An active community leader, Mr. Avila has been recognized by numerous organizations, including being named Business Leader of Color by Chicago United, Business Leader of the Year by the Chicago Latino Network, Out & Proud Corporate Counsel by the National LGBT Bar, and Top Lawyer Under 40 by the Hispanic National Bar Association. Michelle Zuluaga is dedicated to educate, engage and mobilize the Latinx community in Georgia at the local and state level through advocacy, census and voter mobilization. National LULAC Network. Formed in 2006 by a group of Washington State residents of Hispanic/Latino heritage in order to address the growing needs of the Latino community. With a variety of professional backgrounds, including private business executives in and outside of Park City, financial professionals, civic leaders, and community activists, our Board of Directors ensure that Park City Community Foundation remains a well-governed, fiscally sound and highly effective organization. Frank Fernandez is CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta and former Senior Vice President with The Arthur M. Blank Foundation. Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Hernandez worked as a Program Manager for UnidosUS leading all their national maternal health projects. We are both a philanthropic intermediary and a direct service organization working with our community directly to advance people’s democracy and knowledge of who we are through advocacy, civic participation, technical assistance, community education and micro-entrepreneurship. Engaging more Latinos in local philanthropy and encouraging giving to PLF will accelerate Latino influence in the region’s civic life. She is past Board member of Dress for Success – Atlanta, the United Way Women Leadership Council – Cincinnati, the GA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Cool Girls. Our Mission: We are a catalyst for investment, collaborative work, and positive narrative for the Latinx/Hispanic Community in Georgia he Latino Community Fund of Washington invests in the Latino community to cultivate new leaders, support effective nonprofit organizations, and improve the quality of life for all Washingtonians. “Siembra” means “to sow” and the fund seeks to grow opportunity for local residents through charitable giving to worthwhile nonprofit programs. There is power in us and there is strength … Continue reading Front Page Our Vision: LCF Georgia will be the most trusted connector between funders, nonprofits, individuals, and businesses working with and within the Latinx community in Georgia. Our mission is to be a catalyzer for investment, collaboration and positive narrative with … The Latino Community Fund cultivates new leaders, supports cultural and community based non-profit organizations, and improves the quality of life for all Washingtonians. With your help, the Progreso Latino Fund can move much faster. She has a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management. The Advisory Committee of the Progreso Latino Fund is looking for Latinos and others to join them to develop Latino leadership in Greater New Haven and to build an equitable community. We are always striving to help our friends and members get involved. She is the recipient of the 2018 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award, the 2018 Women of Inspiration of the Atlanta Dream, named one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia and a 2017 Hispanics in Philanthropy Fellow among other distinctions. She is a member of the Joint Commission’s Long Term Care Advisory Council, American Hospital Association’s Institute for Diversity in Health Management, member of the National Forum for Latino Healthcare Executives and National Association of Healthcare Service Executives (NAHSE), among others. Ana Maria has been recognized as one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 Under 40 award recipients and was recently selected for Georgia State University's 40 Under 40 Inaugural Class. Gigi is a social entrepreneur and nonprofit professional with over 20 years of experience in the areas of general management, strategy, operations, marketing and fund development in both for-profit and nonprofit spaces. She is a board member of the Latino Community Fund. LCCU is taking the necessary precautions to promote the well-being of our members, employees, and all those who enter our branches. Founder and partner of Aida & Co, Aida is also director of the International Women’s Forum (IWF), a key Latino leader and instrumental in the development of many local anchor organizations including the Latin American Association, The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and others. Progreso Latino Fund Read more about this fund. Despite these challenges, our community has been resilient and unified, thanks to so many caring individuals and to the Progreso Latino Fund (PLF) that supported: • Fair Haven Community Health Care Center for emergency food delivery to families. Learn more about the dynamic individuals leading the way to a stronger community. • Arte Inc. to provide continued enrichment of our children in their Hispanic cultural heritage. LCF Leadership team: Our success is directly attributed to leadership, expertise, and visionary insight of this team. Mr. Fernandez has received the “Vision Award” from Liveable City for his work creating HousingWorks, the Non-Profit Leadership award from Austin Under 40 and Ernst and Young’s 2012 Social Entrepreneur of the Year award. “New Georgia Media was the perfect partner for our campaign’s media and outreach efforts. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Georgia with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. She has 20 years of C-Suite experience in the US and abroad. Collectively, we do more. Daniela is the Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Head of Strategy and Solutions for Fifth Third Bank. He is an alum of the New Leaders Council, an Urban Fellow through GSU College of Law and has been named a Georgia Trends 40 under 40, and one of the 40 under 40 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Pedro received a BA from Emory University with a double major in Political Science and French Studies and is experienced in research and data analysis, healthcare management  customer service and is fully tri-lingual (Spanish, English, French) with intermediate German proficiency, He founded and ran a NGO dedicated to providing meals to unprivileged children in Maracaibo, Venezuela. LCF provides free and unbiased counseling to over 1,200 individuals each year, helping connect underrepresented communities to health care related resources. -We build a stronger community by being intentional about collaborations and building networks. The Siembra Latinos Fund is one of ten members of the National Latino Funds Alliance. Latino Community Fund of Washington State (LCF) informs and engages Latino community members to be more involved in shaping and advocating for environmental and climate justice policies. Work is premised on the fact that community members directly impacted by issues (health disparities) have the knowledge of what needs to change to improve their lives and families. Most recently Christina worked with CUNY's Senior University Dean of Academic Affairs Office focusing on professional development for teams leading citywide educational programs. PO Box 30669, Seattle, WA 98103 | Email: [email protected], Contact | Donate | Newsroom | Central Washington. The Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) supports Latinx-serving nonprofits in Georgia with advocacy, program development, technical assistance and grant making. Her family is from Colombia. Sam is a filmmaker, creative director, mother, feminist, civil rights activist and a sought-after speaker on college campuses addressing issues of immigration, gender equality, identity, culture, and ethnicity. A successful entrepreneur in the technology and health care space, born in the Dominican Republic and served as an interpreter and cultural navigator for her family. The Latino Community Fund of Washington invests in the Latino community to cultivate new leaders, support effective nonprofit organizations, and improve the quality of life for all Washingtonians. Founder and CEO of OffThaRecord, a creative content agency. He joined the board in 2016. Henry is a successful logistics entrepreneur and a former director of corporate relations at Georgia Power. WE HELP GEORGIA GROW. She has a degree in Political Science and International Relations from UNG. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response. -Amplify and increase our diverse community visibility and advocacy to strengthen our identity. Antonio Molina is a Lawyer and Navy Veteran. Dedicated to inspiring community philanthropy and engaging people to invest in the educational excellence, leadership development, and convening and engaging the Hispanic community to improve the quality of life for Latinos and the Silicon Valley region. The Latino Community Fund of Washington is looking to award almost $400,000 in emergency rental assistance to Yakima County households — and … DATE: April 7, 2020. Watch this short video to see our impact and to learn how you can become involved. Our mission is to be a catalyst for investment, collaborative work, and positive narrative with and within the Latinx/Hispanic Community … Former Vice President of Latin Affairs for The Coca-Cola Company. Sergio Mendez is a first-generation college graduate of immigrant parents. He is former chairman and president of 100 Black Men of Atlanta and was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as well as the Criminal Justice Reform Commission. LEAD Atlanta graduate, 2018 Georgia Latino Entrepreneurship Study (GLER), Scholarships for Citizenship & DACA Application. Siembra Latinos Fund More than 100 supporters of the Siembra Latinos Fund (SLF) of the Community Foundation for Monterey County gathered at the Taylor Farms Building in Salinas, CA Thursday, September 27, 2018 to launch the new Latino-focused philanthropic initiative. Dianne Roman-Gonzalez grew up in Manati, Puerto Rico raised by a mother with an arduous work ethic encouraging the development of her leadership skills and fostering volunterism and community engagement. Model: LCF Georgia is a 501 c 3 nonprofit with a membership of Latinx-led, Latinx-governed and Latinx-serving community organizations. -We promote, support and invest in civic participation to champion community issues and create policies that create opportunities for our families, workers, entrepreneurs, students and women. Vice President of CCI Companies. She has an undergrad degree in Biology and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Puerto Rico. He is a recognized leader on housing, transportation and economic development issues. Mission To improve the well being of Latinos in Washington State, especially those most in need, by supporting local organizations that improve the health, education, community and economic development of the Latino community. He is a six year veteran of the US Army. LCF Georgia members focus in the following key focus areas-Leadership development, advocacy and civic participation-Health and safety-Education and Educational attainment-Entrepreneurship, economic development and mobility-Human & legal services-Arts & Culture. ember of the Georgia Bankers Association Board of Directors and  the Community Bankers Association of Georgia’s Associate Member Advisory Council. Throughout her 15 years as a nonprofit professional she has held various leadership roles working to strengthen program, operational and fundraising systems. LOCATION: Facebook Live The League of United Latin American Citizens is the largest and oldest Hispanic membership organization in the country. As part of the Love Not Fear Fund, Latino Community Foundation’s response to COVID-19, this event featured four community partners directly on the frontlines serving the Latino community. Our Mission: We are a catalyst for investment, collaborative work, and positive narrative for the Latinx/Hispanic Community in Georgia. She  has a broad background and over 15 years of experience in community-based participatory research (CBPR), women’s health disparities, health policy, and social determinants of health. Lillian has served as VP of Sustainability and Stakeholder Relations at The Coca-Cola Company and previously was the President of the Hispanic Federation of New York. She is a 2018 scholar at The Aspen Institute. Board members of the Hispanic Fund are active members, supporters, and advocates for the Latino community in Lorain County. To achieve its mission and address the needs of Latinos, LCF programs create a vibrant community through civic engagement, healthy families, arts and culture. 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