From what to wear to what we eat, we make on average between 33,000 to 35,000 decisions a day1. While some decisions may be inconsequential to people’s lives (i.e. what TV show to watch tonight) many of them force our families to choose between basic necessities, including food, shelter, medical attention, and clothing.
Read MoreLCF Georgia Statement on the Murder of Laken Riley
We at LCF Georgia are shocked and devastated by the news of the murder of Laken Riley, a nursing student from Augusta University on the UGA campus. We support a full investigation that will bring justice to her family and the community in Athens. Due process is key to the justice system and we are…
Read MoreLabor Day, Realities Then and Now
Today, many workers still face exploitative conditions in their centers and experience abuses, wage theft, trafficking, and consistent threats on their lives, from the limited access to water and rest, the exposure to the elements and pesticides and a system that still relies on cheap, poor, and imported labor with limited protections.
Read MoreDACA: Unlawful. A Devastating Decision for Thousands of Families
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and a District Court have now found the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) unlawful. While we respect the rule of law and await further legal action, Congress continues to have the power to legislate protections for the children and teens brought to the country by…
Read MoreNOW is a good time to rescind Title 42
The Latino Community Fund Inc (LCF Georgia) welcomes the Biden Administration decision to end Title 42 and encourages our congressional representatives and Senators to support this important step towards returning to established legal processes for asylum seekers publicly. What is Title 42? Title 42 is a World War II-era public health law granting the government…
Read More“La Bodega” Beyond a Food Pantry
As a way to alleviate the hardship faced by many of our immigrant families and as a pilot anti-hunger program for better and more sustainable ways to support families in crisis, “La Bodega,” is born. A transformative initiative that goes beyond being just a food pantry.
Read MoreLCF Georgia Welcomes Two Established Corporate Leaders to Board
LCF Georgia announces the appointment of Lea Clanton, Community Engagement Director for Georgia Power and Pamela Perkins, Director of Global Contracts for UPS to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2023.
The Board unanimously also elected Daniela Demaria as new Board Chair, Omar Esposito as Vice Chair, Luis Avila as Secretary (re-elected) and Lauren Waits as Treasurer
Read More2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Georgia
Community calendar celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month in Georgia in 2022
Read More#EstamosAquí Fiesta! Celebrating Latinx Heritage, Culture, Joy and Growth
Hosted by the Latino Community Fund – LCF Georgia, the festival will be Saturday, Sept. 10, from 3-8 p.m. at Historic Fourth Ward Park Amphitheater. Contacts: Gigi Pedraza, gigi@lcfgeorgia.org Daniela Racines, Daniela@LCFGeorgia.org (678) 705-2057 The Estamos Aquí Fiesta — We Are Here Festival — celebrates Latinx heritage, culture, joy and growth as part of Hispanic…
Read MoreThe History of Black History Month
What is Black History Month? Dr. Carter G. Woodsen, was a Harvard Historian, who founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). He worked to ensure the many contributions of African Americans were recognized and not forgotten or ignored. In 1926 the ASALH began to formally highlight black history with…
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