In the context of the 10th Annual Latino Summit & Forum co-hosted with Ser Familia, over 150 decision-makers decision-makers and leaders had the opportunity to explore the findings of The State of the Latino Community in Georgia Report, a collaborative effort supported by the Latinx Alliance LCF Georgia, Ser Familia and Neighborhood Nexus featuring not only quantitative data, but also real voices…
Read MoreLCF Georgia’s Statement Following the 2024 Elections (Español abajo)
Thank you to each volunteer, voter, candidate, and supporter who attended the 2024 elections. We are grateful and inspired to work alongside you and your colleagues. While the election is over, however, participating in Democracy is a year around responsibility. We encourage you to rest as needed and also recommit to be active members of…
Read MoreResilience and Festivity: Latino Immigrants’ Influence on US Independence Day Celebrations (Español abajo)
Written by Lupita Quezada-Orosco Worldwide the month of July is a celebration of freedom in over 20 countries, four of which are Latin American countries. Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru share July as an independence month with the U.S.. Over the past years, the immigrant population has steadily increased in the nation. Over 45.3 million…
Read MoreEmpowering Latino Leaders: LCF Georgia’s Second Civic Participation Fellowship Program (Español abajo)
Over the past weekend, the Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) successfully concluded its second Civic Participation Fellowship Program, a transformative three-day in-person initiative aimed at empowering Latino youth and community members across Georgia.
Read MoreChallenging HB 1105: Protecting Immigrant Communities in Georgia
For immigrants and immigrant families that call Georgia their home, this year in particular has been an attack on their existence and their wellbeing. Despicable rhetoric, disinformation, the passage and signing of HB 1105 by Governor Kemp into law, and the recent executive order from President Biden that limits the legal right of individuals crossing at the southern border to request asylum are all actions that have made it clear that immigrants are on the political chopping block and are the first to be used for political gain.
Read MoreOn World Health Day: Doctor or Rent? What Really Are Our Options? (En español abajo)
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 MoreRejecting fear-mongering threats to all communities. What should you do?
We at LCF Georgia firmly reject and denounce threats of violence, deportation, hate and any language that diminishes any community. We are concerned about the fear these messages create in our children and families. Pamphlets have been reported in public parks, schools. Texts and emails have been received by many. — El Fondo Comunitario Latino…
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.
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