LCF Georgia honored Latino leaders across all 3 branches of GA’s government, promoting inclusion, accountability, and representation statewide.
Read MoreThe State of the Latino Community in Georgia Report. Key Facts & Figures
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 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 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 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 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
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