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
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 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 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 MoreThe Impact of COVID-19 in Georgia’s Diverse Communities and Immigrants
As communities in Georgia grapple with the ongoing pandemic, the economic recesion. Specific groups are disproportionate affected because of specific challenges like language, limited mobility, diverse documentation, and cultural competency. While at the begining of the public health crisis it was clear how unprepared mainstream organizations were to serve immigrants, rural communities were likely never…
Read More2020 Census Data Release: Georgia is More Diverse than Ever
The 2020 Census Data Release today confirmed that Georgia, like America, is more diverse than ever.
Read MoreLCF Georgia Supports and Celebrates Dekalb County’s Efforts for an Inclusive People’s Democracy
The “#Dear Georgia,It’s Time” campaign launched with the belief that all Georgia voters should be included in our democracy. In just 6 weeks, we won a major victory to expand language access for Georgia voters. Dekalb County becomes the first county to voluntarily provide resources and sample ballots in Spanish and Korean.
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