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
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…
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