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September 16th, 2025 | The Latino Community Fund Announces Third Annual Orgullo Pride Reception at Atlanta City Hall
The Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) is proud to announce the return of its third annual Orgullo Pride Reception, a vibrant celebration honoring Latinx LGBTQIA+ leaders and community members across Georgia. This year’s event will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Atlanta City Hall (55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303). Admission is free and open to all but requires an RSVP.
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September 15th, 2025 | Atlanta residents gather at Historic Fourth Ward Park to say: “Estamos Aqui.” We are Here
On Saturday afternoon, drums boomed as a ten-person troupe danced across Historic Fourth Ward Park, their boots and ankles dangling with dried shells. The dancers were performing a danza chichimeca, which comes from Mexican and Aztec cultures; the dried shells were from a seed pod native to Central America. They bounced to the sides, taking two steps and lifting one of their legs to make a rhythmic sound with the shells, and repeating the movement to the other side while the feathers of their colorful outfits followed them. Each move of the dance was an offering to a different god, explained lead dancer César Martínez, including the gods of rain, fire, and deer. To the other side of the outdoor theatre, sitting on the stands, hundreds of people were glued watching the unique performance.
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September 13th, 2025 | In days after Hyundai raid, ‘overwhelming’ fear seizes immigrants
As federal agents swarmed the Hyundai Metaplant campus near Savannah on Sep. 4, Daniela Rodriguez received a flurry of phone calls. On the other end of the line were frightened workers.
“They were like: ‘OK, I see people running. Should I run? Should I stay here?,’” said Rodriguez, who leads the Savannah-based group Migrant Equity Southeast.
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September 10th, 2025 | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Estamos Aqui Fiesta this Saturday at Old Fourth Ward Park
The Estamos Aquí Fiesta takes place on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Old Fourth Ward Park in Atlanta. It is FREE to attend.
Hours are 3 to 5 p.m.
This is a celebration of heritage, culture, joy, and comunidad.
Come for a vibrant day full of Latin American flavor, creativity, and connection.
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September 10th, 2025 | Estamos Aquí Fiesta
The Latino Community Fund – Georgia is hosting the annual Estamos Aqui Festival, featuring Latin vendors, dancing, and food. Entry is free.
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August 21st, 2025 | ICE relied on sheriff’s office to fight releasing Spanish-language reporter in Georgia, records show
The federal immigration case against a jailed, Spanish-language journalist has been bolstered by the help of a metro Atlanta sheriff’s office, public records show. Mario Guevara’s two-month confinement in immigration detention has drawn outcry from free press and immigration advocates.
Immigration officials’ primary objection to releasing Guevara on bond as he awaits the outcome of deportation proceedings, according to court records, is rooted in how he reports on law enforcement.
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August 13th, 2025 | Latino Community Fund Georgia to Host ‘Estamos Aquí Fiesta 2025’ in Celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, CBS 42
The Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) is excited to announce the return of its signature event, “Estamos Aquí Fiesta 2025,” a vibrant, free, and family-friendly celebration launching Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Historic Old Fourth Ward Park Amphitheater in Atlanta.
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August 8th, 2025 | Ultimate Guide to Hispanic Heritage Month in Atlanta
Atlanta celebrates diversity every single day, and during Hispanic Heritage Month, we go big. Throughout the month, communities and businesses around Atlanta celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic culture to the United States and our very own city. Here are a few events to celebrate all month long, or ideas to celebrate at any time of the year.
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July 30th, 2025 | Gwinnett County Sheriff hosts immigration law discussion amid concerns over enforcement
Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is addressing growing concerns about Georgia’s new immigration law, HB 1105, following criticism from community groups and civil rights organizations.
In response to public comments and recent controversy, the sheriff’s office hosted a closed-door, solution-focused discussion with elected officials, civil rights organizations, and community leaders; with the goal to clarify the department’s role under the new law and encourage open dialogue.
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July 30th, 2025 | Summary of Learnings for Community and Media from Meeting with Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor
A diverse group of community organizations including Common Cause, Asian Americans Advancing Justice‐Atlanta, GALEO Impact Fund, LCF Georgia, CASA and Poder Latinx and representatives from the Gwinnett delegation gathered on Monday, July 28, at 11 a.m. at Lucky Shoals Park Community Center to share learnings and remaining questions about the extent of the Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and specifically with ICE and Custom and Border Patrol Enforcement and to get clarity on the process, reasoning and intention when charging journalist Mario Guevara with traffic violations almost month after they were committed and after his arrest in Dekalb County.
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July 29th, 2025 | Reunión entre organizaciones y Sheriff de Gwinnett aborda ley HB1105 y colaboración con ICE, Hispatlanta
El lunes 28 de julio, representantes de diversas organizaciones comunitarias —entre ellas Common Cause, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, GALEO Impact Fund, LCF Georgia, CASA y Poder Latinx— junto con miembros de la delegación de Gwinnett, se reunieron en el Centro Comunitario Lucky Shoals Park para discutir inquietudes sobre la colaboración de la Oficina del Sheriff de Gwinnett con el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS), en particular con ICE y la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP).
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July 29th, 2025 | Organizaciones se reúnen con el Sheriff de Gwinnett para exigir claridad sobre colaboración con ICE y el caso del periodista Mario Guevara
Representantes de diversas organizaciones comunitarias y de derechos civiles se reunieron este lunes 28 de julio con el Sheriff del condado de Gwinnett, Keybo Taylor, para expresar su preocupación sobre la colaboración de su oficina con la agencia federal de inmigración (ICE).
La reunión también tuvo el objetivo de exigir transparencia en el proceso que llevó a la detención del reportero Mario Guevara por infracciones de tránsito.
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July 28th, 2025 | Gwinnett community groups demand sheriff hold town hall on immigration enforcement
Lawmakers and community groups met with Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor Monday morning to discuss concerns over the county’s enforcement of Georgia’s immigration law, HB 1105.
The groups, including Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, GALEO Impact Fund and Common Cause Georgia, held a news conference Monday calling for public town halls to discuss HB 1105 and the recent arrest of Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara.
“People are rightfully scared, and that includes people who are fully documented,” said State Rep. Marvin Lim, D-Norcross.
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July 10th, 2025 | Poultry worker’s deportation upends Gainesville family
In May, Magali Bonilla, 21, drove with her mother, Maria, from Gainesville to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Atlanta.
Maria Bonilla had crossed the border illegally in 2001, but obtained a work permit to stay and work legally in the country, because of her clean criminal record and her four U.S.-born children. To ward off deportation, she was required to regularly check in with ICE to allow the agency to check for arrests.
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July 1st, 2025 | “287(g) counties start becoming deportation pipelines,” an advocate in Georgia says
The controversial program empowers local law enforcement to act on behalf of federal immigration authorities—and, critics say, increases the likelihood of detention and even deportation for people pulled over for minor traffic stops. Its use in Georgia is growing.
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June 26th, 2025 | Piden a senadores Ossoff y Warnock rechazar recortes a programas sociales que afectarian a familias inmigrantes, Hispatlanta
Diez organizaciones comunitarias de Georgia han enviado una carta urgente a los senadores Jon Ossoff y Raphael Warnock, pidiéndoles que rechacen una propuesta presupuestaria que limitaría el acceso a servicios de salud y apoyo social para familias inmigrantes con estatus legal.
La carta, coordinada por Latino Community Fund Georgia, fue firmada por organizaciones como GALEO Impact Fund, U-Lead Athens, Women Watch Afrika, Asian American Advocacy Fund, Southern Poverty Law Center, Latino LinQ, Grow Initiative GA, Los Vecinos de Buford Highway y Migrant Equity Southeast.
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June 25th, 2025 | Advocates Urge Sen. Ossoff and Sen. Warnock to reject safety net cuts targering immigrant families
“This bill is a direct attack on immigrant families who contribute to Georgia every day. Stripping access to food, health care, and tax credits from those who are lawfully present, and even their U.S. citizen children, is both cruel and economically short-sighted. We’re calling on our leaders to reject H.R. 1 and stand for a Georgia where every family has the dignity, safety, and support they deserve,” Jean-Luc Rivera, Deputy Executive Director, Latino Community Fund Georgia.
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March 29th, 2025 | What you need to know about the Georgia economy and immigrant workers, GBPI
1.3 million immigrants reside in Georgia, comprising 11.6% of the total population in the state. That’s more than 1 out of every 9 Georgians. 49% of immigrants in Georgia are naturalized citizens. 653,000 U.S.-born Georgians live with at least one immigrant parent, accounting for 6.7% of the total U.S.-born resident population in the state.
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March 26th, 2025 | Families of migrant farmworkers visited the Georgia Capitol
Families of migrant farmworkers visited the Georgia Capitol to challenge lawmakers amid the state’s escalating immigration crackdown. Dozens of students during Farmworkers Awareness Week petitioned lawmakers to protect farmers behind the state’s food supply. State lawmakers have proposed measures that increase penalties for undocumented workers and employers.
Farmworker Families Take Their Fight to Georgia’s Capitol Amid Immigration Crackdown, AJC
March 25th, 2025 | ‘This is the people’s house’: Students from farmworker families speak out at Georgia Capitol
Organized by the Latino Community Fund Georgia on March 21, Farmworking Families Day brought together dozens of students who are U.S. citizens and are enrolled in the College Assistance Migrant Program and others pursuing their GED, alongside their educators.
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March 25th, 2025 | Farmworker families press lawmakers on immigration crackdown in Georgia
Families of migrant farmworkers visited the Georgia Capitol to challenge lawmakers amid the state’s escalating immigration crackdown. Dozens of students during Farmworkers Awareness Week petitioned lawmakers to protect farmers behind the state’s food supply. State lawmakers have proposed measures that increase penalties for undocumented workers and employers. Advocates warn that targeting immigrant labor could strain Georgia’s $74 billion agricultural industry. This while Governor Kemp’s office announced support for training state officers to help ICE deportations, calling it a “common sense measure” to deter uncontrolled immigration.
Farmworker families press lawmakers on immigration crackdown in Georgia, AJC
March 25th, 2025 | “They will leave me an envelope with all the documents and passports of my siblings so that I can become their legal guardian”
285 South spoke with children of farmworkers who gathered at the Georgia Capitol; many described steps their families were taking to protect themselves from immigration officials.
“They will leave me an envelope with all the documents and passports of my siblings so that I can become their legal guardian,” 285 South
March 24th, 2025 | Under the Gold Dome: March 24, 2025
Gigi Pedraza, executive director of the Latino Community Fund Georgia and organizer of the advocacy day, said to the students at the rally, ”Agriculture is the biggest economic sector in Georgia, with over $75 billion every year. I want to remind folks that when we go in the Capitol, that this is the people’s house.
Under the Gold Dome: March 24, 2025, Atlanta Community Press Colective
March 24th, 2025 | GPB morning headlines for March 24, 2025
Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff held a rally in Atlanta over the weekend.
Agriculture is Georgia’s leading industry. That’s something high school and college students from farm worker families wanted to remind lawmakers during a visit to the state Capitol on Friday.
March 21st, 2025 | Familias Agrícolas en el Capitolio, Notivision Georgia
Más de 100 estudiantes, educadores y familias agricultoras alzaron su voz en el Capitolio de Georgia.
El viernes 21 de marzo, se llevó a cabo la quinta edición del evento Farmworking Families at the Capitol, organizado por Latino Community Fund Georgia (LCF Georgia).
March 21st, 2025 | Farmworking Families at the Capitol, Discover Atlanta
Each year, to kick off Farm Worker Awareness Week, farm-working students and community members from South Georgia visit the state capitol to learn about the legislative process and meet with elected officials. Before the event, our dedicated South Georgia team provides training on topics such as voter registration, the legislative process, identifying representatives, and effectively communicating priorities.
March 20th, 2025 | Farmworker families plan Capitol visit amid Georgia immigration crackdown
Every year at the end of March, Farmworker Awareness Week brings nationwide demonstrations and calls to protect agricultural laborers from abuse and exploitation.
In Georgia, over 100 farmworkers and college-age children of farmworkers will meet with lawmakers at the Georgia State Capitol on Friday, unofficially ushering in the start of Farmworker Awareness Week four days later.
Farmworker families plan Capitol visit amid Georgia immigration crackdown, AJC
March 18th, 2025 | Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) y GALEO celebraron el Tercer Día Latino en el Capitolio de Georgia con éxito
En una jornada llena de inspiración y colaboración, el Día Latino en el Capitolio celebró su tercera edición anual en la que más de 20 organizaciones comunitarias y más de 300 personas se unieron para reconocer las contribuciones culturales, los logros y la creciente influencia de los latinos en el estado de Georgia.
El evento, organizado por el Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) y GALEO, reunió a un diverso grupo de asistentes que incluyó a
representantes de organizaciones miembro, empresas locales, líderes comunitarios y medios de comunicación. Además, varios funcionarios
públicos, tanto estatales como locales, participaron activamente, entre ellos, los senadores Reshaun Kemp y Jason Esteves, el representante
Phil Olaleye, la concejal de Hiram Melissa Bayardelle y la alcaldesa pro tempore de South Fulton, Linda Pritchett.
Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) y GALEO celebraron el Tercer Día Latino en el Capitolio de Georgia con éxito, PrensaAtlanta
March 18th, 2025 | Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) y GALEO celebraron el Tercer Día Latino
en el Capitolio de Georgia con éxito
En una jornada llena de inspiración y colaboración, el Día Latino
en el Capitolio celebró su tercera edición anual en la que más de
20 organizaciones comunitarias y más de 300 personas se unieron
para reconocer las contribuciones culturales, los logros y la creciente
influencia de los latinos en el estado de Georgia.
El evento, organizado por el Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia)
y GALEO, reunió a un diverso grupo de asistentes que incluyó a
representantes de organizaciones miembro, empresas locales, líderes
comunitarios y medios de comunicación.
March 7th, 2025 | Familias Agrícolas en el Capitolio
El Viernes 21 de Marzo, más de 100 personas, incluidos estudiantes hispanos, educadores, padres y líderes del Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), Valdosta University y University of North Georgia (UNG), se reunirán para el la quinta iniciativa anual “Familias Agrícolas en el Capitolio”.
March 6th, 2025 | Quinto Evento Anual “Familias agrícolas en el Capitolio”
El Quinto Evento Anual “Familias agrícolas en el Capitolio”, que se llevará a cabo el viernes 21 de marzo de 2025 en Liberty Plaza. Este evento importante reunirá a más de 100 personas, incluidos estudiantes, educadores, padres y líderes de diversas universidades de Georgia, para abogar por la comunidad agrícola durante la Semana de Concientización sobre los Trabajadores Agrícolas.
Quinto Evento Anual “Familias agrícolas en el Capitolio”, PrensaAtlanta
February 6th, 2025 | No Georgia agenda without a Latino agenda’: Latinos call for equal opportunities at State Capitol
Latino advocates in Georgia are calling on their state lawmakers to create equal opportunities for the people of their community.
The Latino Community Fund of Georgia, GALEO, partner organizations and Latino residents gathered in Liberty Plaza, across the street from the Georgia State Capitol Wednesday morning.
February 5th, 2025 | Latino day at the Capitol, 285 South
Over 200 people and 24 organizations gathered at the Georgia Capitol today for Latino Day – an annual gathering where community members come together to learn about the legislative process.
This year, in light of the recent ICE arrests that have rattled many communities, immigrant advocates and elected officials shared messages of empowerment.
February 5th, 2025 | Organizaciones celebran el Día Latino en el Capitolio Estatal, Telemundo Atlanta
February 5th, 2025 | Día Latino en el Capitolio de Georgia LIVE, Telemundo Atlanta
February 5th, 2025 | El 5 de febrero más de 220 personas se reunieron para celebrar el 3er Día Latino en el Capitolio Estatal de Georgia.
El 5 de febrero más de 220 personas se reunieron para celebrar el 3er Día Latino en el Capitolio Estatal de Georgia.
Miembros de la comunidad, organizadores y funcionarios electos, se hicieron presente para decir con orgullo #EstamosAquí.
La organización Latino Community Fund -LCF Georgia, #GALEO
y representantes de otras entidades convocaron a este evento para abordar temas como la defensa de derechos y para explicar cual es el trayecto de una propuesta hasta que se convierte en ley.
“Nuestra comunidad se está fortaleciendo cada día y no podríamos estar más orgullosos de ser parte de ella”, dijo Gigi Pedraza, directora del FCL-Georgia.
Día Latino en el Capitolio de Georgia LIVE, Telemundo Atlanta
Tenemos el poder económico, el poder político “ Gigi Pedraza Latino Community Fund -LCF Georgia
February 5th, 2025 | La comunidad latina hizo historia en el Capitolio de Georgia.
Durante la mañana de hoy, más de 200 latinos se reunieron en el Tercer Día Latino en el Capitolio, un evento clave organizado por Latino Community Fund Georgia (LCF Georgia), GALEO y una coalición de 14 organizaciones locales.
Este año, la jornada tuvo un significado especial al enmarcarse dentro de la Sesión Legislativa más diversa en la historia del estado. La comunidad latina no solo celebró su impacto y contribuciones en Georgia, sino que también destacó su poder colectivo en la toma de decisiones.
La comunidad latina hizo historia en el Capitolio de Georgia, NotiVision Georgia
February 5th, 2025 | Tercer Día Anual Latino en el Capitolio
“Tercer Día Anual Latino en el Capitolio”, iniciativa realizada este miércoles 5 de febrero, organizada conjuntamente por Latino Community Fund Georgia (LCF Georgia) y GALEO, además de una coalición de catorce organizaciones locales.
El evento celebra las contribuciones culturales, los logros y la creciente influencia de los latinos en todo el estado. Con la asistencia de más de 300 miembros de la comunidad y organizadores cada año, el Día Latino en el Capitolio se ha convertido en uno de los eventos más importantes para la comunidad latina en el área metropolitana de Atlanta.
February 5th, 2025 | Separate Latino Days at state Capitol with dueling takes on state, national immigration crackdowns
Separate Latino Day celebrations took place at the state Capitol this week, with Georgia political factions voicing differing stances on Trump’s controversial deportation plans. The issue of immigration policy continues to simmer in the Georgia Legislature, with several immigration-related bills filed since the session started in mid-January.
Daniela Rodriguez, executive director of Migrant Equity Southeast, spoke about the challenges faced by Latino communities, including fear of ICE raids and other immigration crackdowns she says are unfair. She was one of the guest speakers at Wednesday’s third annual Latino Day event at the state Capitol organized by the Latino Community Fund Georgia, the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials and 14 local organizations.
Separate Latino Days at state Capitol with dueling takes on state, national immigration crackdowns, Georgia Recorder
February 5th, 2025 | DACA recipient advocates for immigration reform during Latino Day at Georgia State Capitol
On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” he talked candidly with show host Rose Scott about his family’s immigration journey and shared why he’s joining GALEO at the state capitol to advocate for immigration, education, diversity, equity and inclusion.
DACA recipient advocates for immigration reform during Latino Day at Georgia State Capitol, WABE
February 5th, 2025 | Latino Day at the Georgia state Capitol
Fourteen local organizations came together to celebrate the third annual Latino Day at the state Capitol. The Latino Community Fund of Georgia and GALEO co-hosted the event and along with various other nonprofits, they celebrated Latino cultural contributions and the growing Latino influence in the state.
January 28, 2025 | How business and community leaders are responding to Atlanta ICE arrests
Arrests by immigration agents that started Sunday in Atlanta and other cities around the country have driven uncertainty and concerns for some businesses, workersand community leaders.
Some workers, even if they are legally authorized to work in the United States, are worried about the possibility of being swept up in Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests targeting others at their workplace. Businesses in certain industries are also concerned about how their workforce could be affected, the possibility of absenteeism and longer-term staff shortages as a result.
How business and community leaders are responding to Atlanta ICE arrests, AJC
January 27th, 2025 | Georgia Today: Immigration arrests in Georgia; Log Off movement; James Beard Awards
On the Monday, Jan. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Immigrant advocacy groups in Georgia help their communities prepare for federal immigration sweeps; a student-led group offers help with ending mindless doom-scrolling; and 12 Georgia restaurants are nominated for the prestigious James Beard Awards.
Georgia Today: Immigration arrests in Georgia; Log Off movement; James Beard Awards, GPB-NPR
January 17th, 2025 | Education, policing, and free speech: Immigrant communities prepare for Georgia’s 2025 legislative session
In 2024, lawmakers passed controversial legislation requiring local law enforcement to report undocumented detainees to federal officials. This year, advocates fear more anti-immigrant measures are in the works.
Education, policing, and free speech: Immigrant communities prepare for Georgia’s 2025 legislative session, 285 South
January 17th, 2025 | Senate overwhelmingly supports advancing bill named for Laken Riley
All but nine members of the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to move forward on legislation that would allow law enforcement agencies to detain undocumented immigrants accused of nonviolent crimes like burglary or theft.
Named for Laken Riley, the 22-year-old nursing student killed last year on the University of Georgia’s campus, the legislation is a priority for Republicans hoping to make good on President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises to curb immigration.
Education, policing, and free speech: Immigrant communities prepare for Georgia’s 2025 legislative session, 285 South
June 26th, 2025 | Un golazo de media cancha y de cabeza
Por tercer año consecutivo, el Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia), junto a Amigos de la Comunidad, llevó a cabo la Academia de Fútbol 2-Gen en Doraville, un programa gratuito que combinó entrenamiento deportivo para niños con educación en salud para familias de bajos ingresos del condado de DeKalb. Participaron 40 niños junto a sus padres durante el mes de junio.
Mientras los menores practicaban fútbol, los adultos asistieron a talleres sobre nutrición, salud mental, derechos y prevención de la violencia doméstica. El objetivo fue fortalecer a las familias a través del deporte y la educación.
May 21st, 2025 | LCF Georgia’s Soccer Academy Champions Health, Family, and Community Connection
For the third year in a row, the Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia), in partnership with Amigos de la Comunidad, is hosting its 2-Gen Soccer Academy at Doraville Recreation’s Honeysuckle Park. Taking place throughout the month of June, this unique, FREE program combines soccer training for children with health education and wellness resources designed for low-income families in DeKalb County. This popular program is only able to serve around 50% of all applicants due to funding. A total of 40 children and their parents.
January 21st, 2025 | Georgia works to contain spread of bird flu from commercial poultry farm
The Georgia Department of Agriculture said avian influenza breached the first commercial poultry operation in the state, confirming the diagnosis late Friday. About 45,000 broiler breeders were on the site and being destroyed.
Gilda Pedraza, executive director of the Latino Community Fund of Georgia, said Tuesday her organization sprang into action to help protect poultry workers.
Georgia works to contain spread of bird flu from commercial poultry farm, HealthBeat
September 25th, 2025 | Latino organizations see increased need for food assistance amid federal cuts, ICE raids, WABE
Federal cuts to SNAP benefits, combined with immigration raids, have led to increased need for food assistance among some in the Latino community.
In August, the Latin American Association’s Emergency Food Pantry distributed more than 29,000 pounds of food — nearly double what they distributed in August 2024.
On Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” show host Rose Scott talked with Santiago Marquez, the CEO of the Latin American Association, and Gilda “Gigi” Pedraza, the executive director of the Latino Community Fund of Georgia.
September 25th, 2025 | Grassroots Atlanta nonprofits say federal funding cuts are hitting hard, Atlanta Civic Circle
Georgia nonprofit leaders said the Trump administration’s federal grant cuts are already affecting their operations – and they are bracing for more – at a forum convened by the Independent Sector, a national consortium of nonprofits and philanthropies, with the Southern Poverty Law Center.
September 17th, 2025 | Proclamación Ciudad de Doraville a LCF Georgia y Gigi Pedraza, Prensa Atlanta
Hoy la Ciudad de Doraville entregó una proclamación a la líder comunitaria @Gigi Pedraza, directora de @Latino Community Fund-LCF de Georgia.
La ceremonia se realizó en las nuevas instalaciones de Doraville City Hall en el marco de la conmemoración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
El reconocimiento entregado a la peruana Gigi Pedraza fue por sus importantes aportes al servicio de la comunidad.
September 14th, 2025 | Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: A Family 2 Family Special
May 19th, 2025 | The only nonprofit dedicated to South Asian American domestic violence survivors in Georgia faces major federal funding cuts
Sonya first arrived in Atlanta about ten years ago from the U.K. on a spousal visa. She said the marriage was abusive. The violence got so bad that at one point she called the police.
“The police officer took me out of the apartment, and he asked me if I was being abused,” Sonya, who is using a pseudonym as a safety precaution, told 285 South. “He said, If you can’t speak, then just blink. So that’s what I did. I blinked.”
The police officer then gave her a phone number. “He said, The minute you call this number, your life is going to change.You have to talk about it. You can’t stay quiet anymore,’” Sonya said.
May 2nd, 2025 | What did DOGE do? Layoff, lost grants and other fallout from federal funding cuts, State Affairs
The email hit her inbox like a hammer.
Gilda Pedraza, executive director and founder of the nonprofit Latino Community Fund Georgia, was working late on April 22 when the U.S. Department of Justice notified her that she was about to lose another federal grant.
It was the second funding slash in recent weeks. In March, funding for immigration legal services was axed. This time, the Justice Department was pulling money for an anti-hate program to promote conflict resolution between law enforcement and students.
March 17th, 2025 | LCF Georgia Celebrates Latino Leadership & Representation Across Georgia’s Government
On April 17, 2025, the Latino Community Fund Georgia (LCF Georgia) convened elected officials, legal leaders, and policy advocates at the Bradley Law Firm in Midtown Atlanta to celebrate the growing influence of bipartisan and nonpartisan Latino leadership in Georgia across all three branches of government
Designed to cultivate authentic relationships and promote collaboration across political lines, the event also emphasized the importance of accountability with elected officials, ensuring that leadership reflects and responds to the communities it serves. In doing so, the gathering reinforced LCF Georgia’s role as a convener and advocate in the policy space—bringing together organizations, current and former officeholders, and influential community leaders to strengthen collaborations.
March 17th, 2025 | LCF Georgia Celebrates Latino Leadership & Representation Across Georgia’s Government
On April 17, 2025, the Latino Community Fund Georgia (LCF Georgia) convened elected officials, legal leaders, and policy advocates at the Bradley Law Firm in Midtown Atlanta to celebrate the growing influence of bipartisan and nonpartisan Latino leadership in Georgia across all three branches of government
Designed to cultivate authentic relationships and promote collaboration across political lines, the event also emphasized the importance of accountability with elected officials, ensuring that leadership reflects and responds to the communities it serves. In doing so, the gathering reinforced LCF Georgia’s role as a convener and advocate in the policy space—bringing together organizations, current and former officeholders, and influential community leaders to strengthen collaborations.
March 17th, 2025 | Servicios y programas de LCF Georgia
Pedro Viloria de Latino Community Fund comparte información sobre los recursos y programas de LCF Georgia en el programa DCSD Te Escucha del Distrito Educativo de DeKalb.
Servicios y programas de LCF Georgia, DSTV Channel 24 (Comcast)
January 21st, 2025 | LCF Georgia Expands Board with New Appointments and Leadership Team Updates
The Latino Community Fund Georgia (“LCF Georgia”) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jennifer Blasco, Staci Fox, Alexander Gonzalez, Kisha Marshall, and Juan Mejia to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2025. These distinguished new members will bring a wealth of expertise and vision to help further LCF Georgia’s mission of advancing opportunities for the Latinx community across Georgia.
Georgia works to contain spread of bird flu from commercial poultry farm, HealthBeat
February 17th, 2025 | Social Impact Career Panel
Connect with international student alumni in social work and non-profit management. Engage with professionals, explore career paths, and expand your network. February 18, 2025, at 4:15 PM in the SSW Building Ground Floor Student Lounge, or on Zoom.
Social Impact Carrer Panel, UGA School of Social Work, Daniela Racines
February 11th 2025 | Talk Justice Tuesday – Youth and the Criminalization of Immigration
Threats of deportation and crack downs on immigration are coming at both the federal and state level. What happens to young people caught in between? Join criminal, juvenile, and immigration legal advocates to talk about the impact of legislation that criminalizes immigration status.
January 22nd, 2025 | Foro Informativo: “Lo que nos preocupa como comunidad
Existen grandes preocupaciones dentro de nuestra Comunidad debido a las recientes medidas migratorias anunciadas por el presidente Trump. Por este motivo, Prensa Atlanta y la organización sin fines de lucro, Amigos de la Comunidad, te invitan cordialmente a participar en el Foro Informativo a realizarse el sábado 1 de febrero en Doraville.
Foro Informativo: “Lo que nos preocupa como comunidad”, Gigi Pedraza