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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
‘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.
This is the people’s house’: Students from farmworker families speak out at Georgia Capitol, GBP
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
“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
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
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.
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).
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.
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
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
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.
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”.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Talk Justice Tuesday February 11 2025 – 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.
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