Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Barbara that children born in this country are, and will remain, citizens of the United States at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment. This decision affirms that being American begins at birth and is tied to this soil; not to race, blood, class, inheritance, or the…
Read MoreThe World Cup Feels a Galaxy Away. We Brought It Home to the Kids Anyway.
“Sí se puede” (Yes, we can) is what Fabio Ceballos said in 2021 when we first met with him and shared the idea of starting a soccer academy for kids who already loved soccer. This was an opportunity to create a community-centric safe space where kids 6-14 could learn about resources, talk about their challenges,…
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 MoreGeorgia is at the bottom for health access for Latinos
The 2026 Commonwealth Fund State Health Disparity Report confirms something many of us have felt in our bones for a long time: for Latinos in the U.S.and especially here in Georgia: staying healthy is an uphill battle that seems to get steeper and harder. Georgia is at the very bottom in health system performance when…
Read MoreWorld Health Day: Centering Community, Care, and Access
This World Health Day, learn how LCF Georgia provides free, culturally accessible health screenings and referrals to Latino communities across Georgia—no insurance or immigration status required.
Read MoreDignity, Respect, and Justice Above Legacy: A Movement Is Only as Strong as Its Most Vulnerable Member
There is a painful truth our community has carried quietly for too long. In the name of progress, we have sometimes looked away from harm. In the urgency to build movements, we have allowed the very people those movements were meant to protect, especially children, to become collateral damage. Today, we say this clearly: No…
Read MoreStatement from Latino Community Fund Georgia on Fatal Incident in Savannah
Latino Community Fund Georgia mourns the tragic and unnecessary loss of life of Savannah educator Linda Davis, who was killed after her vehicle was struck by a driver fleeing a traffic stop involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ms. Davis was an innocent community member who was not involved in the enforcement action and…
Read MoreLCF Georgia Condemns the Killing of Alex Pretti by ICE
Latino Community Fund Georgia forcefully condemns the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE officers during their federal occupation in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. Alex was a 37-year-old American citizen, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, and a lawful gun owner with no criminal history. Video evidence shows he was recording using his phone,…
Read MoreLCF Georgia Expands Board with New Appointments and Leadership Team Updates
The Latino Community Fund Georgia (“LCF Georgia”) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jason Cuevas and Carlos Fernandez to its board of directors. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 — The Latino Community Fund Georgia (“LCF Georgia”) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jason Cuevas and Carlos A. Fernandez to its board…
Read MoreLCF Georgia Condemn the Killing of Renee Nicole Goods by ICE
We at LCF Georgia, forcefully condemn the killing of Renee Nicole Goods by an ICE officer during an operation in Minneapolis yesterday. Renee was a mom, a citizen, a community member and advocate in her neighborhood. Per the video, she did not exercise any form of violence against law enforcement or her community and yet…
Read MoreThirteen Years of DACA: A Legacy of Hope, A Call for Action
Thirteen years after the launch of DACA, we reflect on its profound impact on immigrant youth and families in Georgia. Executive Director Gigi Pedraza shares why now, more than ever, we must demand permanent protections for Dreamers and honor their contributions with bold, compassionate leadership.
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