Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia)

Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) and Ser Familia, Inc. are excited to celebrate 10 years of Latino Summits in 2024, bringing together hundreds of service providers, and leaders from the philanthropic, education, social justice, and government sectors. This year, we will be unveiling the "State of Latinos in Georgia" report. A collaboration with the Latinx Alliance and Neighborhood Nexus aims to create a repository of information, data, and stories about the Latino community and our experiences in the state. More information and registration: https://lnkd.in/e7PG4es

Happy to have re-connected to our navigators working with Mayor's Office of International & Immigrant Affairs - Welcoming Atlanta and share about our programs, services and especially encourage them to participate in democracy in various ways to the extent possible: volunteering, running for office, keeping elected and appointed officials accountable, voting, supporting their neighbors and communities. #EstamosAqui

Re-posting from our colleague Edna Rodriguez from Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI). Farmers! If you have been affected by Hurricane Helene, we want to remind you, "CAMERA BEFORE CHAINSAWS." According to USDA's FSA, follow these steps: 1. Document damage with dated photographs, videos, and third-party verification (non-family if possible). 2. Make every effort to report farm damage to your local USDA Service Center to request assistance (if the office doesn't answer, be sure to leave a voicemail). Call your local USDA service center to seek pre-authorization to maximize your chances of getting cost-share reimbursements for repairs. If no one answers, leave a voicemail describing the damage and the repairs needed. If the line is down, you may call any county office in your state. (Be prepared to leave your name and description of damage (include both emergency and long-term) and a list of repairs you are requesting funding for.) 3. Farmers should start taking extensive notes in addition to pictures: --What damage you’ve experienced --What repairs you need to do --What costs you incur in implementing repairs --Keep RECEIPTS! 4. If possible to wait, do not start permanent repairs and field restoration without FSA authorization. You may do emergency repairs, e.g. gates, fencing, etc. Please contact RAFI’s Crisis Hotline if you have questions or need assistance: 866.586.6746 Compete this form to stay apprised of updates and information. We will stay in touch as we learn more. BE SAFE! The RAFI Team ------ LINKS Form to share information with us to receive updates: https://bit.ly/3ZQmVnb Disaster info from USDA: https://bit.ly/4dtB6kY RAFI Disaster Information: https://bit.ly/3zETBFk Directory of county offices (If your county's phone is down, you may call other county offices.): https://bit.ly/3ZMpZRc

Thank you to Adriana Vicuña for making sure our stories, culture and contributions are uplifted during this important time, which happens to be Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month AND also prime time to prepare for elections, where our votes will decide the next President and many other positions. #EstamosAqui https://lnkd.in/eP9_cs3S

🎉 Today is National Voter Registration Day! 🗳️ At Latino Community Fund Georgia, we believe that every voice matters and every vote counts. Our mission is to empower our communities by ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to make their voices heard in upcoming elections. If you haven’t registered yet, today is the perfect day to do so! ✅ Take the first step towards shaping a future that reflects your values and your community. 🗓️ What you can do today: 1. **Register to vote** if you haven’t already. 2. **Check your voter registration** status to ensure everything is up to date. 3. **Encourage your friends and family** to register if they are eligible Visit www.VotaGeorgia.org for resources, guidance, and information on how to get involved. Let’s make sure our community is represented at the polls! 📢 #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #NuevaEra #Vote #YourVoiceMatters #EstamosAqui #LCFGeorgia Video produced by Offtharecord and Samantha Ramirez-Herrera https://lnkd.in/ep5PmqGW

🎉✨ What an amazing day at “Estamos Aquí Fiesta” in Historic Old Fourth Ward Park! From vibrant dance performances to delicious Latin American foods and unique crafts, we celebrated Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month in style. 🌟💃🕺 Swipe through our favorite moments and relive the joy, culture, and community spirit that made this event unforgettable. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to our incredible sponsors for making it all possible. 🙌🎊 Go to our FB page to see more pictures (https://lnkd.in/eCBuQPw)!! Can’t wait to see you next year! #EstamosAquíFiesta #HispanicHeritageMonth #EstamosAquí Gilda (Gigi) Pedraza

🎉 Celebrate Latino Heritage with us! 🎉 Check out the Georgia Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Calendar 2024—your go-to guide for Latino events across Georgia! From local to state celebrations, we’re spotlighting the rich culture and contributions of our community. Get all the details about the events you love here: https://lnkd.in/gtDEdQxB Note: For the latest event details, contact organizers directly. #HispanicHeritageMonth #EstamosAquí

Estamos Aquí Fiesta is on September 7th (3-7pm) at Old Fourth Ward Park . FREE and family friendly. Let's get together to kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate with culture, joy, music and a small market. This is the final lineup of incredible performers who are ready to light up the stage and make your heart race with rhythm and joy. From electrifying beats to soulful melodies, our vibrant artists will have you immersed in the true essence of Latinidad. Let’s come together, embrace the magic of our shared heritage, and make memories that will last a lifetime. See you there! #EstamosAquí

Congratulations to Andy Santamaria in his promotion to Statewide Civic Participation Manager. He started his trajectory with LCF Georgia in 2020 as a canvasser and navigator. We are grateful for his dedication and commitment to the work. We are so looking forward to working with you! #LCFGeorgia #EstamosAquí

Discover the latest episode of the PlayFull Podcast featuring our Executive Director and Founder, Gilda (Gigi) Pedraza. Tune in as she shares her compelling journey dedicated to advocating for justice, equity, and democracy. 🎙️ Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!