Central Valley Latino-Led Organizations
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CENTRALCENTRAL VALLEYVALLEY LATINO-LEDLATINO-LED ORGANIZATIONSORGANIZATIONS ABOUT LATINO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (LCF) LCF IS ON A MISSION TO UNLEASH THE POWER OF LATINOS IN CALIFORNIA. LCF fulfills its mission by building a movement of civically engaged philanthropic leaders, investing in Latino- led organizations, and increasing political participation of Latinos in California. LCF connects donors to emerging leaders, community organizations with funding, and advocates with key decision makers. At LCF, our approach is rooted in the very essence of what it means to be Latino, with a fierce tenacity and a focus on community and authentic relationships. LATINO NONPROFITS We believe in our community’s ability to lead change. That is why we invest in Latino-led nonprofits working on the frontlines of social change. Our grantees have the entrepreneurial vision and passion to transform their communities. We stand beside them to get it done. Below you will find a working list of Latino nonprofits in the Central Valley. To see our full database of Latino nonprofits in California, visit latinocf.org/map. THE CENTRAL VALLEY The economic engine and the heart and soul of California—the 6th largest economy in the world. The Central Valley is home to a $35 billion agricultural industry fueled by Latino and immigrant labor. Comprising half the population, Latino families from the Valley are proud, resilient people who believe in the promise of the American dream. Yet, they are battling the reality of poverty, pollution, and violence daily. Fresno, Modesto, and Bakersfield-Delano—cities with the highest revenues from agriculture—are among the top five U.S. regions with the highest percentage of extreme poverty. The fight for economic prosperity has been hindered by a severe underinvestment in Latino leaders—especially those on the frontlines working on issues of social justice, civic leadership, and political advocacy. Now more than ever, these same nonprofits are stepping up to defend immigrant communities from the aggressive anti-immigrant policies and helping families heal from the trauma of possible separation. It’s time to invest in the infrastructure of grassroots, Latino nonprofits who have served as trusted hubs for decades! CONTACT If you are a Latino-led organization (51% of Board and Staff) not on this list, please contact: Adriana Saldivar, Program Manager, [email protected]. If you are a funder interested in learning more about our efforts contact: Masha Chernyak, Vice President of Programs, [email protected]. Latino Community Foundation | 235 Montgomery St, Ste 1160, San Francisco, CA 94104 | www.latinocf.org | Follow Us! @LatinoCommFdn REGIONAL – CENTRAL VALLEY POWER CA, 99ROOTZ | CENTRAL VALLEY 99Rootz harnesses the energy of young voters of color and their families to create a state that is equitable, inclusive, and just for everyone who call California home. Crisantema Gallardo, 99Rootz Director, [email protected] facebook.com/99Rootz ARTE AMERICAS | CENTRAL VALLEY Arte Americas seeks to make the Central Valley a flourishing place for Latino Art. Dr. Ruben Quesada, Executive Director, [email protected] sites.google.com/view/arteamericas/home CALIFORNIA IMMIGRANT YOUTH JUSTICE ALLIANCE | STATEWIDE California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance (CIYJA) is an immigrant youth-led organization that strengthens local and statewide grassroots organizing efforts to build collective power. Sandy Valenciano, Statewide Coordinator, [email protected] | ciyja.org CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION | STATEWIDE California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation provides community outreach, educational training, and direct legal services to farmworker and migrant communities throughout California. Amagda Perez, Esq., Executive Director, 559-486-6278 | Susan Podesta, [email protected] | crla.org CALIFORNIANS FOR PESTICIDE REFORM | CENTRAL VALLEY CPR seeks to protect public health, improve environmental quality and support a sustainable and just agricultural system by building a diverse movement across California to change statewide and local pesticide policies and practices. Jane Sellen, Co-Director, [email protected] | pesticidereform.org CNC EDUCATION FUND | MERCED, FRESNO, SACRAMENTO, RIVERSIDE COUNTIES CNC Education Fund works to achieve environmental, economic, and socially just public policy for working class families in rural areas of California. Pablo Rodriguez, Executive Director, [email protected] | cncedfund.org COMMUNITY WATER CENTER | CENTRAL VALLEY CWC’s mission is to act as a catalyst for community-driven water solutions through organizing, education, and advocacy in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Susana de Anda, Co-Executive Director, [email protected] | communitywatercenter.org LCF unleashes the power of Latinos in California. Learn more at www.latinocf.org REGIONAL – CENTRAL VALLEY CENTRAL VALLEY IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION COLLABORATIVE | STANISLAUS, MERCED, MADERA, FRESNO, TULARE, KINGS, KERN CVIIC is an immigrant integration organization dedicated to ensuring full participation of immigrants in building strong, vibrant, inclusive communities. Jesus Martinez, Executive Director, [email protected] | cviic.org THE NATIONAL COMPADRES NETWORK | STATEWIDE The National Compadres Network re-roots individuals, families, and communities in their authentic identity, values, traditions, and indigenous practices of Chicano, Latino, Native, Raza and other communities of color. NCN trains Latino leaders in the Valley on how to utilize the La Cultura Cura curriculum and offers trauma informed healing models. Héctor Sanchez Flores, CEO, [email protected] | nationalcompadresnetwork.org FAITH IN THE VALLEY | FRESNO, KERN, MERCED, STANISLAUS, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTIES Formerly 5 grassroots Latino and faith-based orgs (Merced Organizing Project, Faith in Stanislaus), Faith in the Valley advances a movement for racial, economic, and environmental justice in local communities by building skills and leadership capacity of low income immigrant families and local communities. Pam Nelson-Hollis, Fund Development Manager, [email protected] Homero Mejia, Chapter Director, [email protected] | faithinthevalley.org LATINO COALITION FOR A HEALTHY CALIFORNIA | STATEWIDE LCHC addresses inequities in quality of health, advocates for cultural relevant and linguistically appropriate health care and prevention services, and empowers communities to participate in health planning. Rebecca De La Rosa, Interim Executive Director, [email protected] | lchc.org LEADERSHIP COUNSEL | CENTRAL VALLEY Leadership Counsel shifts public investment priorities, environmental policy, and community development through community organizing, legal representation, policy advocacy, and research. Veronica Garibay, Co-Founder and Co-Director, [email protected] | leadershipcounsel.org LIDERES CAMPESINAS | CENTRAL VALLEY Líderes Campesinas fosters professional development, leadership development, and outreach across Central Valley communities to support campesinas as agents of political, social, and economic change in the farmworker community. Suguet Lopez, Executive Director, [email protected] | liderescampesinas.org LCF unleashes the power of Latinos in California. Learn more at www.latinocf.org REGIONAL – CENTRAL VALLEY MI FAMILIA VOTA | STATEWIDE Mi Familia Vota facilitates the civic engagement of the Latino community by providing critical information and assistance with immigration and citizenship programs, and by conducting voter registration and voter turnout programs. Samuel Molina, CA State Director, [email protected] | mifamiliavota.org RADIO BILINGÜE | CENTRAL VALLEY Radio Bilingüe counters inequities in access to Spanish-Language news and public affairs programs by operating 12 full-power FM non-commercial stations and a 24-hour national satellite content service to produce the first daily national Spanish-Language news public broadcasting. Hugo Morales, Executive Director, [email protected] Ethel Meyer, Senior Executive Assistant, [email protected] | radiobilingue.org UFW FOUNDATION | STATEWIDE UFW Foundation creates access to credible immigration legal advice and educational outreach with the intent to engage farmworkers and Latinos in the democratic process. Diana Tellefson Torres, Executive Director, [email protected] | ufwfoundation.org VALLEY FORWARD | CENTRAL VALLEY Valley Forward promotes economic justice through strategic support for worker organizing, community education, civic engagement, and youth leadership Development. Dillon Savory, President, [email protected] valleyfwd.org/ YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | CENTRAL VALLEY At Youth Leadership Institute, young people realize their power by learning to use their voices to create meaningful change. YLI works within coalitions and with elected officials to promote policy change that makes our communities more equitable and just for young people. Jon Marker, Executive Director, [email protected] yli.org/tag/central-valley/ YOUTH ALLIANCE | SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CENTRAL VALLEY Youth Alliance guides and challenges Latino youth to realize their professional and civic potential through after-school, summer, and late night prevention programs, bilingual counseling and case management, parent and community engagement and education. Diane Ortiz, Executive Director, [email protected] | site.youthall.org LCF unleashes the power of Latinos in California. Learn more at www.latinocf.org SAN JOAQUIN AND