CENTRALCENTRAL VALLEYVALLEY LATINO-LEDLATINO-LED ORGANIZATIONSORGANIZATIONS ABOUT LATINO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (LCF) LCF IS ON A MISSION TO UNLEASH THE POWER OF LATINOS IN . 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, , 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 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 STANISLAUS COUNTY

CHICANO RESEARCH CENTER | SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY The Chicano Research Center is a place provides cultural, musical, and educational information to educational institutions and to the community. Richard Soto, Founder [email protected] facebook.com/ChicanoResearchCenter

FATHERS AND FAMILIES OF SAN JOAQUIN | SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY FFSJ develops local leadership by promoting the cultural, spiritual, economic and social renewal of Stockton’s vulnerable young men and their families by providing socially and culturally rooted services. Sammy Nunez, Founder and Executive Director, [email protected] | ffsj.org

INVEST IN ME | STANISLAUS COUNTY Invest In Me promotes self-empowerment, leadership and civic engagement of young women in Stanislaus County by organizing cohorts of young Latinas to grow in a leadership development program that focuses on professional development and community engagement. Erica Ayala, Executive Director, [email protected] investinmestancounty.wixsite.com/investinme

MUJERES LATINAS DE STANISLAUS | STANISLAUS COUNTY Mujeres Latinas de Stanislaus engages young Latinas and their families through scholarships and conferences to promote leadership, education, and economic development. Debbie Avila, Executive Director, [email protected] facebook.com/MujeresLatinasDeStanislaus

MANOS UNIDAS DE SOUTH MODESTO | STANISLAUS COUNTY Manos Unidas strengthens unity and engagement between South Modesto residents, cultivates partnerships between local schools, churches, and businesses, and assists South Modesto residents with community development. Jose Borroel, President, [email protected] facebook.com/Manos-Unidas-South-Modesto-Community-Group-147604495429861

SOUTH MODESTO PARTNERSHIPS | STANISLAUS COUNTY South Modesto Partnerships develops partnerships between South Modesto local residents, faith community, and community leaders to promote healthy lifestyles and community development. Jose R. Sabala, President, [email protected] | smpmodesto.com

STOCKTON SCHOOLS INITIATIVE PROJECT OF REINVENT SOUTH STOCKTON COALITION | STANISLAUS COUNTY Stockton Schools Initiative works to activate, organize and amplify the voices of students and families across Stockton. We drive equitable family-school-partnerships with an ongoing focus on student centered data-driven education policy at the local state, national level. Nancy Huante-Tzintzun, Director, [email protected] | stocktonschools.org

LCF unleashes the power of Latinos in California. Learn more at www.latinocf.org MERCED, MADERA AND FRESNO COUNTY

CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP, EQUITY, AND RESEARCH | FRESNO COUNTY The Center for Leadership, Equity, and Research (CLEAR) is dedicated to eliminating educational and social disparities by developing a leadership pipeline for leaders of colors that mirror the diversity of the Central Valley. Kenneth Magdaleno, CEO, [email protected] | clearvoz.com

CENTRO BINACIONAL PARA EL DESARROLLO INDÍGENA OAXAQUEÑO | MADERA AND FRESNO COUNTIES CBDIO fosters and strengthens the civic participation, economic, social, cultural development of the indigenous communities in California by promoting worker’s rights, professional development, cultural pride, gender equality, and access to health and social services. Yenedit Mendez Avendano, Co-Executive Director, [email protected] centrobinacional.org

CENTRO LA FAMILIA ADVOCACY SERVICES | FRESNO COUNTY Centro La Familia serves community members through outreach and education programs, and workshops that address crime victims, health inequities, and civic engagement. Margarita Rocha, Executive Director, [email protected] | centrolafamilia.org

COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS & TECHNOLOGY | FRESNO COUNTY Community Center for the Arts and Technology promotes empowerment and enrichment of Fresno’s culturally diverse youth through innovative technology-based and performance arts approaches. Armando, Founder & Director, [email protected] | ccatfresno.org

CULTIVA LA SALUD | FRESNO COUNTY Dedicated to creating health equity in the San Joaquin Valley by fostering changes in communities that support healthy eating and active living. Cultiva La Salud is among a growing number of programs in the nation who use a policy and environmental change approach to help community members gain access to healthy food, beverages and safe places to be physically active. Genoveva Islas, Program Director, [email protected] | cultivalasalud.org

DELHI PARENT COMMITTEE | FRESNO COUNTY Delhi Parent Committee provides grassroots services to parents through monthly meetings and promotes parent leadership and participation within the Delhi Unified School District to build stronger relationships between parents and school officials. Mireya Cazares, Director, [email protected]

EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION | FRESNO COUNTY Education and Leadership Foundation empowers communities through educational opportunities, leadership development, professional development, and civic engagement. Raul Z. Moreno, Chief Executive Officer, [email protected] | education-leadership.org

LCF unleashes the power of Latinos in California. Learn more at www.latinocf.org MERCED, MADERA AND FRESNO COUNTY

EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP | FRESNO COUNTY Every Neighborhood Partnership equips and empowers community members to be change agents in their own neighborhood in collaboration with local churches, elementary schools, and other community partners. Artie Padilla, Executive Director [email protected] | everyneighborhood.org

FAMILY LEADERSHIP INC | FRESNO COUNTY Family Leadership Inc. trains parents as equal partners with teachers, principals, and district administrators so that Latino parents become vital contributors to children’s success in school. Jacob Frazier, Executive Administrator & Logisics Coordinator, [email protected] | familyleadership.org

FRESNO BARRIOS UNIDOS | FRESNO COUNTY Fresno Barrios Unidos transforms communities by empowering youth and families through advocacy, leadership activation, health education, and wellness support services. Ashley Rojas, Executive Director [email protected] | fresnobarriosunidos.org

FRESNO COUNTY CHAPTER NATIONAL LATINO PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION | FRESNO COUNTY NLPOA works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in the criminal justice system, reduce community juvenile delinquency, and lessen citizen tension in predominantly Latino communities through educational opportunities and mentorship programs that improves access to careers in law enforcement and relationships with local law enforcement. Ruben Diaz, President, [email protected] | fresnonlpoa.org

FRESNO IMMIGRANT YOUTH IN ACTION FIYA | FRESNO COUNTY FIYA is an undocumented youth-led organization that empowers immigrant youth and college-aged young adults to advocate for immigrant rights through art, local meetings, leadership summits, and community presentations. Gelasio Rodriguez, Co-Founder, [email protected] | facebook.com/wearefiya

LGBT PINK PANTHERS MOVEMENT OF FRESNO | FRESNO COUNTY LGBT Pink Panthers protects and defends the rights of all LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and children of same-sex households to prevent bullying, discrimination, and harassment. Leon M Velasco, Director, [email protected] facebook.com/TheLgbtPinkPanthersMovementFresnoCaChapter/

PEQUEÑOS EMPRESARIOS | MADERA COUNTY Pequeños Empresarios educates and mentors elementary school aged children about entrepreneurship through various workshops in Spanish to develop their connections to community and cultural heritage. Leonor Hipólito, Program Director, [email protected] pequenosempresarios.org

LCF unleashes the power of Latinos in California. Learn more at www.latinocf.org MERCED, MADERA AND FRESNO COUNTY

PIQE - FRESNO | FRESNO COUNTY To provide families with the knowledge and skills to partner with schools and communities to ensure their children achieve their full potential. Sagrario Diaz, Executive Director, [email protected] | piqe.org/fresno-2

READING AND BEYOND | FRESNO AND MADERA COUNTIES Reading and Beyond empowers children and families to reach productive, self-reliant lives through cradle-to-career educational programs for children and families. Luis Santana, Executive Director, [email protected] | readingandbeyond.org

REAL AUTHENTIC WOMEN WELLNESS (RAWW) | FRESNO COUNTY RAWW seeks to enhance woman’s mental, physical, sexual and spiritual health as well as encourage self-fulfillment. Their strategy focuses on creating dialogue around critical taboo-natured topics in specifically nonclinical spaces. Diana R. Diaz, Founder and Executive Director, [email protected] | rawwnetwork.com

TEATRO DE LA TIERRA | FRESNO COUNTY El Teatro de la Tierra (Theater of the Earth) is dedicated to the preservation, creation and advancement of art and culture. Patricia Wells, Administrative Director, [email protected] | teatrotierraonline.org

UNITED WE LEAD FOUNDATION | FRESNO COUNTY United We Lead Foundation promotes economic mobility, self-sufficiency, and equity via educational opportunities, professional and leadership development, civic engagement, and health and wellness. Prasadam Ananda Uzcategui, [email protected] | uwlf.org

VALLEY LEAP | FRESNO COUNTY LEAP engages San Joaquin Valley’s communities to increase social justice awareness, strengthen grassroots leadership, and empower Latinos, immigrants, and youth to achieve environmental justice while improving community health. Rey Leon, Executive Director, [email protected] | sjvleap.wordpress.com

WESTSIDE YOUTH INC. | FRESNO COUNTY Westside Youth Inc. improves the lives of children and families in Mendota and surrounding communities by offering free services, events, mentoring, leadership activities, and hot meals. Dino Perez, Executive Director, [email protected] facebook.com/WestsideYouthInc

LCF unleashes the power of Latinos in California. Learn more at www.latinocf.org KINGS, TULARE AND KERN COUNTY

ACT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS | TULARE COUNTY ACT For Women and Girls is a reproductive justice organization building power through leadership development, community organizing, advocacy, and policy change in our communities. Erin Garner Ford, Executive Director, [email protected] | actforwomenandgirls.org

CHANGING MINDS ONE AT A TIME FOUNDATION | TULARE COUNTY Changing Minds serves At-Risk Youth within Cutler-Orosi and surrounding communities to improve the quality of life for our youth, their families and our community. We offer mentoring programs, recreational group activities and community-based events and projects. Michael Alvarez, Project Director, [email protected] | mendingfencesandchangingminds.com

CENTER ON RACE, POVERTY & THE ENVIRONMENT | KERN COUNTY CRPE is on a mission is to achieve environmental justice and healthy, sustainable communities through collective action and the law. Caroline Farrell, Executive Director, [email protected] | crpe-ej.org/en

DOLORES HUERTA FOUNDATION | KERN AND TULARE COUNTIES DHF’s mission is to create a network of organized, healthy communities pursuing social justice through systemic and structural transformation. Camila Chavez, Executive Director, [email protected] | doloreshuerta.org

EL QUINTO SOL DE AMERICA | KINGS, TULARE, AND KERN COUNTIES El Quinto Sol de America integrates art, culture, and education to create more just and equitable farmworker communities in the rural regions of the Central Valley. Isabel Arrollo, Executive Director, [email protected] | elquintosoldeamerica.org

KINGS COUNTY COUNCIL OF MEXICAN AMERICAN WOMEN | KINGS COUNTY KCCMAW works with Hispanic youth to enhance, promote and give access to higher education through scholarships. Linda Yanes, [email protected] | facebook.com/KCCMAW

KINGS COUNTY CHAPTER NATIONAL LATINO PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION | KINGS COUNTY NLPOA works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in the criminal justice system, reduce community juvenile delinquency, and lessen citizen tension in predominantly Latino communities through educational opportunities and mentorship programs that improves access to careers in law enforcement and relationships with local law enforcement. Rick Burnias, Chapter President, [email protected] | nlpoa.com/?page=Kings

LCF unleashes the power of Latinos in California. Learn more at www.latinocf.org KINGS, TULARE AND KERN COUNTY

LATINA LEADERS OF KERN COUNTY | KINGS, TULARE, AND KERN COUNTIES LLKC’s mission is to foster leadership, promote higher education, and develop opportunities for young and professional Latinas to influence key issues affecting the Central Valley community. Norma Rojas-Mora, President, [email protected] | kernlatinas.com

LATINO COMMISSION - NUEVO COMIENZO | KINGS, TULARE, AND KERN COUNTY The Latino Commission engages Latino youth with a cultural intervention model, based on family values and cultural traditions, designed to support general health, prevent teen pregnancy, and encourage higher education. Debra Camarillo (San Francisco), Executive Director, [email protected] www.nuevocomienzo.center

LOUD FOR TOMORROW (LOUD4TMRW) | KINGS, TULARE, AND KERN COUNTIES LOUD For Tomorrow creates an environment where youth can exercise their power through civic engagement, advocacy, & community healing. Jose Salvador Orellana, Founder and Lead Organizer, [email protected] facebook.com/pg/loud4tmrw

PROFESSIONAL LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION | KINGS, TULARE, AND KERN COUNTIES The Professional Latin American Association promotes Latino Cultural Arts, education, and professional networking in the community. Carol Hernandez, [email protected] | plaa-kings.org

SOUTH KERN SOL | KERN COUNTY South Kern Sol trains youth people in Kern County to become journalists and report on important issues impacting their community. Reyna Olaguez, Executive Director, [email protected] | southkernsol.org

STAY FOCUSED INC. | KERN COUNTY Stay Focused Ministries equips and mobilizes at-risk youth through community service opportunities, support groups, professional development, and mentoring. Manuel Carrizalez, Founder/Executive Director, [email protected] | stayfocused.org

LCF unleashes the power of Latinos in California. Learn more at www.latinocf.org “LCF is building a new model for philanthropy. One that is community centered. When they say that philanthropy is about love they really mean it – and we feel it. It is not just about receiving fiscal support or the investment that matters, it is about building authentic relationships.” – George Galvis, ED, CURYJ

Latino Community Foundation | 235 Montgomery St, Ste 1160, San Francisco, CA 94104 | www.latinocf.org | Follow Us! @LatinoCommFdn