'We Try Very Hard to Save Lives'
Beaver County 2021 WPIAL football preseason rankings SPORTS, 1B THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 | ELLWOODCITYLEDGER.COM PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK ‘We try very hard Visibility is a priority to save lives’ with growth Hispanic, Latino population continue to rise locally Nicholas Vercilla Ellwood City Ledger USA TODAY NETWORK Hispanic and Latino Americans launch business- es at higher rates than any other ethnic group in the country, with Latinas starting 50% of every new job, according to Stanford University. Only 2% of nonprofit dollars go to Hispanic busi- nesses and organizations, though, and these groups are least likely to complete higher education or re- ceive startup funding. The number of Hispanic and Latinos in Beaver, Lawrence and Allegheny counties are soaring com- pared to a decade ago, according to 2020 United States Census Bureau data. Community leaders are stressing the importance of economic access and visibility as the region, and country, becomes more diverse. Pennsylvania’s overall population rose by more than 300,300 since 2010, with Hispanic/Latino com- munities representing the largest increase. State- wide, this demographic rose by 45.8% from the pre- vious decade, adding 329,955 people. Beaver County’s Hispanic population grew to 3,611 people – an 80.7% increase. Lawrence and Allegheny counties grew by 77.7% and 80%, respectively. Melanie Marie Boyer, executive director for the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said it’s vital, more than ever, to elevate business and educational opportunities for Hispan- ics in the Pittsburgh region. Educating the public on their invaluable community contributions, too, is an This year, the Beaver County Humane Society saw a 90% average save rate for its dogs and cats.
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