External News

April 10, 2020

COVID-19 has destroyed the livelihoods of many in our community.  But whereas those with status can rely on unemployment benefits, medicare, and any forthcoming federally funded COVID-19 relief programs to get them through this crisis, our undocumented community members can only get help from us. 

Response Fund
April 10, 2020

Currently, due to the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic we are seeing that this is disproportionally affecting undocumented indigenous people. Given that most of the workers in the service sector, housekeepers and restaurant are undocumented-indigenous many have lost their income and cannot apply for unemployment or receive any help from the federal government.

Response Fund
April 3, 2020

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Friday he will use his emergency powers to create a $5 million forgivable loan program to help renters and small businesses affected by the economic fallout from the spread of COVID-19.

Unlike federal and state relief packages, families will be eligible for assistance regardless of their immigration or documentation status — offering a lifeline to thousands of people living in the city.

News Article
April 3, 2020

Resources available for immigrants.

We are all in this together. We stand with immigrant families and continue to advocate policy changes that ensure the health and well-being of ALL Californians. During this public health crisis and beyond, immigrant Californians should have equitable access to food resources and other vital services.

Response Fund
March 18, 2020
Hispanics in Philanthropy logo

Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) invites their members to contribute to their COVID-19 Rapid Response Migration Fund, which will provide emergency mini-grants to frontline organizations responding to the immediate needs of migrants and refugees to respond to the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Response Fund
March 18, 2020
Latino Community Foundation

We come from generations of people who are generous, community-driven, and resilient. At a time when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, we rise up to protect our elders and the most vulnerable in our community. At the Latino Community Foundation, we want to support our leaders, organizations, and the families who are at the heart of everything we do.

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