Latino Giving Circles, Empowering Community

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Atenea Americana - by Stanford Hispanic Broadcasting

Stanford Hispanic Broadcasting - Isabel Jubes

15 episodes

2 weeks ago

Atenea in Spanish means “The House of Culture.” It is a name inspired by the goddess of war and culture “Athens” (in Spanish Atenea). In many Hispanic countries, there is a space called “Atenea” or “Ateneo.” This place is usually a hub for culture or cultural centers, where people meet to enjoy, get informed, and discuss matters of culture. This show represents that, as the aim is to join people through culture. Americana has many meanings in this context. One of them is the whole "American Continent" as this refers to it people in and out of Latin America, with different ethnicities and races but a similar thread in culture.

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Latino Giving Circles, Empowering Community

Atenea Americana - by Stanford Hispanic Broadcasting

20 minutes 20 seconds

1 year ago

Latino Giving Circles, Empowering Community

Today we are talking with Anais Amaya, from the Latino Community Foundation to talk about the Latino Giving Circles. As the Director of LGCN, Anais plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic expansion of Latino Giving Circles in Southern California for LCF. Having recently relocated her family to Los Angeles, she also embarked on the entrepreneurial journey of launching her business, Raices, dedicated to supporting indigenous artisans in Mexico.

Before her tenure at LCF, Anais earned the prestigious Heroes and Hearts Award from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation. This accolade recognized her outstanding contributions as the program manager of the ZSFG Health Advocates. In this role, she led a multi-lingual program that actively screened patients to identify and address their social determinants of health by connecting them with the appropriate community resources.

The Latino Giving Circle Network encompasses a diverse array of individuals from various walks of life, spanning generations such as Baby Boomers to Millennials, and encompassing professionals ranging from CEOs to emerging talents. Inclusivity extends beyond nationality, encompassing both immigrants and US-born individuals, as well as Latinos and non-Latinos alike. Within this network, each participant has the opportunity to harness our collective influence, contributing to the growth of our community and fostering personal and civic leadership development. With over 500 Californians having joined this network, together, we exemplify the transformative power of generosity, cultural richness, and people-driven social change.

Participating in a Giving Circle provides an ideal platform to collaborate with leaders and organizations at the forefront of community-driven solutions, engaging in local civic action alongside like-minded individuals. The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) and its Latino Giving Circles (LGC) currently has more than 20 active circles, with new circles launched annually.

LCF realizes its mission by fostering a movement of actively engaged philanthropic leaders, directing investments towards Latino-led organizations, and amplifying the political involvement of Latinos across California.

LCF initially emerged as an affinity group under the United Way of the Bay Area, aiming to boost workplace donations to Latino organizations. In 2003, Sandra Hernandez, then President and CEO of The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF), transformed LCF into a supporting organization of TSFF, ushering in new leadership and expanding its scope of work.

Under the guidance of Board Chair Aida Alvarez and Vice Chair Arabella Martinez, LCF embarked on a trajectory of growth. Later, the Foundation spearheaded numerous initiatives enhancing the health and well-being of countless Latino families in the Bay Area. By 2016, LCF transitioned into an independent statewide foundation with a dedicated mission to unleash the collective power of Latinos in California. Positioned uniquely at the intersection of corporate, political, and grassroots influence, LCF cultivates and nurtures relationships, aiming to accelerate impact in unprecedented ways.

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