Newsletters & Blogs
Every quarter, Hispanic Federation sends a comprehensive update on our latest work to our community of subscribers through our newsletter “¡Escucha Esto!” We also publish blogs to keep our community up to date on all of our work. Read our past newsletters below.
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Bringing Light and Hope to the Bahamas
Hurricane Dorian left a trail of death and devastation in its wake in early September. The storm’s full weight fell on the islands of the Bahamas and nearly two months later residents of the Caribbean archipelago are still struggling to get back on their feet. Hispanic Federation and Chef José Andres are doing their part to help the island recover. Click here to read more.
HF Gears Up for 2020
It won’t be a surprise to hear that next year is a big year for American democracy. At least, you won’t be surprised to hear it here at HF where the talk amongst our team has been about the importance of next year’s decennial Census and the national elections in November 2020. To learn about how we’re gearing up for this critical year, click here.
Google Says ¡Presente!
With demand for tech workers growing in the United States, preparing workers to compete for these jobs is critically important. Thanks to a $2 million grant from Google, Hispanic Federation is launching a grassroots-driven program to make sure Latino workers have the training it takes to get the jobs of the future. Click here to read more.
Keeping Community Healthy
Perhaps no challenge facing our community is more important and urgent than our health. Increasing rates of chronic disease such as diabetes and HIV/AIDS, together with a lack of health education and awareness, make it difficult to keep our families healthy. In response, Hispanic Federation is working with partners across the country to give Latino families the information they need to get healthy. Click here to continue reading.
LIFT US Initiative
Our most cherished ideals and principles — the U.S. as a nation of immigrants and a nation of refuge for those in need; the belief in family unity and the dignity of children — are under assault. Our response: the Latino Immigrant Families Together US, or LIFT US Initiative, which is supporting migrant families on both sides of the border. Click here to read more.
President’s Message
The epidemic of mass shootings in our nation seems to have no end in sight. More than 350 people have died in the U.S. from mass shootings so far this year. Ten percent of those deaths came in early August in the span of 14 hours with the massacres in El Paso and Dayton. It’s clear that our nation’s gun laws are tragically inadequate and that a significant segment of our political leadership is failing us. But change may be on the horizon. Here is why.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Chef José Andrés Advocate for New York’s Farmworkers
There are approximately 100,000 farmworkers in New York State. They are vital to our economy and to our families. They also work without most of the protections other workers in New York take for granted. Albany can change this. That’s why we joined with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Chef José Andres to write a piece for the New York Daily News calling on our elected officials to protect farmworkers’ rights. Click here to continue reading.
Hispanic Federation Community Health Team Continues Health Fair Tradition
Access to health care is one of the major challenges facing our community. But it’s more than that. Many times it’s about access to information to make us healthier. That’s why, for the fifth consecutive year, Hispanic Federation and its partners will be hosting comprehensive health fairs in select communities across America. Click here to read more.
FUERZAfest at El Barrio
The fourth installment of FUERZAfest returned to El Barrio in May to recognize Latinx heroes that were at the forefront of advancing LGBTQ inclusion, acceptance and equity. Over twelve days we celebrated the diversity and richness of who we are, and this year we got a valuable assist from our friends at AARP. Click here to learn more.
HF Wants an Accurate Census Count, So Should You
The Decennial Census is one of the most important tasks the U.S. government has. Getting an accurate count of the population translates into economic power and economic resources. That’s why getting an accurate count is so important and why we’re all in to make sure that happens. Click here for more information.
HF’s Annual Gala Raises $2.6 Million
It’s the biggest night of the year for Hispanic Federation. And thanks to you, it was our most successful Annual Gala ever! We not only raised money to support our network of community-based organizations, we sent a message about the America we fight for and believe in. Click here to read more.
New Month, Same Fight for Puerto Rico
The news media cycle may have moved on to other issues, but Hispanic Federation continues to fight for fair funding for Puerto Rico as it rebuilds from the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria. Click here to read more about our Washington DC convening earlier this month demanding justice for Puerto Rico.
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