The LCA Emergency Relief Fund is no longer accepting donations. However, if you still want to continue supporting us to cover part of the management expenses associated to this fund, please click on the donation button.
Or send your check to Nina Gehan, Director of Advancement, Centro Hispano of Dane County, 810 West Badger Road, Madison WI 53713
Or send your check to Nina Gehan, Director of Advancement, Centro Hispano of Dane County, 810 West Badger Road, Madison WI 53713
ABOUT THE FUND:
Latinx are the largest non-white racial/ethnic group in Dane County, WI (~35,000), close to 70% live in Madison and Fitchburg. This community is uniquely vulnerable to the COVID-19 crisis: 70% are renters, 68% live in multi-unit dwellings, 34% fall below the poverty line, and almost two out of every five work in the service industry in Dane County. Moreover, nearly 50% of Latinx lack healthcare insurance coverage in Wisconsin
This is why we are coming forward now, together, as a consortium of Latinx serving organizations, to announce the creation of a Latinx Consortium for Action Relief Fund that specifically focuses on the needs of the Latinx community. The fund will prioritize funding emergency relief for our most vulnerable populations: undocumented Latinx workers and small immigrant-owned businesses.
We applaud the efforts of the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County & United Way of Dane County to provide both urgent and long-term support for affected families in light of COVID-19. We recognize their leadership and feel compelled to want to do our part to support their efforts.
The Latinx community in Dane County is marginalized due to the national anti-immigrant sentiments, the burden of public charge legislation poised to deny citizenship status to immigrants who use public benefits, and a lack of access to drivers’ licenses. This has resulted in less trust and engagement between the Latinx community and formal systems of support.
With the creation of the Latinx Consortium for Action Relief Fund we stand together leveraging our collective trust, knowledge and understanding to help this community navigate the current crisis. The fund stands ready to complement and advance other fundraising efforts related to COVID-19.
As of April 20th, 2020 we have raised $640,000 dollars. Thank you to those who have contributed already including UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter & Quartz Health, SSM Health, MG&E, Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin, A Fund for Women, CUNA Mutual Foundation, leaders at J.H. Findorff & Son Inc., Alliant Energy, TASC Employee Philanthropy Fund, and the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County COVID-19 Emergency Fund. Together, we believe we can rise, and equitably support all communities in Dane County.
This is why we are coming forward now, together, as a consortium of Latinx serving organizations, to announce the creation of a Latinx Consortium for Action Relief Fund that specifically focuses on the needs of the Latinx community. The fund will prioritize funding emergency relief for our most vulnerable populations: undocumented Latinx workers and small immigrant-owned businesses.
We applaud the efforts of the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County & United Way of Dane County to provide both urgent and long-term support for affected families in light of COVID-19. We recognize their leadership and feel compelled to want to do our part to support their efforts.
The Latinx community in Dane County is marginalized due to the national anti-immigrant sentiments, the burden of public charge legislation poised to deny citizenship status to immigrants who use public benefits, and a lack of access to drivers’ licenses. This has resulted in less trust and engagement between the Latinx community and formal systems of support.
With the creation of the Latinx Consortium for Action Relief Fund we stand together leveraging our collective trust, knowledge and understanding to help this community navigate the current crisis. The fund stands ready to complement and advance other fundraising efforts related to COVID-19.
As of April 20th, 2020 we have raised $640,000 dollars. Thank you to those who have contributed already including UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter & Quartz Health, SSM Health, MG&E, Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin, A Fund for Women, CUNA Mutual Foundation, leaders at J.H. Findorff & Son Inc., Alliant Energy, TASC Employee Philanthropy Fund, and the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County COVID-19 Emergency Fund. Together, we believe we can rise, and equitably support all communities in Dane County.
Note: 100% of Emergency Funds will go to supporting fund recipients.
*members of the LCA include: Centro Hispano of Dane County, the Latino Chamber of Commerce, Latino Academy of Workforce Development, Latino Health Council, Latino Education Council, Latino Children and Families Council, Latino Professionals Association, Latino Support Network, Common Wealth Development, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County, Voces de la Frontera - Madison, Unidos Against Domestic Violence, Orgullo Latinx LGBTQ+ and Sunshine Place.
*members of the LCA include: Centro Hispano of Dane County, the Latino Chamber of Commerce, Latino Academy of Workforce Development, Latino Health Council, Latino Education Council, Latino Children and Families Council, Latino Professionals Association, Latino Support Network, Common Wealth Development, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County, Voces de la Frontera - Madison, Unidos Against Domestic Violence, Orgullo Latinx LGBTQ+ and Sunshine Place.