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Celebrating Latino Heritage Through Greater Participation and Representation

| by Raúl Macías in Democracy

Latinos Currently Account for 40% of California Residents

Building a more inclusive, equitable, and just democracy requires focusing on California's diverse Latino population.

Latino Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate Latino history and culture in California. Latinos are the largest ethnic group in our state, accounting for 40% of residents. Latinos have contributed enormou…

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A Shared Vision for Building Community Voice

| by Raúl Macías in Democracy

The Million Voters Project Unites Nine Diverse California Organizing Networks

A conversation with Amado Uno, Director of MVP, on the work to mobilize underrepresented populations to vote and have a say on pivotal issues.

“All in for all of us.”  That’s the tagline for a broad-based coalition of groups that are working together to make sure California voters are more representative of the unrivaled diversity of the state. At a t…

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Group photo of ABIC members, partners, and advocates

Building Broad Alliances for Pro-Immigrant Change

| by Elica Vafaie in Immigrant Rights

Business Coalition Joins with Labor, Immigrant Rights Groups to Build Momentum

The American Business Immigration Coalition is a partnership of 1,700 CEOs and employers across 21 states who are committed to common-sense immigration solutions.

In August, the Biden administration announced an executive order, Keeping Families Together, providing a legal pathway for eligible undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens. Estimates suggest that the prog…

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Supporting Students in Their College Journey

| by Monica Martinez in College Success

SoCal CAN Played a Lead Role in Organizing Groups to Respond to the FAFSA Crisis

Through collaborative partnerships with over 60 groups, SoCal CAN has amplified the voices of students impacted by this year’s FAFSA complications and served as a critical bridge between policymakers and community organizations.

The release of the new “simpler” Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) earlier this year caused unprecedented chaos. A three-month delay and ongoing technical issues left students and families struggling…

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Lessons From A Successful Nonprofit Merger

| by Cathy Cha in College Success

Connecting with the Leaders of Positive Coaching Alliance

Mergers can be a strategic way for nonprofits to grow even stronger and have greater community impact.

Our President Cathy Cha currently serves on the board of the Positive Coaching Alliance.Compared to the for-profit sector, the nonprofit world tends to view organizational mergers through a more skeptical lens. A no…

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