The Collins Foundation has contributed $25,000 to the Latino Community Association (LCA) to help Latinx communities in Central Oregon affected by COVID-19. LCA will use the funds over the next year to support its pandemic relief services in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. Services include:
- Financial assistance to workers who lose jobs and income due to COVID-19 restrictions and do not qualify for state or federal aid.
- COVID-19 contact tracing and wraparound services such as food delivery and paying expenses like rent, for individuals who lose income while they are in quarantine.
- Food boxes and PPE for seniors and farm workers.
- Assistance to Latino-owned small businesses.
Founded in 1947, The Collins Foundation invests in Oregon nonprofit organizations, both rural and urban, that are dedicated to improving quality of life and well-being for the people in their communities. “As a funder and partner, we are committed to the pursuit of equity,” Collins states. “We want the state of Oregon to be a place where all people have access to high quality, culturally responsible services in sectors such as health, social services, education, housing and employment.”
About Latino Community Association
Since 2000, the Latino Community Association (LCA) has been empowering Latino families and children and building bridges across cultures to create a more resilient Central Oregon. In partnership with caring individuals, businesses, community organizations and public agencies, LCA remains committed to ensuring full participation of Latinos in our communities. Programs of LCA include: Workforce Education and Training, Family Empowerment, Healthy Families, Youth Rising and Cultural Enrichment. Its services impact more than 8,000 people every year.
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