Latino Community Association News
Noticias de la Asociación de la Comunidad Latina
LCA team members tell legislators why we need Food for All Oregonians Food is critical for a human to thrive, but now it costs more than ever. LCA refers clients to food banks and nutrition programs, said Lourdes Reyes, Healthy Families Program Coordinator, but these do not serve everyone in need. That’s why she and…
Read more ~ Lee masDear Central Oregon Community, In times of uncertainty, community unity is more important than ever. At the Latino Community Association (LCA), we face challenges related to changes in the federal administration that may impact essential services for our Latino families and, consequently, their well-being. We want to assure you that we remain vigilant about these developments and…
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The Latino Community Association (LCA) today announced Catalina Sánchez Frank’s appointment as its new Executive Director. An independent consultant specializing in outreach and language justice, she brings over 10 years of experience advocating for the rights and interests of immigrants in Oregon. Originally from Cali, Colombia, Sanchez Frank also has a deep personal understanding of the challenges…
Read more ~ Lee masAfter 17 years as Executive Director with the Latino Community Association (LCA), Brad Porterfield is passing on the leadership torch to make space for new energy and ideas that will propel LCA into its next phase of development. In December 2022, Brad told the staff and board that he felt the time was right for…
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