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Empowering Latinos to adapt, integrate, and thrive.

• Mid -year data report 📈👏
• Parent drives 45-min every day to put their kid on the LAA's Summer Program
• SAVE THE DATE: Latin Fever Ball
• Sign up for the next Coffee Hour!

Mid Year Data Report

When you invest in the LAA, you are investing in the future of Georgia.

Summer Program Parent Session

"I am driving every day 45 min to and 45 min back so my kid can be a part of the LAA's Summer Program. Where I live, there aren't many Latino students, and my kid has been bullied before. During the LAA Summer Program at Cross Keys, my kid has been able to share a safe place with others that look like them." - Anonymous parent

Our Summer Program empowers student’s parents to be better advocates for their kids on their pathway to success. The Youth Services staff provides the parents with the knowledge that they need to support their kids in the best way. ⁣

Deloitte celebrates Impact Day at the LAA's Resume Day

On June 9th, Deloitte collaborated with the Latin American Association to provide professional career support to 76 individuals from the Latino community.

The mission of the Latin American Association (LAA) is to empower Latinos to adapt, integrate and thrive with the vision being ‘Opportunity for All.’ Deloitte seeks to support that mission by driving long-term, systemic change through transformative investments that support individuals and communities facing the greatest barriers to equity and prosperity. 

LAA sets organizational record and graduates 63 women from Avanzando Juntas "Planifica tu negocio"

Less than a month ago, the LAA set a new organizational goal by graduating 63 women from the Avanzando Juntas 8-week course: Planifica tu Negocio.

The 8-week program “Planifica tu negocio” is taught 4 times a year. Entrepreneurs receive over 20 hours of training. At the end of the course, they will have:

✅ Business Plan

✅ Business Registration

✅ Cash Flow and Financial Statements

✅ Microloan options

Celebrating #WorldRefugeeDay with the IRC Atlanta and the SBA

We had the honor of joining the U.S. SBA's Mark Madrid in celebrating the success of the CNPP on #WorldRefugeeDay. ⁣Our partnerships with the Small Business Administration, IRC Atlanta, RWN, and SACC have brought over $800k of federal funding to Georgia, contributing to economic resilience.

The Georgia CNPP partnership is a model for success nationwide, enrolling 318 diverse small businesses between December 2021 and May 2023 and providing culturally and linguistically-appropriate support to apply for relief capital totaling more than $4,000,000 so far.⁣

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Cheers to the Avanzando Juntas members who have demonstrated resiliency in driving our community forward. Your determination inspires us all. 🎉🌎 ⁣

Learn about the Power of Bilingualism

At the Latin American Association are committed to keep building bridges between communities through our language programs. With over 50 years of experience, we provide ESL and Spanish classes. We are proud to celebrate the transformative power of bilingualism through stories like Miguel Castillo's, an ESL student who secured a job through LAA's support. Learn about our translation services and the many benefits of bilingualism, such as cognitive enhancement and cultural connection. Beyond our classes, we host relaxed Coffee Hour events for language students to practice and network. We aim to nurture a vibrant community, a space for cultural exchange, and a platform for personal and professional growth. 

Volunteer from Georgia Tech Service Learning Course Continues to Make Impact During Summer

Abigail Scharf was introduced to the LAA through her Spanish Service Learning Course at Georgia Tech as a requirement for her master’s degree. The course offers students the chance to learn about the history, challenges, and opportunities of the Latino community in metro Atlanta through volunteer service. Abigail was one of 20 Georgia Tech students who volunteered at the LAA in the 2023 spring semester – spending well over her required 30 hours with our Victims of Violence program.

“My time spent volunteering at the LAA has helped me grow in so many ways. Primarily, I got to speak Spanish with clients, thereby increasing my vocabulary and confidence in utilizing my second language", said Abigail, “In addition, my time spent working with the Victims of Violence program, which included filling out intake information for clients applying for U-Visas and VAWAs, inspired me to apply to law school. I am currently studying for the LSAT and will apply to start law school in the fall of 2024. I hope to specialize in immigration law so I can one day help people navigate the U.S. immigration system.”



Abigail’s volunteer time did not end with the spring semester. She’s continued volunteering with our Victims of Violence program through the summer. “We have been so happy with Abigail’s addition to our team this year. Her work ethic is impeccable and her empathy and professionalism when speaking with clients is amazing. She always goes beyond what is expected from a student to support our team in helping this vulnerable community. The work we do here is impossible without people like her,” said Joselyn Ramirez, Victims of Violence Case Manager. 

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Join us for our 35th Annual Latin Fever Ball

For sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Whitney Gillis LeHew at [email protected]

The 35th annual Latin Fever Ball brings together Georgia’s business community and social leaders to experience an evening of elegance and fun. Funds raised by the Latin Fever Ball will support the annual operations of the Latin American Association and its one-stop-shop service model that looks to bring the American dream to life by providing the resources, support and community that Latinos need to embark on their journey of prosperity. The LAA is the catalyst that moves Latinos toward achieving the American dream and enjoying prosperity.

Because when Latinos thrive,

Georgia prospers!

The LAA will be hosting its annual Back to School Bash in Atlanta and Dalton this July 22 and 29!

We need your help collecting school supplies for 900 local children!

Support their development through our school supplies collection campaign

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Looking to host an event at an affordable and

centrally located venue?

The LAA Atlanta Outreach Center is available to you! Space is available for corporate, nonprofit, community, social, and other events.

Requests should be made a minimum of 30 days prior to the desired event date. Please submit your room setup requirements as soon as possible, but not later than five business days prior to your event. Any change in the estimated number of guests must be conveyed to LAA, Eli Velez at [email protected]

We waive the rental fee to non-profits that provide services to the Latino community

Workforce Development

The LAA offers programs for

Spanish and non-Spanish speakers. Programs like Coffee Hour give English speakers and non-English speakers the opportunity to practice the new language they are learning. Teachers are highly qualified experts.

Entrepreneurship Program

Planifica tu Negocio

Do you want to start a new business but don't know where to start? Our Avanzando Juntas program is here to help. The 8-week course Planifica tu Negocio will give you the tools to jumpstart your idea. To register, you need to participate in two free workshops, offered fully in Spanish, in person and online.

Job Skills Training Programs

We provide in-depth programs focused on the workplace’s fundamental skills for jobs in high-demand sectors of the evolving economy.