Alliance for a Better Community

What I’ve seen on the streets of Los Angeles is un-American. I have never seen military-style deportations, people coming in – they are terrorizing our communities. They are doing so in an indiscriminate way and in a way that violates the civil rights of Angelenos. @afabc.bsky.social

We're celebrating the first 15 graduates of our Digital Skills & Digital Equity Advocacy Training, a 4-week program that give folks #DigitalEquity advocacy tools while enhancing their own digital skills. Participants received a free laptop to support their continued learning!

Our ABC team found so much inspiration at @hopelatinas.bsky.social #LatinaHistoryDay! 💜 We felt so energized seeing the power, intelligence, and compassion of fellow Latinas being uplifted and we're excited to apply everything we’ve learned towards the work we do in our communities. ✨

The new SELA Cares Resource Center / SELA Te Cuida Centro officially launched last Friday! Local media, including Univision, Telemundo, La Opinión, and @calonews.bsky.social captured perspectives from orgs and community members about the importance of community resources.

ABC and other community-based organizations have joined to launch SELA Cares Resource Center/SELA Te Cuida Centro, which will support families impacted by anti-immigration policies, many who have also been impacted by the recent wildfires. Read more about what we're working toward: conta.cc/4i8uCeg

Success at yesterday’s #LAUSD Board Meeting! The Strengthening Greening Initiatives Through Community reso. passed & will cut fees for nonprofits executing greening projects at local schools. We also supported Newbill’s reso. on the 2025 #BHMCelebration, recognizing #BlackEducators.

Civic leader #MicheleSiqueros is now founding CEO of #LALocalNewsInitiative, which will support local, independent journalism in LA. A former ABC Board Chair, Michele’s appointment is a proud moment for ABC, reflecting her lifelong dedication to equity & community empowerment. localnewsforla.org

Congratulations to Hispanas Organized for Political Equity Exec. Dir. Helen Iris Torres, on receiving The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award! 👏 Thanks to this recognition, HOPE will receive a $350,000 grant to further its mission of fostering Latina leadership and advocacy. 🎉 #LatinaLeaders

Are you participating in #ADayWithoutImmigrants today? 🙌🏽 This protest reminds us that where we choose to spend our money has an impact — so make it count! 🤔 💵 #DerechosDeLosInmigrantes#ImmigrantRights

#UCIrvine's Michael Méndez laments the end of the #FEMA National Advisory Council & the loss of expertise "on issues of hard-to-reach populations & socially vulnerable communities." Learn how #FuerzaFund is providing cash assistance to impacted families & how to get involved: afabc.org/fuerza-fund/

#ImmigrantRights and labor activist #VictorNarro understands how deeply essential workers have been impacted by the #LosAngelesWildfires. 🏠 🤝 Learn how the #FuerzaFund is providing direct cash assistance to impacted families and how you can get involved at afabc.org/fuerza-fund/

Thank you, outgoing Mayor John Erickson, for your leadership in making #WestHollywood a city of inclusion & opportunity! 🌴 ✨ Your dedication to uplifting diverse communities aligns closely with our mission at ABC. Looking forward to your continued contributions on the City Council!

We have compiled a Resource Guide with info on evacuation centers, power outages, smoke safety, and more to help support our #LACounty community during these devastating #wildfires. In English y Español. Please share with your networks! #PalisadesFire #EatonFire docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Our thoughts are with our LA community as we face severe wind conditions and multiple fires. Please stay safe, follow evacuation orders in your area, and reach out for help if needed. Info on fire evacuations, shelters, and road closures: lacounty.gov/emergency #PalisadesFire #EatonFire #LAFires

With your support and collaboration, we have made incredible strides in uplifting the #Latino community this year. New challenges and new opportunities await us in 2025 and we will continue to face them head on. We wish you all a joyful holiday season — ¡Felices fiestas! 🎉

What’s on your Christmas wish list? 🎄

#collegeaccess #affordablehousing #immigration #greenschools #digitalequity

@catalystcalifornia.bsky.social's new #RACECOUNTS report highlights updated #LACounty data on education, homelessness and police traffic stops, showing a continued need to protect #BIPOC communities. 📊 🔎

Read the full press release here ▶️ conta.cc/3DexUxg

This new motion will acknowledge the vital role #Latinas /os play in #LACounty's cultural and economic life and seeks to address disparities in education, healthcare, housing, and economic mobility -- it also cites research from our #LatinoScorecardReport! 🎉

www.calonews.com/communities/...

Join us Weds, Dec 11 at 5:30pm for another virtual Platicas! 💻 🗣️ Learn about applying for #HealthInsurance through #CoveredCalifornia as a #DACA recipient! 🏥

Join at this link: bit.ly/PlaticasConABC

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On Friday Dec. 13th, LAUSD is hosting 'Advising Undocumented Students and Mixed Status Families on Financial Aid Applications'—a virtual event to help families navigate the college application system.

Learn more and register:

Statement for the Record: How Mass Deportations Will Separate American Families, Harm Our Armed Forces, and Devastate Our Economy UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía provides testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the harmful impacts of mass deportations.

How Mass Deportations Will Separate American Families, Harm Our Armed Forces, and Devastate Our Economy by Janet Murguía of UnidosUS unidosus.org/publications...