Meet the advocates, organizers, and nonprofit leaders working to close gaps in our comunidad, in education, healthcare, housing, and beyond. This is where SVL covers the people who show up when nobody's watching and the causes worth showing up for.
Social Impact Advocates
It was an exciting day at nearby Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School last week, located in East San Jose, where they celebrated in-person for the annual College Signing Day rally and celebration.
Social Impact Advocates
In 2006, twelve families pooled their money to establish a donor-advised fund with Gilroy Foundation, the Latino Family Fund de Gilroy. A grassroots organization that began with a handful of members, has grown to over 100 members.
Business
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, it is our pleasure to shine the spotlight on a “Shero” and social justice champion that inspires us day in and day out, Dr. Belinda Hernandez Arriaga.
Fitness, Health & Beauty
During this critical time in our country, Ayudando Latinos A Soñar - ALAS has had the opportunity to be on the front lines of working with essential and farm-worker community during this time of COVID.
Social Impact Advocates
The County of Santa Clara’s Office of Reentry Services (ORS) and San Jose City College (SJCC) are investing in these individuals as peer mentors, calling on their insights and desire to give back to their community as one of our best tools for breaking the cycle of incarceration.
Social Impact Advocates
On August 8, 2020, Police officers from SJPD, Milpitas PD, County Sheriffs, FBI, Park Rangers, and Military personnel joined with @shopwithacopsv to provide school supplies
Social Impact Advocates
“Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world,” said Dolores Huerta. These words ring in my ears, especially during these times.
Social Impact Advocates
With great pleasure we share this video saluting all the Women we know, love, work with who are Mothers, Sisters, Daughters and who bare a great amount of responsibility as Women.
Cultura Ambassador
SVL Cultura Ambassador Darrell Cortez was born and raised in San Jose CA where he attended local schools. After high school he attended West Valley College and then went onto San Jose State Univ. where he pursued the field of criminal justice.
Business
Angel Chavez initiated the inaugural Men’s Giving Circle (MGC) back in 2015 and officially launched in the Spring of 2016 by literally picking up the phone and calling Latinos in his network to join him in helping to bridge the gap for young men of color and creating a pathway to success.
Social Impact Advocates
One of the most precarious times for individuals leaving jail or prison are the days and weeks immediately after they are released. Without housing, jobs, medical and mental health care or support systems, many individuals simply go back to what they know.
Social Impact Advocates
On October 11, 2019, Kaiser Permanente Latino Association (KPLA) hosted their 28th Annual LatinX Heritage Awards and Scholarship Banquet at Scott’s Restaurant in Oakland.