LatinaLista — Rising food prices and rampant childhood obesity are two factors fueling a national surge in local communities exploring the idea of establishing community gardens. Yet for one group, the idea digs much deeper. La Semilla Food Center‘s…
LatinaLista — During the holiday season, it’s not unusual to see an Angel Tree here or there in malls or office lobbies. Simple wishes, made by children and adults, caught in poverty. Yet, just because January 1 eventually arrives,…
LatinaLista — One of the reasons that drove the Obama administration to push for health care reform was the fact that when serious illness confronts a working-class family, it isn’t long before that family finds themselves buried in debt….
LatinaLista — As noted in yesterday’s post, the life of a single parent college student is tough! Trying to juggle limited cash between books and day care is enough to make any sane person go loca. For single mom…
LatinaLista — At one point or another, most people want to know they made a difference in the lives of others. For young people involved in a unique program called City Year, that knowledge comes early in life. Founded…
LatinaLista– “We know that prevention is key and education is power but who pays the bills?” That simple sentence sums up the mission for the Busted Foundation, an organization that fundraises money to specifically help women with their finances…
LatinaLista — Today, November 5, 2010, is literally the first day of the rest of Lon Rosado’s life. Lon Rosado, a 67-year-old San Diego businessman, suffered a car accident. As a result of the accident, he lost a kidney….
LatinaLista — There’s no denying that college is at the same time an awesome experience and a scary proposition for many whose children may be the first in their families to go away to college. Yet, while a college…
LatinaLista — One of the core values of Chicago-based Casa Central is the belief that everyone has the potential to improve their quality of life. That simple belief is what has spurred the success and longevity of Casa Central…
LatinaLista — At the height of the swine flu scare, people didn’t need to be told twice to wash their hands. Bottles of hand sanitizing lotion flew off store shelves. Not anymore. The same urgency to have clean hands…
LatinaLista — Getting children involved in sports has been documented as being one good way to keep children motivated while in school and develop needed skills to be successful in both academics and life. But some kids, especially in…
LatinaLista — There are several words that can be used to define culture: food, traditions or language. In any of these examples, an explanation or translation is a must to be understood. Yet, one of the most popular forms…
LatinaLista — While it’s true that Latinos now comprise the largest share of high school drop outs, it’s also true that this translates into a huge loss for the future of the American workforce. Among these students who are…
LatinaLista — Children are supposed to be taken care of by the adults in their lives. There’s no scenario that brings swifter condemnation and action than those of children who are neglected or abused at the hands of their…
LatinaLista — As of today, there are 105 days until Christmas. In other words, about three months. For most of us, it’s too early to even start thinking about what we’ll be putting under the tree this year. Yet,…
LatinaLista — It is said that a wealth gap exists in the United States that hasn’t been this bad since the Roaring Twenties. What that means is that those who are on the lower end of the economic pole…
LatinaLista– With the tagline “Children have dreams too,” the mission of Young Dreams Community Outreach (YDCO) of Miami, Florida is to focus on the needy children in their communities and their dreams. Knowing that education is the key to…
LatinaLista — The U.S. Labor Department reported that more states posted rising jobless rates than in the previous month. In addition to meaning that there are a lot more people out of work, it also means that there are…
LatinaLista — Learning English, getting an education or knowing what the basic rules and laws are of living in the United States can be overwhelming for immigrants new to this country. Yet in California’s Sonoma Valley, immigrants have been…
LatinaLista — Most parents look forward to their children going back to school, but for those families who struggle to make ends meet it can prove to be a stressful time. It’s bad enough that money must be found…
LatinaLista — For anyone who has ever experienced the thrill of being on the receiving end of an audience’s appreciative applause, it’s an experience unlike others. Unfortunately, the rate of Latinos who achieve that kind of stage success is…
LatinaLista — Think of Latin music and merengue, mariachi, salsa and even reggaeton may pop first into people’s minds, but choral music? Most people don’t even realize that within the Latino culture there is a rich legacy of choral…
LatinaLista — There are over 63,000 women in state and federal prisons. Of these women, 80 percent are mothers who will reunite with their children being their main caregiver once they’re released from prison. Unfortunately, many of these women…
LatinaLista — There were over 500,000 children in the foster care system in 2006, according to the most recent statistics. Forty-six percent of these children were in non-relative foster family homes. In 2006, 289,000 children exited the foster care…
LatinaLista– When talking about the future of the Latino community, everyone always looks to the younger generations. Yet, with the disappointing graduation rates, among other dismal statistics, it’s hard to see how this generation can develop the necessary skills…
