Cuando tenía 6 años, mi familia se embarcó en un viaje que nos llevaría desde nuestra tierra natal de México hasta un estado llamado Michigan. Aunque la historia de cada inmigrante es distinta, los motivos de nuestros padres para dejar atrás todo lo que conocieron se debieron en parte al Sueño Americano: el deseo de tener más oportunidades y una vida mejor.
Andrea Cota Avila Archive
Latinx communities deserve a place in philanthropy
I believe that the future of philanthropy relies on taking a community-centric approach. This means placing the community the nonprofit is serving at the center. It also means acknowledging philanthropy’s dark past and looking towards the future with a social and racial justice lens. It is the only way we can begin to collectively heal and bring equity to our communities. A key principle of community-centric philanthropy is valuing everything people can bring to the table besides money. This can take place in the form of time, items, talent or connections. Latinx people deserve a place in philanthropy because our community values are rooted in giving, especially the kind of giving that isn’t monetary.