Siembra Latinos Fund: Growing Opportunity for Latinos
Growing Opportunity
A new philanthropic initiative, The Siembra Latinos Fund (SLF) has been created by a group of local Latino leaders to empower the Latino community in Monterey County.
The fund is focused on creating change now and investing in the future well-being of Latino residents throughout Monterey County. Siembra means “to sow,” and the goal of fund organizers is to grow opportunity for Latino residents by inspiring philanthropy and guiding community grantmaking.
We are proud to be on the forefront of Latino philanthropy, and to help sow the seeds for a strong and vibrant Latino community in Monterey County.” – Blanca E. Zarazua, Esq., SLF Advisory Board
Mission & Vision
The mission of the SLF is “To inspire philanthropy and cultivate strong and vibrant Latino communities in Monterey County.” Its vision is, “Healthy, Safe and Engaged Latino Communities.”
Local Advisory Board
A local advisory board provides oversight, sets grantmaking priorities, and raises funds to grant to nonprofits serving Latino residents. The advisory board members are: Blanca E. Zarazua, Esq. (Chair), Jose Luis Alvarado, Ph.D., Chris Barrera, Ida López Chan, Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Erica Padilla-Chávez, Frank Ramírez, Daniel Rodríguez and Raúl Rodríguez.
Grantmaking Priorities
Siembra Latinos Fund grantmaking priorities are health, human services, arts, safety, community development and education for Latinos throughout Monterey County. The goal is to make grants now and build an endowment for the future. All potential grants will be reviewed by the SLF advisory board.
Growing Giving
Individuals, families and businesses can contribute to the fund directly online or by check, through employee matching gift programs or through estate gifts.
Not Just a Niche – A Necessity
According to the United States Census Bureau, Latinos made up 58.3% of Monterey County’s population in 2016.
The Siembra Latinos Fund is not just a niche, its a necessity.” – Ida López Chan, SLF Advisory Board Chair
The Siembra Latinos Fund is one of ten members of the National Latino Funds Alliance, and one of less than twenty in the country.
Learn More or Give
To learn more about the Siembra Latinos Fund and how to give go to: www.cfmco.org/SLF.
The SLF is an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC). The CFMC provides financial stewardship, administrative support and the services of a fully accredited community foundation that is held to rigorous National Standards.