Whitney's Giving Tuesday Fundraiser

Organization Overview

For over 50 years, the Latin American Association (LAA) has empowered Georgia's Latino communities, especially those with low incomes, limited English proficiency, and at risk of homelessness. The LAA ensures that clients' needs are met in a language they understand and in an environment that is culturally responsive to them. 

The LAA uses a team of bilingual case managers to meet with each client to determine their goals for increasing well-being and long-term stability. LAA staff directly provide services or connect clients to needed resources, such as food, shelter, clothing, case management, and domestic violence mitigation. Once a client's basic needs are met, the LAA offers a variety of economic programs, including quarterly job fairs, resume review, job training for specific industries, and a Latina entrepreneurial program, to bring the client to a level of financial security. Depending on the client's needs, the LAA continues to provide assistance in youth mentoring and immigration services. The full scope of services that the LAA provides pulls the Latino community toward social equity by ensuring financial stability and opening doors for future success.