Improving the lives of Latinos in Georgia
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Improving the lives of Latinos in Georgia
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In 2022, we continue to support our communities with partnerships that build trust and understand our community’s specific needs. vaccination events at our offices, where no ID, no insurance are acceptable and where our community can reach walking or by taxi.
We’re committed to keeping our community informed in their language, with resources to address questions and fears, connecting our community to information and resources.
In 2021, we supported our community with vaccination events in our offices, workplaces and collaborated across the board with community Partners to help bring education and access during the COVID Pandemic. We helped vaccinate 5500 locally and reached over 6000 with education And outreach. Currently, our community is the least vaccinated at 29%. We continue our work to reach those that are vulnerable.
Hispanic Alliance GA
Hispanic Alliance GA
La Vaquita Flea Market
La Vaquita Flea Market
We prioritize our most vulnerable families and children, living in poverty, with no other relief, with little or no support network, English language deficient, transportation barriers affected with unemployment, quarantine and illness.
Hispanic babies born in rural enclaves are more likely to be impoverished than those in the city. And it’s harder for them to receive help from federal and state programs, such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Consistent health care also is hard to come by, particularly if their parents are undocumented and are fearful of being discovered and deported—even though the children are U.S. citizens.
As a result, many researchers say, many of these children may never realize their full potential and escape poverty.
“These babies are starting behind the starting line,” said Daniel Lichter, a Cornell University researcher and coauthor of a recent study on their situation. “And their opportunities as they move into adulthood are jeopardized. These are American citizens at risk of failing to thrive.” (https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2015/08/14/hispanic-poverty-in-rural-areas-challenges-states)
Monthly we help 600-800 families connect to a box of culturally appropriate nutritious food. This helps our hard working families have a little more for medicines, rent or utilities. We help our babies connect to diapers and formula. We help our families connect to WIC, SNAP and Medicaid.
In 2020, we have helped over 10,000 families obtain access to nutritious, fresh food, alongside our over 30 Corporate Partners and funders. Over 7000 PPE and 8600 individuals connected to access to job opportunities
Gainesville City is comprised of 41.3% Latino population. Latinos in Hall County are largest minority living below poverty line, living in neighborhoods of 50% or more in poverty.
People living in neighborhoods with high poverty levels suffer poorer health, higher rates of crime, poor performing schools, limited access to support networks and job opportunities.
Growing up in poverty threatens child development, impairs brain development, leads to poor academic cognitive and health outcomes.
Children who grow up in households with parents with low educational attainment or have not graduated High School have socioeconomic disadvantages, lower birth rate, health issues, are not school ready, have limited opportunities of education and employment as adults.