LATINXCONSORTIUMFOR ACTION

2020 IMPACT REPORT

EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

prepared by fiscal sponsor:

The LCA Relief Fund was formed at theonset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In total, $1,184,014.56 was distributed inaid to individuals and families. Fundswere raised from donor contributions,local foundations, and United Waydollars, as well as $465,484.82 in CARESRelief Funding through Dane County. Atotal of 2112 applications were receivedfor aid within 2 weeks of making the fundaccessible.

Community members completed anonline screener application (individuallyor with support from LCA organizations)asking for some basic informationregarding loss of wages, financial impact,and other sources of support. Fundstargeted the undocumented community.

Once screened, applicants received acall back from staff associated with anyof the following 5 organizations (Centro,Latino Chamber of Commerce, Unidos,Latino Academy of WorkforceDevelopment, Sunshine Place, or theLatino Children and Families Council).The staff did an intake and assessment ofneeds, as well as provided additionalresources during a time of crisis.

The Latinx Consortium for Action (LCA)is a coalition of leaders representingdifferent Latinx-led organizations,professional associations andeducational groups in Dane County.The group has been existence since2016 and represents a space forcollective strategy building and actionon behalf of the Latinx community.

Members of the LCA include: LatinoHealth Council of Dane County, LatinoEducation Council, Common WealthDevelopment, Latino Chamber ofCommerce of WI, Centro Hispano ofDane County (Centro), LatinoAcademy of Workforce Development& Orgullo Latinx LGBT+ of DaneCounty, UNIDOS, Latino ProfessionalsAssociation of Greater Madison (LPA),Latino Children and Families Council,Voces de la Frontera - Madison, LatinoSupport Network (LaSup), La MovidaRadio, Big Brothers Big Sisters,Adelante Madison

LCA EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

LATINXCONSORTIUM FOR ACTION LCA EMERGENCY

RELIEF FUND

RESULTS

Latinx make up about of Wisconsin’s population, but of the state’s confirmed COVID cases and ofhospitalizations. Nationally, data from the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention indicate that Latinx aretimes more likely to be infected and times more likelyto be hospitalized when compared to white non-HispanicAmericans.

7%

Latinx are likely to have jobs that can be doneremotely and likely to work in the industriesdubbed “essential” during the pandemic.

Latinx are also likely to live in multigenerational orcrowded homes, increasing potential exposure and makingit hard for those who get sick to isolate.

12%11%

Latinx householdsearn less than non-Hispanic whitehouseholds.

46%

THE CRISISBY THE NUMBERS LCA EMERGENCY

RELIEF FUND

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RESULTS

FUNDINGELIGIBILITY

A resident of Dane CountyUndocumented (An individualwho does not have access to awork permit)Ineligible for federal stimuluspackage or EA grant fundingHave lost income due toCOVID-19Can demonstrate an emergingneed: rent, childcare, food, etc.

A business located in DaneCountyHave lost income due toCOVID-19EIN & ITIN # verificationUndocumented owner doesnot have access to federal orstate loansCan demonstrate an emergingneed: property rent, payroll,etc.Must be able to submit a P&Lstatement or verification2018/2019 TaxesBusiness name or entity IDsearchable on DFI website

To be eligible for relief fundsapplicants needed to meet thefollowing criteria:

For Individuals:

For Businesses:

applications received

2,112

applications approved for funding

1,464

Staff time invested

10,432 Hours

funds distributed

$1.18 million

LCA EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

IMPACT

"I'm a father of four and I lost my job 2 weeks ago because of this dreaded virus and since it was a smallbusiness there was nothing my boss could do. I am so thankful for this support."

"I work in roofing and because of COVID people don't want for us to go to their homes and because ofthis I don't have an income to be able to face all the different expenses and barriers my family faces. Iam most worried about paying rent. I need the help, thank you for doing this."

"Because right now, I am without work and I am a single mother and have 4 children and we haveexpenses - like paying rent, the electricity bill, phone, car expenses. That is why it is so urgent for me toplease receive some kind of support. I am scared."

"I have almost 3 weeks without work, and the reality is I have a family of 5, we need to pay the rent,food, light, phone. That is why I chose to apply to the fund, anything you can give will go such a longway. I really pray you can give us some support at this time. "

YOUR SUPPORT MADE THIS IMPACT FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS

The impact ofyour gift

supported 1,464individuals,families and

businesses in ourcommunity.

LCA EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

"I am undocumented, and I am no one, Ican't receive support from any place, andI need to pay my bills and food for mychildren. I've always been the primarybreadwinner. Thank you, thank you, thankyou."

SUPPORTINGDONORS($1000+ Gifts Listed) LCA EMERGENCY

RELIEF FUNDA Fund For Women (AFFW)Julie AndersenJuli AulikDave Beck-EngelAnna BiermeierNathan BosscherBoys and Girls of Dane CountyCarissa ChristnerLighthouse ChurchCUNA Mutual FoundationDane County CARES Eviction Prevention

Program SubcontractDane Sanctuary CoalitionDCDHS Emergency Assistance FundingBaltazar De AndaPhilip DemingClaire DickWilliam L. Dow and Ruby E. DowAnna FehlingAlyssa FiedlerGinger FrancisMarian FredalCecilia GoldschmidtPeter and Laura GottliebGroup Health Cooperative of Southwest

WisconsinDaniel W. Grupe and Molly ElizabethBeth HarperAlan Heggen and Helen ChristiansenFMS LLC dba Morris RamenWilliam HornsJames Reeb Unitarian Universalist

Congregation Jewish Community Foundation Emily JonesNathaniel JorgensenMichelle KellyEileen KennedyJacob KolbElizabeth A LorenzSean LynchRich and Mary LynchFrances MacaulayMadison Community Foundation

Madison Gas and Electric Foundation IncDaniel Maloney and Amy Krauthamer-

MaloneyCharles McEniryMidvale Community Lutheran ChurchThomas MorrellMelissa MossNew Leaders Council - WisconsinOrchard Ridge United Church of ChristPASS Family Fund Shaili PfeifferBeth PotterJenna RamakerRennebohm FoundationAmy RettlerLuella ShapiroBianca SilvaSSM HealthSummit Credit UnionTASC Employee Philanthropy CommitteeTerri Johnson & Roy Froemming Family

GiftingThe Capital Times Kids FundThe Evjue Foundation IncJoshua TrippUnited Way of Dane County COVID-19

Relief and Recovery Fund - Health andHousing Community Collaborative(HHCC)

UW Health, Unity Point Meriter & QuartzCarol WeidelWilliam WhitfordAshley WilkinsonWisconsin Bank and TrustWisconsin Power and Light CompanySandra A. Wojtal-WeberJim YehelMorghan Young-Alfaro

Over 700 gifts weredonated to this relief fund.

LCA MEMBERORGANIZATIONS

LCA EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

CONTACT

Karen Menéndez Coller, PhDExecutive DirectorCentro Hispano of Dane County

Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, Co-Chair, Latino Health Council of Dane CountyFernando Cano-Ospino, Latino Health CouncilDr. Salvador Carranza, Latino Education CouncilJustice Castañeda, Executive Director, Common Wealth DevelopmentJessica Cavazos, CEO Latino Chamber of Commerce of WIDr. Karen Menendez Coller, Executive Director, Centro Hispano of Dane CountyBaltazar De Anda Santana, Executive Director, Latino Academy of Workforce Development &Orgullo Latinx LGBT+ of Dane CountyVeronica Figueroa, Executive Director, UNIDOSNorma Gallegos Valles, President, Latino Professionals Association of Greater Madison (LPA)Brenda González, Latino Health Council of Dane CountyFabiola Hamdan, Co-Chair, Latino Children and Families CouncilDr. Armando Ibarra, Voces de la Frontera - MadisonJuan José López, Latino Support Network (LaSup)Oscar Mireles, ConvenerLupita and Luis Montoto, La Movida RadioSandy Morales, CEO, Big Brothers Big SistersGloria Reyes, President, Adelante MadisonDr. Patricia Téllez-Girón, Co-Chair, Latino Health Council of Dane CountyTeresa Téllez-Girón, Co-Chair, Latino Children & Families Council

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