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Celebrating 57 Years of Impact and Community

In awe of our community

I became that teacher!

The key to a stable future

We have more in common

Celebrating our fathers

Celebrating Black resilience 

We’ll always remember them

Celebrating our Esperanza teachers! 

US Government Announces New Investment Program for Children

Trump Accounts provide $1,000 for every child born between 2025–2028

We Stand with Survivors

On the recent and painful revelations about Cesar Chavez's history of abuse.

Check out our impact in 2025!

Make their dream

We remember, to move forward

Nominate your favorite teacher!

A Moment of Encouragement

We find strength in community

The sun grows brighter 

We do it for the children

Wishing you a warm holiday season!

Thank you for the special memories!

Thank you for changing lives 

Thank You

They cleared the path for us

Happy Veteran’s Day!

Home, at last

by Ramona Martinez 

Finally, at home

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

We’re celebrating 56 years!

They deserve a childhood

Let’s Celebrate Nuestro Heritage Month!

His story deserves to be told

A different Father’s Day

The biggest gift of all

Annual Report FY 23-24 is now live on our website!

My mom, my hero

They invest so much in our children

Remembering my family’s tamaladas

Always mission ready

Closing the Gap in Healthcare Access for Afro-Latino Communities

Strengthening Hispanic Communities Amid the Loneliness Epidemic

Loneliness weighs heavy for many this Valentine’s Day, but CPLC’s behavioral health programs bring support and hope

Nominate your favorite teacher for our Esperanza Awards!

Do you remember your senior year of high school?

My last letter to you

I wrote to you for the first time almost two years ago. 

Thank you for making their holidays

The difference I was searching for

Let's tell new stories of ourselves

Will you be my neighbor?

Mental Health Awareness

Be the first in your family to stop the cycle of trauma, speak up and seek support for your mental health

Did you vote? Election Day is today

Have you voted yet? If you haven’t already cast your ballot, today is your last chance to vote! 

Diabetes Awareness Month

It's time to speak up

It wasn’t until high school that I met a teacher who looked like me. 

Are you registered to vote?

The presidential elections are coming up! 

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

She lost it all

As one of nine siblings raised by my grandparents, I grew up dependent on the same community resources I now help others access. 

Introducing Amanecer!

Where others see difficulty, we see opportunity

There’s a stereotype that needs to change. 

Team up to help girls like Sara

It was a difficult, yet beautiful moment. 

Cry, then get back up

All my life, I’ve been surrounded by strong women.

I was rejected for being Black

Being rejected has been a common thread throughout my life. I’m different, I thought.

Their sacrifice was worth it

I always knew I’d go to college one day. It was never a question of “if,” but “how.”

Wishing you a happy holiday season

There’s no sacrifice I wouldn’t make for my family. It’s a lesson I learned from my mom.

Mija can help you!

It’s like your family. Like a tío or a sister.

They got to celebrate—after all

I knew it would be a treat to see the joy in the children’s eyes as we handed them gifts and holiday stockings.

I flew halfway around the world to teach them.

I started teaching because of my passion for knowledge. And I stayed because of the joy and fulfillment of seeing my students excel.

Message from Delma Herrera

I am writing to announce our recent change in leadership at CPLC.

What would you give up for your family?

There’s no sacrifice I wouldn’t make for my family. It’s a lesson I learned from my mom.

Remembering Our Children

It is with grace and reverence that we honor and remember our Uvalde children and teachers who were slain on May 24, 2022.

Wishing you a happy holiday season

This blog is part of our “We Are CPLC” series of letters from...