Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 2
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): Commission District 2
To Appropriate $5,000 from the 2025 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation Combined with Equal Contributions from Districts 1 and 6 to the Latin American Association (LAA) For Essential Program Support
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner Michelle Long Spears
Phone Number: 404-371-2863
PURPOSE:
To appropriate $5,000 from the 2025 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation combined with equal contributions from Districts 1 and 6 to the Latin American Association (LAA). This allocation will support the LAA’s mission to empower Latinos to adapt, integrate and thrive. The funding will support LAA’s annual operations, and its one-stop shop service model that looks to bring the American dream to life by providing the resources, support and community that Latinos need to embark on their journey of prosperity.
NEED/IMPACT:
Founded in 1972, the LAA has grown over the past four decades to become the region’s leading agency representing Georgia’s Latino issues. The LAA offers direct services that helps Latino individuals assimilate and become contributing members of Georgia’s community. The LAA achieves its mission through five (5) focus areas: Civic Engagement & Advocacy, Economic Empowerment, Youth Services, Family Stabilization & Well-Being, and Immigration Services. Each focus area includes a targeted menu of direct services, large-scale events and advocacy to realize significant community impact and affect systems level change.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An amount not to exceed $15,000 to Latin American Association from the Board of Commissioners District 2 Reserve for Appropriation (00202.579002.100.000.0000).
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the appropriation of $5,000 from the 2025 District 2 Reserve for Appropriations and authorize the Chief Executive Officer or her designee to execute all necessary documents.