Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Appropriation of $5,000 from the District 6 Reserve for Appropriation to Latin American Association to Support the Mission and Operations that Provide Direct Services of Economic Empowerment, Civic Engagement, Youth Services, Family Stabilization, and Immigration Services for Latinos in DeKalb County.
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Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. “Ted” Terry
Phone Number: 404-371-4909
PURPOSE:
This District 6 appropriation combined with equal contribution from a District 2 appropriation will support the mission of the Latin American Association (LAA) to empower Latinos to adapt, integrate and thrive. The funding will support the annual operations of the Latin American Association 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:
$5,000 from the 2023 District 6 Reserve for Appropriations
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the appropriation of $5,000 from the 2023 District 6 Reserve for Appropriations and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.