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“Todo el esfuerzo valió la pena.” It was all worth the effort. 💛 Karen’s father spent long days in the lettuce fields, c...
09/04/2026

“Todo el esfuerzo valió la pena.” It was all worth the effort. 💛
 
Karen’s father spent long days in the lettuce fields, coming home with mud on his boots and sweat on his clothes. He worked hard to provide an opportunity that Karen didn’t waste.
 
She earned her bachelor’s degree. Then her master’s. And eventually, she found herself back where she started.
 
All those years ago, when her Father was working the fields, Karen spent her days in a Head Start classroom, learning the skills she would eventually pay forward.
 
Swipe right and learn how the little girl who once played school grew up to become the teacher 💛

A little caramel. A little apple. A whole lot of purpose ☕🍎This month, every Caramel Apple Chai Latte from Mothership Co...
09/03/2026

A little caramel. A little apple. A whole lot of purpose ☕🍎

This month, every Caramel Apple Chai Latte from Mothership Coffee Roasters does a little more.

Through Mothership’s Sip With Purpose, each purchase supports Chicanos Por La Causa Nevada - CPLC Nevada YouthBuild program.

The program helps young people ages 16 to 24 earn their high school equivalency while preparing for careers in construction and the skilled trades. Along the way, they gain hands-on experience and the support to take what they’ve learned into the workforce.

So if you’re in Las Vegas or Henderson, make your next coffee run count and order the Caramel Apple Chai Latte.

Not in Nevada? You can still support YouthBuild. Just visit https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=241b1085-265e-4e56-aa18-4a0e32a4bb03&envid=p-fHnsFxjDZk60hNpGoECE6w&zone=usa to support YouthBuild directly.

Thank you, Mothership Coffee Roasters, for putting our community on the menu.

A celebration of community, culture, and new beginnings ✨Last week we gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate two longtime ...
09/02/2026

A celebration of community, culture, and new beginnings ✨

Last week we gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate two longtime LA organizations, now part of the CPLC familia: Amanecer Community Counseling Service and Shelter Partnership.

We commemorated three incredible honorees, Alfred Fraijo Jr., Jerry Ayala, and Reyna Larrios, and the impact they have made through years of service in their communities.

The afternoon was filled with beautiful moments. From the incredible mariachi performance by , to a stunning koto performance by .kujiraoka, and a live watercolor paintings by .
It was an evening filled with connection, culture, celebration, and plenty of moments to remember.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating this new chapter for CPLC, Amanecer, and Shelter Partnership.

Thank you to our sponsors: , Bill Witte & Keiko Sakamoto, Valued Housing, , , Tom Lane, and Michael & Terri Kaplan.

08/28/2026

Community came together in the heart of LA 🧡

Today, we celebrated bringing two longtime LA staples into the CPLC Familia: Amanecer Community Counseling Service and Shelter Partnership.

But the highlight was the stories of our honorees, each who came from humble beginnings and dedicated their lives to service:

From Boyle Heights to Harvard and back, Alfred Fraijo Jr. has been a champion of affordable housing California.

Jerry Ayala has run Shelter Partnership’s warehouse for nearly 40 years, creating one of the nation’s largest homeless resource distribution programs.

The backbone of Amanacer Community Counseling Service since 1989, Reyna Larrios draws from her experience immigrating from El Salvador to make clients feel at home.

LA has a long tradition of community advocacy. And we are honored to join this legacy.

We celebrated. We laughed. We were moved to tears.

We can’t wait for what’s next ✨.

Thank you to our sponsors Century Housing Bill Witte & Keiko Sakamoto, Valued Housing, California Community Foundation EGAN | SIMON architecture Tom Lane, and Michael & Terri Kaplan

For the scholars building what comes next 🎓A scholarship does more than help pay for college. It gives a student room to...
08/21/2026

For the scholars building what comes next 🎓

A scholarship does more than help pay for college. It gives a student room to focus on the work in front of them.

Today, our CPLC Scholars begin another year at Arizona State University. Some are returning to campus. Others are walking into ASU for the first time. Each one arrives with their own reason for being there and their own plans for where an education can take them.

We believe in making sure students have the opportunity to pursue those plans.

So as a new school year begins, we’re proud to stand behind every CPLC Scholar working toward a degree and the future they want to build with it.

Thank you Valley Toyota Dealers and Food City for investing in our Scholars, and to State University for being our collegiate partner.

Personal finance is a tool in your toolbelt 🛠️ 💸That was one of the ideas that stayed with us from today’s Latina Leader...
08/20/2026

Personal finance is a tool in your toolbelt 🛠️ 💸

That was one of the ideas that stayed with us from today’s Latina Leadership Conversation on financial wellness.

The panel got practical. We talked about running your finances like your own business and giving yourself a regular wellness check. We talked about homeownership and the discipline it takes to get there, especially when a home can become one of the biggest assets a person owns.

There was also plenty of advice you can put to work right away. Check the clearance aisle. Find an app that helps you save. Talk to an expert before making a big decision. Compare before you commit.

And when you have a goal in mind, ask the question: What’s it going to take?

That question changes the starting point. You stop looking at the distance between where you are and where you want to be, and start figuring out what you can do today to move closer.

These conversations are about giving our community something they can take with them and use as they build what comes next.

Thank you to our President and CEO, Alicia Nuñez, for leading the conversation, to Carolina Mardueño, Patricia Duarte, Teresa Miranda, and Maribel Johnson for sharing their insight, and to everyone who showed up ready to learn and be part of the conversation.

We’re also grateful to Arizona Public Service - APS, Valley Toyota Dealers, National Bank of Arizona and Botco.ai for supporting this space and helping make the conversation possible.

Good health gives us more to look forward to 💛Our CPLC Healthy Aging Health Fair at Casa de Primavera brought our older ...
08/13/2026

Good health gives us more to look forward to 💛

Our CPLC Healthy Aging Health Fair at Casa de Primavera brought our older adult community together for a day centered on taking care of ourselves and enjoying the people around us.

Health screenings and local vendors gave seniors a chance to find resources and get connected to support. Fresh produce went home with families, and Zumba got everyone moving. Then came the raffle, with plenty of smiles when names were called.

More than anything, we loved seeing our community enjoying the day together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our partners who helped make it happen. We’ll keep creating spaces where our older adults can stay connected and look ahead to what’s next.

08/13/2026

A scholarship opens a door. What comes next is up to you 🎓

Our 2026 CPLC Scholars came together for orientation and had their first chance to meet the other students and mentors who will take this journey with them.

There were introductions, conversations, and plenty of new faces. Scholars heard from community leaders and stepped in front of the camera for their headshots, giving us a chance to celebrate the people behind each scholarship.

We’re grateful to Southwest Gas Corporation for hosting us and creating a welcoming space for our scholars.

Thank you to Valley Toyota Dealers and Food City for investing in these students through scholarship support, and to Arizona State University being our collegiate partner.

We’re proud to stand behind this next generation as they take their next steps. Congratulations to our 2026 CPLC Scholars!

Meet the women leading our next Latina Leadership Conversation ✨ Financial wellness can change what feels possible. Know...
08/10/2026

Meet the women leading our next Latina Leadership Conversation ✨

Financial wellness can change what feels possible. Knowing how to make a financial decision with confidence can shape the choices we make today and what we’re able to build tomorrow.

That’s the conversation we’re bringing to the table.

Moderated by CPLC President and CEO, Alicia Nuñez, this Conversation will feature a panel of incredible women who have spent their careers working with money from different points of view. Carolina Mardueño, Patricia Duarte, Teresa Miranda, and Maribel Johnson, will share their experiences and perspectives on what financial wellness looks like in real life.

Sometimes, the right information comes at the right moment. A clearer picture of your finances can make a decision feel less out of reach. An opportunity that once felt too far away can start to look different.

That’s why these conversations matter. We’re making space to talk about the decisions that shape where we go next.

Join us Wednesday, August 19, for breakfast and a conversation that puts financial wellness at the center.

📍 Steele Indian School Park, Memorial Hall
🕗 Breakfast at 8:00 AM | Program at 8:30 AM

Space is limited. RSVP is required to attend.

“And now here I was again, on the other side.” 💛 Hillary remembers what it felt like to be a child caught in the middle ...
07/24/2026

“And now here I was again, on the other side.” 💛

Hillary remembers what it felt like to be a child caught in the middle of domestic violence. Years later, she walked into De Colores and saw a familiar story from a different place in her life. This time, she wasn't the child needing support. She was someone who could help create a moment of comfort for a child who needed it.

This winter, Hillary brought the children at De Colores to pick out a new pair of sneakers. A child found a pair they loved. Another tried theirs on and looked down at their feet with a smile. For a moment, the focus was simple: finding a pair of shoes that made them feel good.

Thank you, Hillary, for standing on the other side now and using your own story to make a child’s path a little lighter.

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