Latinas Contra Cancer

03/06/2026

Join us this weekend for exciting community events and explore new career opportunities at LCC! From activities happening on Saturday to open positions on our team, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out!

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03/06/2026

Nothing to do this Saturday? We’ve got you covered.

Join us for a powerful day of conversation, community, and inspiration with our Executive Director representing Latinas Contra Cancer at two amazing events in San José , and you’re invited!

Event 1: Women in Healthcare Panel
Part of the Her[it]age Women’s Conference hosted by Santa Clara County Supervisor

🕚 11:00AM – 11:55 AM
📍 Evergreen Valley College – Language Arts Building
3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San José

Darcie will moderate an inspiring conversation with incredible healthcare leaders:
• Dr. Jessica Malonso
• Dr. Laurie Bostick Cammon
• Dr. Mayra Carrillo
• Yvette Villa

Together they’ll talk about women leading in healthcare, advancing equity, and how we can all better navigate and advocate within the healthcare system.

✔ Free event
✔ Lunch provided
✔ Conference runs 10 AM – 2 PM (registration at 9:15 AM)

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✨ Event 2: County Budget Community Town Hall

Your voice matters when it comes to the future of healthcare, housing, and essential services in Santa Clara County.

🕑 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s Office – Tasman Auditorium
110 W. Tasman Dr, San José
(Registration & refreshments at 1:30 PM)

Darcie will also be presenting on how mutual aid can be both a budget strategy and a justice strategy, highlighting how communities support each other while advocating for systems that truly meet people’s needs.

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💥 So if you’ve got a free Saturday… come learn, connect, and be part of the conversation shaping our community.

We hope to see you there! 🩵

02/20/2026

Join us for a Self-Love Paint Night on February 27 at 6:00 PM at Latinas Contra Cancer 💛🎨

This is more than a paint night, it’s a space to honor ourselves, build community, and stand in solidarity with cancer patients who deserve care, dignity, and support.

✨ Free event | Donations welcome
All proceeds will go to our General Patient Fund, which provides direct support for community members facing cancer who have lost income or do not have the means to cover essential expenses. This includes:
• Funeral expenses
• Food assistance
• Rent support
• Medical bills
• Other urgent basic needs

Because no one should have to choose between treatment and survival.
Because healing also means stability.
Because dignity is a right, not a privilege.

🎟️ Register in the link in our bio.

Come paint. Come connect. Come invest in justice and compassion in action. 💜

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Únete a nosotros para una Noche de Pintura y Amor Propio el 27 de febrero a las 6:00 PM en Latinas Contra Cáncer 💛🎨

Esta no es solo una noche de pintura, es un espacio para honrarnos, crear comunidad y solidarizarnos con pacientes con cáncer que merecen cuidado, dignidad y apoyo.

✨ Evento gratuito | Donaciones bienvenidas
Todos los fondos recaudados irán al Fondo General para Pacientes, que brinda apoyo directo a miembros de la comunidad con cáncer que han perdido ingresos o no cuentan con los recursos para cubrir necesidades esenciales, incluyendo:
• Gastos funerarios
• Asistencia alimentaria
• Apoyo para renta
• Facturas médicas
• Otras necesidades urgentes

Porque nadie debería tener que elegir entre tratamiento y supervivencia.
Porque sanar también significa estabilidad.
Porque la dignidad es un derecho, no un privilegio.

🎟️ Regístrate en el enlace en nuestra bio.

Ven a pintar. Ven a conectar. Ven a invertir en justicia y compasión en acción. 💜

01/31/2026

Dear Community,

We’d like to share an upcoming community education panel focused on healthcare access, workplace protections, and support programs available to women in our region.

Women’s Healthcare: Access, Rights & Community Care will offer practical, real-world information, including:
- How to access reproductive healthcare
- Maternity and sick leave rights, including protections that apply regardless of immigration status
- Community-based programs that support women’s health and preventive care

The event is educational and nonpartisan in nature and is hosted by Democratic Activists for Women Now (DAWN) as part of its When Women Lead community education series.

🗣 Spanish interpretation will be provided
🌻 Open to all

Learn more and RSVP here:
https://www.svdawn.org/whenwomenlead

This event is offered for educational purposes only and does not endorse any political party or candidate.

01/08/2026

Join Our Team

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01/06/2026

We’re Hiring at Latinas Contra Cancer

🔗Interested? Apply through the “Careers” link in our bio

Latinas Contra Cancer is growing, and we’re looking for committed, justice-driven leaders to join our team. These roles are rooted in dignity, community care, and the belief that health is deeply connected to housing, stability, and collective power.

Open positions:
✅ Housing Navigator & Case Manager
Support cancer patients facing housing instability through our Prescribed Housing Pilot Program-providing financial housing assistance and case management as a health justice intervention to prevent homelessness during their most vulnerable time.

✅Programs Manager
Oversee our community-based programs, support staff, and ensure high-quality, compliant service delivery aligned with our mission, values, and funder commitments.

✅Development & Engagement Manager
Lead fundraising and engagement strategy, steward donor relationships, and build sustainable systems that support long-term growth and community investment.

If you’re passionate about health equity, patient power, and community-rooted solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

12/19/2025

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Dear LCC Community,

As we close out this year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Cancer brings enough uncertainty on its own, and no one should have to face it alone. In a time when so many families are navigating diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, your presence, generosity, and care have helped ensure that community remains at the center of healing.

This year reminded us of the power of showing up for one another. Through connection, mutual support, and shared purpose, we continued to build a community rooted in dignity, compassion, and hope.

As we look ahead to 2026, we wish you peace, good health, and renewed strength. May the coming year deepen our bonds and inspire us to keep walking alongside one another, ensuring that every person impacted by cancer has the support they deserve.

Please note that Latinas Contra Cancer will be closed beginning Monday, December 22, and will reopen on Monday, January 5.

Thank you for being part of our mission and for the trust you place in us. Together, we are making a meaningful difference.

Warm wishes for a joyful holiday season and a bright new year,

12/19/2025

In Community | En Comunidad,
Latinas Contra Cancer

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12/06/2025

Latest News From LCC: Don’t Miss This Month’s Updates!

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11/15/2025

We are so excited to officially announce the date for our next unforgettable evening of community, celebration, and impact.

Here’s your only homework for now, just save the date 😁No essays, no exams… just make sure this one is marked on your calendar:

🗓️ Thursday, March 26, 2026
🕒 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Mexican Heritage Plaza

This will be our Second Annual Fundraising Event, a night centered on patients, purpose, and a whole lot of pasión. Together, we’ll honor the people we serve, the mission that guides us, and the passion that fuels our work every day.

Between now and March, we’ll be sharing fun facts, event updates, sponsorship opportunities, and early-bird announcements, so stay tuned!

Whether you joined us last year or this will be your first time, we can’t wait to welcome you into an evening full of heart, community, and celebration.

11/04/2025

Today is the day to protect our community. Federal cuts threaten hospitals, emergency rooms, and vital health services. Latinas Contra Cancer stands strong, vote YES on Measure A. Your voice can save lives.

📹 Watch our Executive Director, , explain why Measure A is so critical for our community and what it means for our families.