Latinas Contra Cancer

06/11/2026

It was a Die-In for Santa Clara County Healthcare! And the media showed up!
The “Die-In” and rally with 10 other organizations at SCVMC on Friday, June 5, got some great news media attention, helping to alert Sacramento that they can’t afford to cut Santa Clara County healthcare funding.


Mercury News https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/06/05/advocates-lawmakers-rally-against-funding-cuts-outside-valley-medical-center/
KNTV 7 PM https://youtu.be/87rdXqEWWno
NBC 6 PM https://youtu.be/AP-BRB5EYC4
Telemundo 48 https://youtu.be/MxsLl4vvz8w

Please share the news!

06/06/2026

No future budget cycle can bring back a life lost because care came too late. Today we stood up for our community, and we’re not stopping.

, there is still time to change the story. There is still time to prevent so much unnecessary suffering. And there is still time to save lives

📞 Call. Share your story. Protect healthcare access.

A huge shout out to the partners and leaders who stood with our community today. 💛

Thank you to , , the Office of Assemblymember , , , , and the Office of … and to every single community member who showed up today, your presence was a powerful reminder that we are not fighting alone.

06/04/2026

There Is Still Time: Join Us Friday to Protect Healthcare Access

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05/19/2026

Join us this Tuesday, the 26th, for Petals & Paint Night: Painting for a Cure | Acompáñanos este martes 26 en Petals & Paint Night: Painting for a Cure

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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.