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From ADA to Access-A-Ride: Why Transportation Equity Still Falls Short
Written by Raven Diaz With society's mass investment in transportation infrastructure, it is essential to recognize that this favoritism...
Sofia Rosa
4 days ago4 min read
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From Injustice to Transformation: The Movement to Reimagine New Jersey’s Criminal-Legal System
Day 2 of the Working Summit 2025 at Monmouth University — a powerful gathering of advocates and community leaders driving justice reform...
Sofia Rosa
Jun 262 min read
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Advancing Equity in Transportation: A Recap of Our Virtual Lunch & Learn
Thank you to everyone who joined our Virtual Lunch & Learn: Equity in Transportation webinar. Together, we explored how transportation...
Sofia Rosa
Jun 253 min read
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Mobilizing Our Communities: LANF’s In-Person Canvassing Across New Jersey
As part of the Million Voters Project Throughout May and into June, our team at the Latino Action Network Foundation (LANF) has been on...
Sofia Rosa
Jun 22 min read
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FY26 Budget Season Recap: Standing with the Hispanic Women’s Resource Centers
With life-changing programs on the chopping block, HWRC clients and community leaders took action to fight devastating budget cuts...
Sofia Rosa
Apr 144 min read
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Empowering Women, Strengthening Families: Digna’s Story & the Fight for HWRC Funding
LANF Team at FY26 Budget hearing March is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. As we...
Sofia Rosa
Mar 312 min read
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Interview with Jeremiah LaPorte of House of Hearts | Our Voices Project
Tell us how you identify yourself racially.  I identify as Afro-Latino. I am of Puerto Rican and African American descent. Tell us...
Sofia Rosa
Mar 122 min read
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Vote 16: Empowering Young Voters in Newark
If you couldn't attend or want to revisit the discussion, the webinar recording is now available. We've also included key materials from...
Sofia Rosa
Feb 282 min read
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DREAMERS Conference and Resource Fair at Kean University
Empowering Dreamers: A Day of Resources, Advocacy, and Community On January 18, the Latino Action Network Foundation, in partnership with...
Sofia Rosa
Jan 312 min read
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New Year, New Success: How Franchesca G. Found Opportunity Through the Hispanic Women’s Resource Center
How Community Support and Determination Helped Franchesca Achieve Her Career Goals We are welcoming in the new year by continuing to...
Sofia Rosa
Jan 282 min read
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The Latino Action Network Foundation (LANF) Supports Parole Reform for Technical Parole Violators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2025; New Jersey Contact Cuqui Rivera, Outreach Director LANF 732-339-2334 - Cuqui@LANFoundation.Org...
Sofia Rosa
Jan 282 min read
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Legal Precedents in the Struggle for Education Equity in NJ
Written by: Saray Ramos - Director of Policy and Advocacy (MPA Candidate, Rutgers University) Dr. Jesselly De La Cruz, LCSW, DSW -...
Sofia Rosa
Dec 2, 20245 min read
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Ley De Alivio De La Deuda Médica Louisa Carman De Nueva Jersey: Un Paso Adelante
Abordando la Deuda Médica: Nuevas Protecciones para las Comunidades Latino/x de Nueva Jersey Escrito por: Saray Ramos - Director of...
Sofia Rosa
Oct 23, 20244 min read
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New Jersey’s Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act: A Step Forward
Tackling Medical Debt: New Protections for New Jersey’s Latino/x Communities Written by: Saray Ramos - Director of Policy and Advocacy...
Sofia Rosa
Oct 23, 20244 min read
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Acceso y opiniones sobre la atención de la atención de la salud reproductiva y el aborto entre la comunidad inmigrante Latinx en Nueva Jersey
Escrito como una colaboración entre: Kay Escobar, Leandra Gerena, Maria Eva Dorigo, Saray Ramos, Jesselly De La Cruz, Patricia...
Sofia Rosa
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Access and Opinions on Reproductive Health Care and Abortion Among the Latinx Immigrant Community in New Jersey
Written as a collaboration between: Kay Escobar, Leandra Gerena, Maria Eva Dorigo, Saray Ramos, Jesselly De La Cruz, Patricia...
Sofia Rosa
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Hispanic Women’s Resources Center – Client Success Story
The Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey, Inc . May 2024 – Client: Jassica H. Background: Jassica H, originally from Puerto...
Sofia Rosa
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Empowered Journeys
Spotlight on Success on the Hispanic Women's Resource Centers Starting this month, we are excited to highlight the transformative impact...
Sofia Rosa
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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The LatinX Experience in NJ Schools: A preliminary Overview
A Report by the by the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies at Rutgers University. As the Latinx population in the U.S. is...
Sofia Rosa
May 30, 20241 min read
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Addressing Health Disparities: A Closer Look at Social Determinants and Minority Health
April is National Minority Health Month April is National Minority Health Month and this observance builds awareness about the health...
Sofia Rosa
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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