This Week’s Highlight: Jihobanna Marina Navarro García, Hispanic Family Center. My name is Jihobanna Marina Navarro García. I am 44 years old, Nicaraguan, a lawyer, and a notary. I have two children, a 24-year-old son and an 18-year-old daughter. I emigrated to the United States on February 13, 2022, and arrived in Camden, New Jersey, on February 22 of that same year. The reason for my emigration was the difficult sociopolitical situation my country had been facing since Apri

This Week’s Highlight: Roseline Joseph, Hispanic Family Center. Roseline Joseph, of Dominican and Haitian background, arrived in the United States ready to begin a new chapter in her life. Like many newcomers, she faced uncertainty, but also carried a strong desire to move forward and build a better future. After hearing about a course offered at the Hispanic Family Center, she decided to take a chance and get involved. From the very first day, she was met with kindness and

This Week's Spotlight: Samantha Díaz, Hispanic Women’s Resource Center Background Samantha Díaz, originally from the Dominican Republic, came to the center with a clear goal: to learn English and better adapt to life in the United States. After hearing about the program from her aunt, who had previously taken classes at the center, Samantha felt encouraged to take that first step. Having arrived in the country just three months ago, she was looking for support, guidance, an

This Month’s Spotlight: Claribel R. Hispanic Women’s Resource Center at IACO (Immigration & American Citizenship Organization) Background: Claribel R. first visited our organization, interested in receiving more information about our English (ESL) classes. She learned about our organization through our social media, where she found valuable information and services that matched her interests. This motivated her to reach out and become a member of our organization. From the be

This Women's History Month, and as we recognize International Women's Day on March 8th, we are proud to launch "Empowerment in Action", a months long series highlighting the transformative impact of our Hispanic Women's Resource Centers. During this months long series, we will share real stories from women who have strengthened their futures through access to education, legal support, workforce development services, and community connection. These stories reflect resilience,

Written by: Jesselly De La Cruz Executive Director, Latino Action Network Foundation Past President, Latino Mental Health Association of New Jersey The first client I ever worked with was at 76 Clinton Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. I was a first-year graduate student in Rutgers’ social work program, placed at a small community center in the Lincoln Park section of Newark. He was a Puerto Rican man in his early 60s, recently discharged from the hospital after a heart attack an

Written by: Gina Ramos - Clean Energy Consultant New Jersey is pursuing one of the most ambitious climate goals in the country: achieving 100% clean electricity by 2035. This accelerated target was established through Executive Order No. 315, signed by Governor Phil Murphy in February 2023, which moved the original 2050 clean-electricity deadline forward by 15 years. The order directs state agencies to speed up renewable-energy development, reduce emissions, and prepare for a

Written by Raven Diaz With society's mass investment in transportation infrastructure, it is essential to recognize that this favoritism towards highways, cars, and overall personal ways of traveling has left the disability community forgotten and behind. People who cannot afford accessible vehicles or drive are left with limited, equitable options to travel, indirectly excluding them from their communities. According to the AAPD, out of the 2 million people with disabilities

Introduction The Latino Action Network Foundation (LANF) is always looking for ways to support for those in need. One of LANF's notable...

Written by: Daniela Marin - MSW Intern (Monmouth University) Saray Ramos - Director of Policy and Advocacy, MPA Candidate (Rutgers...