annual report fiscal year 2015 - The Latin American Association

FISCAL YEAR 2015
ANNUAL REPORT
Opportunity for All
We bring the American dream to life by serving the needs of immigrants from Latin America in metro
Atlanta with a full spectrum of services and programs that help families adapt to their new country and
integrate into the community.
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
From business education courses to prepare low-income Latinas start their own
microenterprises to mentoring programs that ensure at-risk Latino youth graduate
from high school prepared for college and careers to legal services to help Latino
immigrants become U.S. citizens, the Latin American Association’s (LAA) programs
and services are life-changing and unparalleled.
We help Latinos overcome challenges so they can be all they can be. We offer Latino women, men
and children the tools and resources they need -- including immigration legal services, English classes,
emergency assistance and computer literacy courses in Spanish, among many others – to achieve
their fullest potential, ultimately empowering them to become self-sufficient and thrive.
You play a key role in empowering the 40,000 Latino men, women and children served by the LAA
each year to adapt, integrate and thrive as contributing members of the greater Atlanta community
through your partnership, contributions and financial support. You change the lives of Latino individuals
and families, and in doing so create a better, brighter future for all. For that, we can’t thank you enough.
Upcoming Events
We are thrilled to share with you in this report outcomes and achievements of the past year.
This work and these results would not be possible without the continued support of you, our
extraordinary partners, advocates and friends.
LATINO YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2016 TIME: 8:00 AM
¡AVANZANDO JUNTAS!
1ST ANNUAL LATINA EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE
DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2016 TIME: 9:00 AM
@ The Westminster Schools
Anibal Torres
Executive Director
COMPAÑEROS AWARDS LUNCHEON
DATE: APRIL 14, 2016 TIME: 11:00 AM
@ Georgia Aquarium
CAREER EXPO
DATE: JUNE 22, 2016 TIME: 10:00 AM
@ Latin American Association
LATIN FEVER BALL
DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2016 TIME: 7:00 PM
@ InterContinental Buckhead
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Family Services
Bilingual empowerment coaches in our Family Services Department work closely with immigrant individuals and
families to ensure their basic needs are met and empower them to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Services
include emergency financial assistance, a food pantry and clothing closet, connection to family and work supports,
empowerment coaching, parenting classes and direct referrals or housing, health and other essential services.
This year, Family Services began providing mobile service delivery to ensure critical
yet otherwise unavailable resources are accessible for those most in need of them.
This included service provision in Athens, Gainesville, Dalton and other Latinopopulous locations across north and central Georgia.
Of families served, 82% achieved economic self-sufficiency within three months
In FY15, we served 4,183 households, impacting
12,777 Latino men, women and children
164 households received emergency financial
assistance, preventing homelessness and
totaling over $85,875
Stability at 30 Days
Our outreach efforts at
over 100 events educated
and informed 5,600
Latino men and women
52%
48%
Stability at 90 Days
18%
82%
Unstable
Stable
Our state-licensed Affordable Care Act Navigator enrolled 365 families in
qualified health insurance plans, ensuring health care access and affordability
THANK YOU TO OUR FAMILY SERVICES FUNDERS
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Bank of America Foundation
The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority
Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Georgia Department of Human Services
Publix Super Markets Charities
Cobb County EFSP/FEMA
The Goizueta Foundation
The Scott Hudgens Family Foundation
DeKalb County CDBG
Gwinnett County EFSP/FEMA
Thomas H. Pitts Trust
DeKalb County Human Services
Gwinnett County ESG
The TJX Foundation
Fulton-DeKalb EFSP/FEMA
LM AERO Club
United Way of Greater Atlanta
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Youth Programs
Our staff works diligently to ensure that at-risk Latino youth in metro Atlanta graduate from high school prepared
for college and careers. We operate the Latino Youth Leadership Academy at six Title I public middle and high
schools in DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties to provide year-round afterschool and summer programming for
students, parent engagement and educator training.
Over 2,000 Latino middle and high school students, parents and teachers
from 92 schools across Georgia participated in the Latino Youth Leadership
Conference held November 8, 2014 on the campus of The Westminster
Schools. This annual event motivates and inspires students to achieve their
educational goals and provides parents and educators the resources they
need to support student success.
88% middle school students improved or maintained A’s and B’s
in core subjects of math, science and English language arts
95% of high school students surveyed said they now
know they can and will graduate from high school
7 teacher trainings informed 756 educators
about best practices in Latino youth education
In FY15, we launched the Latino College Leadership Alliance for college students and young
professionals. This program empowers Latino young adults to become leaders through
service learning, civic engagement and professional development opportunities.
Throughout the day, students learned about scholarship and financial aid
opportunities, received assistance with college applications, prepped for the
SAT and much more. They also participated in career explorer workshops
hosted by the conference’s 22 corporate sponsors and had direct access to
31 colleges, universities and technical schools. Dr. Victor Rios, a nationally
renowned motivational speaker for Latino youth, delivered this year’s dynamic
keynote address.
THANK YOU TO OUR YOUTH PROGRAM FUNDERS
THANK YOU TO OUR YOUTH CONFERENCE SPONSORS
LATINO COLLEGE
LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE
Atlanta Braves Foundation
The Goizueta Foundation
United Way of Greater Atlanta
Presenting Spronsor - AT&T
Atlanta Foundation
The Harland Charitable Foundation
UPS Foundation
Aetna
Comcast
John and Mary Franklin Foundation
Wells Fargo
The Brace Family Foundation
Ford Motors
Nordstrom
The Zeist Foundation
General Electric
Georgia Power Foundation
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Georgia Family
Connection Partnership
PS Energy
Telemundo
Georgia Power
Turner Broadcasting
McDonald’s
MundoHispánico
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United States Hispanic
Leadership Institute
UPS
Wells Fargo
Immigration Legal Services
In FY15, the Immigration Services Department significantly increased provision of legal services for
unaccompanied immigrant children in response to the influx of youths fleeing violence, abuse and other
adverse conditions in their home countries.
Success Story: MIGUEL
Our Immigration Services Department provides
low-cost legal services to help eligible lowincome immigrants adapt, integrate and thrive
as contributing members of their communities.
Services include legal consultations and legal
representation for immigration issues including
citizenship, naturalization, removal defense,
deferred action, asylum and other matters. The
Immigration Services Department also provides
a targeted menu of services free-of-charge for
immigrant victims of domestic violence.
In FY15, the Immigration
Services Department
handled 1,410 unique cases
982 applications were files this
year for work permits, family
petitions, DACA and more
THANK YOU TO OUR IMMIGRATION FUNDERS
American Immigration Lawyers Association
The Goizueta Foundation
U.S. Department of Justice
Atlanta Bar Foundation
Hispanics in Philanthropy
Vera Institute for Justice
At the age of 15, Miguel fled his home country of Guatemala seeking
refuge from the country’s deadly MS-13 gang and their relentless
harassment and threats on his life. Traveling alone, he was apprehended
and placed in removal proceedings. Miguel turned to the LAA for help
and was connected with our attorney, Jessica Daman.
After two years in court, Ms. Daman was able to have removal
proceedings against him terminated. A groundbreaking unanimous
ruling in appellate court in this case set a binding precedent that now
requires all juvenile judges to consider the special findings needed
for a child to apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status – a huge
win not only for Miguel and the LAA, but for all minors in removal
proceedings across the state. Miguel recently obtained Special
Immigrant Juvenile Status and his lawful permanent residency.
Now fluent in English, he has graduated from high school and is
set to begin college in the fall of 2015.
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
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Workforce Development
We offer a comprehensive menu of services for professional and semi-professional job seekers to help them enter
the workforce and advance in their careers, including career coaching, job readiness workshops, industry-specific
job training, job placement assistance and retention support. We also provide progressing levels of English classes,
computer classes and translations services.
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Career EXPO
Atlanta’s Premier Bilingual Career Fair
In FY15, the WFD Department served 1,686 individuals and made 158 confirmed job placements
1,577 adult learners completed English courses and 163 individuals enrolled in computer classes
Latinas’ Economic
Empowerment Program
In FY15, we received a generous grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation to launch a new program to
empower low-income Latinas to achieve economic success. This is accomplished through education,
vocational skills training, entrepreneurship and advocacy with a menu of services including life skills
classes, industry-specific job training, business education courses and financial education. In its first
year, the program served nearly 300 women.
Looking forward, FY16 will see the launch of a new micro-lending fund to help women in the program
start or grow their own small businesses. We will also host the 1st Annual Latina Empowerment
Conference on February 27, 2016 on the campus of The Westminster Schools.
48 hard-to-employ individuals completed 4 industry-specific job training courses prepared for
workforce entry as Certified Nursing Assistants, commercial truck drivers, forklift operators and
childcare assistants
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ANNUAL
Career Expo
Atlanta’s Premier Bilingual Career Fair
On June 24, 2015, we held our annual Career Expo, the southeast’s
premier job fair for bilingual job seekers. Now in its 33rd consecutive
year, this unparalleled event brought together 35 top Atlanta
employers and over 400 highly qualified candidates.
THANK YOU TO OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDERS
The Coca-Cola Foundation
Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust
United Way of Greater Atlanta
Corporation for National and Community Service
Nordson Corporation Foundation
The UPS Foundation
The Goizueta Foundation
State Farm
Wells Fargo
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THANK YOU TO PRESENTING SPONSOR
The Coca-Cola Company
for making this event memorable.
The 26th Annual Latin Fever Ball, held on October 11, 2014 at the InterContinental Buckhead, raised over
$375,000 in support of the LAA’s core programs and services. Attended by more than 600 guests, this black tie
gala celebrated the rich heritage of the Dominican Republic and featured a 3-course Latin-inspired dinner, dancing
to the rhythms of Orquestra Nova Sound and live and silent auctions.
Thank you to Presenting Sponsor UPS for making this unforgettable evening possible. Special thanks to the
2014 Latin Fever Ball chairs Bob and Julie Jimenez for your hard work and dedication.
THANK YOU TO PRESENTING SPONSOR
THANK YOU TO OUR LATIN FEVER BALL SPONSORS
Presenting Spronsor - UPS
State Farm
Wells Fargo
The Coca-Cola Company
Georgia Power
Cox Enterprises
Delta Air Lines
WellStar Health System
Turner Broadcasting
Telemundo
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LATIN FEVER BALL GUILD
Lois Beserra
Enrique Dorta
Aida Flamm
Alicia Gonzalez Iglesias
Gigi Pedraza
Barbara Quiroga
Danny Taveras
The Goizueta Foundation
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport
Jim and Ann Curry
DolEx Dollar Express
Atlanta International School
Chick-fil-A
Diaz Foods
PwC
Bob and Julie Jimenez
Bank of America
Harry Norman Realtors
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Leslie Gonzalez Thomas
Annie-York Trujillo
Michael Trujillo
Janet Trujillo
Patty Webb
Angelica Young
The 26th Annual Companeros Awards
Luncheon, held on April 16, 2015 at the Georgia
Aquarium, honored outstanding individuals and
organizations working to improve the lives of
Latino men, women and children and advocate
on behalf of the Latino community.
HONOREES
Ambassador Andrew Young
Lifetime Achievement Award
Delta Air Lines
Exemplary Corporate Leadership
Elizabeth Aleman
Community Leadership and Service
Alston & Bird
Georgia-Pacific
AGL Resources
Deloitte
Eurochem
Rogers Electric
Selecto
North Highland
Thompson Hine
Troutman Sanders
Active Productions
THANK YOU TO OUR COMPAÑEROS SPONSORS
Presenting Spronsor - Coca-Cola
State Farm
Wells Fargo
The Coca-Cola Company
Georgia Power
Cox Enterprises
Delta Air Lines
Turner Broadcasting
Fifth Third Bank
Univision
Urology of Greater Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport
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Diaz Foods
MundoHispánico
BB&T
Kuck Immigration
Financials
Note: Variance in revenue from FY14 to FY15 is due to the nonprofit
accounting of a large, multi year grant received in full in FY14 to be
expended in FY15 and FY16. Accounting for this, the LAA finished
both FY14 and FY15 with an operating surplus before depreciation.
FY15 FINANCIALS
REVENUES
Contributions
Grants
Program Services
Special Events
Other
Total Revenue
$941,477
$546,671
$622,202
$624,861
$231,476
$2,966,687
EXPENSES
Program Services
Fundraising
Administrative and General
Total Expenses
$2,984,482
$620,872
$170,934
$3,776,288
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Assets
Liabilities
Net Assets
$10,008,823
$368,752
$9,640,071
FY14 FINANCIALS
REVENUES
Contributions
Grants
Program Services
Special Events
Other
Total Revenue
$3,271,640
$425,813
$589,840
$684,400
$607,676
$5,579,369
EXPENSES
Program Services
Fundraising
Administrative and General
Total Expenses
$2,627,477
$594,316
$189,268
$3,411,061
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Assets
Liabilities
Net Assets
$10,729,987
$280,315
$10,449,672
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING
SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS
FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS
The Goizueta Foundation
Sara Giles Moore Foundation
Foundation for a Better World
LAA LEGENDS
Gary Brace
Jim and Ann Curry
Dr. Carlos Franco
Dr. Alex Garcias
Joe Izganics
Bob Jimenez
Paul Raines
Eric Thornton
Ramon and Carol Tome
LAA BENEFACTORS
Nasha Angella Dixon
Tulu Kaifee
Chris and Marie Marquardt
Patty and Tim Webb
FRIENDS OF THE LAA
A.B. Olmos & Associates
Adilka Indhira
Adlight Technologies
Adrienne Mulligan
Aida Flamm
Alba Adamo
Alfredo Lopez
Allen and Julie Koriakin
Alicia Gonzalez Iglesias
Alicia Philipp
American University of Integrity
Amy McCoy
Ana Alejandra Galindo
Andrea Rivera
Andres Barron
Andrew Winkelmann
Anibal and Teresa Torres
Anne Wright
Annie York Trujillo
AR Heritage Group
Armando A. Castro
Art Franks
Aterro
Atlanta Metro State College
Augusto Trujillo
Bea Perez
Beatriz Rodriguez
Benevity Community Impact
Betsy Franks
Bill and Michelle Swanston
Bobby Armes
Brenda Mitchell
Brenda Lopez Romero
Brian and Carrie Kurlander
Brittany Wyatt
Camilo Caballero
Camilo Escandon
Carl Schwiehs
Carlos Herrera
Carlos Pagoaga
Carmelina F. Hammonds
Carmen Gonzalez
Cary Burgess
Cat McAfee
Celia Sandoval
Celiann Ojeda de Young
Cheryl Paige Ervin
Chris Campos
Chuck Bayles
CIMA
Claire Angelle
Clayton State University
Clean Edge
Club of Hearts
Cookie Romeo
Courtney Fowler
Courtney Stoner
Cox Media Group
CPH International
Crystal Grier
Daniel Cox
Daniel Hernandez
Daniel V. Taveras
Darrlynn Brister
Daryl Jones
David and Debby Eidson
David Bishko
David D. Safstrom
David Forbes
David Kaplan
David Lee
David Marquez
David Schaefer
DeKalb Schools Foundation
Del Clark
Derrick Avila
Doris Quiros
Ed Munster
Edita A. Monsalve
Edivette Lopez-Been
Eduardo Martinez
Elga Sanchez
Emory University
Equifax
Eric Hilton
Fanitra Russell
Faye Hammonds
Felipe Ramirez
Francisco Salazar
Frank and Jan Ros
Frank Muts
Fred and Irma Rodriguez
Gabriel Vaca
GE Employees Group
George Lee
Georgia College & State University
Georgia Gwinnett College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Pacific Foundation
Georgia Perimeter College
Georgia State University
Georgia Southern
Gerard and Dana Borda
Gigi Pedraza
Giovanni Triana
Grady Health System
Harrilee Cheshire
Healthcare Georgia Foundation
Henry Kelly
Hines Law Group
Hire Dynamics
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Holly Lawson
Horacio and Marisel Eterovic
Humana
Humberto Garcia-Sjogrim
IBM Employee Services
Irmina Rivero Owens
Isabel Flying
Ivan Alfaro
Jacob Gluck
Jake Bayles
James Dawsey
Janet Trujillo
Jason Andrew White
Jason Cuevas
Jason Esteves
Javier Sanchez
J.D. Ramirez
Jeff Klein
Jeffrey Tapia
Jennifer Martin
Jesus Diaz
Joe Massey
Joe Salas
Joel Cruz
John S. Martin
Jones Day
Jorge and Carmen Saldana
Jorge Gomez
Jose de la Cruz
Jose R. Angeles
Jose Rodriguez
Jose Velaz
Juan Saca
Julia Estrada-Pace
Julie J. Ralston
Julio Saenz
Nadya Valdieso
Kamala Sessoms
Kaplan
Karen Trujillo
Karina Campos
Karla Arriola
Kelly H. Hopkins
Kennesaw State University
Kerry McGrath
Kitchen Cabinets Atlanta
Laureen Fredella
Laurie Diaz
Lee Immigration Group
Lillian Rodriquez Lopez
Linda Dean
Lino Rodriguez
Lisa Borders
Lisa Gutierrez
Louis Martin
Luis and Kerry Viso
Luis Padilla
Luis Yanguas
Maggie Castillo Foster
Manny Rodriquez
Margarete Brunache
Margareth Alonzo
Mark Colliazo
Mark Newman
Maria Chapman
Maria Fernanda Price
Maria Francis
Maria Salazar
Mario Trujillo
Mary Beth Gonzalez
MARTA
Martha Hernandez
Martha Perusek
Mary Melissa Evans
Matt Clouser
Melinda McDonald
Michael Trujillo
Miguel and Marlem Rios
Mikart Inc.
Mike Donnelly
Monica Maldonado
Monica Sanchez
Morgan Stanley
Myrna Garcia
National Christian Foundation
Noemi Sarrion
Norma Adams
Northside Hospital
Nurses Changing Communities
OG Studio
O’Kelly & Sorohan
Pamela Silva Conde
Paola Moncivais
Patrick Luzier
Patrick Razuri
Patty Durand
Paul and Mauri Mateychak
Pedro Cherry
Pegui Mariduena
Peter Canfield
Peter R. Hill
Peter Tadeo
Phillip Thorogood
Pierluigi Mancini
Private Bank of Buckhead
Ralph Herrera
Ralph Trujillo
Ramiro Rodriguez
Ramona Elena Correa
Rashka Inc.
Ray Santiago
Rebbecca Kaplan
Regina Hill
Renate Dugans
Rene and Barbarella Diaz
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Renee Dye
Richard and Bonnie Brunette
Richard Jones
Rick Tapia
Robb Pitts
Rocio Molina Fierro
Rocio Woody
Rodolfo Salas
Roger Briceno
Roy Plaut
Rudy and Lois Bessera
Sairalina Montesino
Sarah Cuevas
Savannah State University
Scharvell Grandur
Shirley Borghi
Silvette Bullard
Sperling Law Group
Steven Baldwin
Stratton Frank
Stuart Sutherland
SunTrust Employees Group
Susan C. Trock
Susana Chavez
Suzette Diaz
Tammy Avila
Tarkett Sports
The Lopez Firm
The Road to Recovery Inc.
Thomas Mars
Thomas R. Wilson
Tina Fernandez
Tom Whitehead
Tony Gonzalez
Tony Klingmeyer
Traci Carusi
TRC Staffing Services
University of West Georgia
Valdosta State University
Vanessa Russell
Virginia Shearer
Voya Foundation
Wells Fargo Community Support
Wesley S. Gonzalez
Wilbert Schwotzer
William Segura
Yarita Cruz
Yessica Murillo
YMCA of Metro Atlanta
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIR
Bob Jimenez
VICE CHAIR
Susana Chavez
CHAIR ELECT
Chris Marquardt
TREASURER
Barbara Quiroga
SECRETARY
Tina Fernandez
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Ramón Tomé
PAST CHAIR
Carlos Pagoaga
Jason Esteves
Pedro Cherry
Renate Dugans
Stratton Frank
Eric Hilton
5102 RAEY LACSIF
Juan Perez
TROPER LAUNNA
Justin Williams
Amelia Medina
J. Hollie Lofton
Humberto Garcia-Sjogrim
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Anibal Torres
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