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NEW POLL: Cost of Living, Inflation, and Housing Top Issues for California Latinos Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections

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Friday, October 21, 2022

The Latino Community Foundation announced the results of their second California statewide poll of Latino voters ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections.

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  • The Latino Community Foundation announced the results of their second California statewide poll of Latino voters ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections.
  • Californias Latino voters, the second largest voting bloc in the state, can potentially decide the balance of power in Congress.
  • Over half of California Latinos say they will vote early using a mail ballot and 19% say they will vote early in-person.
  • The Latino Community Foundation is on a mission to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in California.

The Latino Community Foundation to Host: 5-Year Wildfire Anniversary to Honor Grassroots Leadership & Unveil to Lift up its Revolutionizing Model for Disaster Philanthropy

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

What: LCFs Just Recovery Partnership was born out of its Wildfire Relief Fund begun in 2017.

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  • What: LCFs Just Recovery Partnership was born out of its Wildfire Relief Fund begun in 2017.
  • To date, LCFs model of investing in grassroots leadership to leverage a just recovery has transformed the region and the state.
  • Together, Latino nonprofits have increased voter turnout by 12%, census participation by 2%, and Latino representation in government-led efforts in recovery.
  • LCFs visionary Just Recovery Partnership ensures that Latinos are front and center in developing solutions for climate change and community resilience.

The First-Ever UndocuFund Summit hosted by 805 UndocuFund, UndocuFund, and Latino Community Foundation, Calling for Equitable Disaster Relief

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Friday, September 16, 2022

UndocuFund, 805 UndocuFund and The Latino Community Foundation (LCF), will co-host the first-ever UndocuFund Summit during the start of peak wildfire season in California.

Key Points: 
  • UndocuFund, 805 UndocuFund and The Latino Community Foundation (LCF), will co-host the first-ever UndocuFund Summit during the start of peak wildfire season in California.
  • Community leaders will highlight the experiences of undocumented Californians throughout the state and explore collective state and federal advocacy efforts.
  • Without a safety net, Californias undocumented essential workers have labored through wildfires and smoke, 110 plus degree heatwaves, and the pandemic.
  • The Latino Community Foundation is on a mission to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in California.

The Latino Community Foundation Invests $1M to Support Latino Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

As Latino Heritage Month kicks-off, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today announced it is distributing $1,000,000 in grants to 17 Latino-led organizations working with entrepreneurs across California, the state with the largest number of Latino small business owners.

Key Points: 
  • As Latino Heritage Month kicks-off, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today announced it is distributing $1,000,000 in grants to 17 Latino-led organizations working with entrepreneurs across California, the state with the largest number of Latino small business owners.
  • It is essential that we increase opportunities for economic mobility for Latinos as we rebuild a new normal post-COVID 19, said Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation.
  • "From investing in anchor community organizations to Latino-led Community Development Financial Institutions, these organizations are supporting our food and street vendors with critical relief funds and advocacy, creating innovative business models, and strengthening the lending continuum for Latino entrepreneurs," explained Veronica Vences, Entrepreneurship Fund Director at the Latino Community Foundation.
  • The Latino Entrepreneurship Fund was made possible with the contributions of The James Irvine Foundation, Google.org, Wells Fargo, and TikTok.

Touchstone Investments Launches Its Fourth Distinctively Active Managed ETF

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

CINCINNATI, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Investments, known for its Distinctively Active® mutual funds, announced the launch of its fourth actively managed exchange traded fund (ETF), the Touchstone Ultra Short Income ETF (TUSI: Cboe BZX). The ETFs mark the natural expansion of Touchstone's Distinctively Active investment philosophy through an ETF structure, providing shareholders with more investment options.

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  • CINCINNATI, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Investments , known for its Distinctively Active mutual funds, announced the launch of its fourth actively managed exchange traded fund (ETF), the Touchstone Ultra Short Income ETF (TUSI: Cboe BZX).
  • Distinctively Active management has long been the hallmark of Touchstone's investment philosophy, so extending its Distinctively Active approach into ETFs is a natural expansion of Touchstone's core competencies.
  • For more information about these Touchstone ETF offerings, please visit: Touchstone ETFs
    Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
  • Touchstone, Touchstone Funds and Touchstone Investments are federal service mark registrations and applications owned by IFS Financial Services, Inc.

Touchstone Investments Launches Four Distinctively Active Managed ETFs

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Monday, July 25, 2022

CINCINNATI, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Investments, known for its Distinctively Active® mutual funds, announced the launch of its first of four new actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) trading on the New York Stock Exchange Arca and Cboe BZA. The ETFs mark the natural expansion of Touchstone's Distinctively Active investment philosophy through an ETF structure, providing shareholders with more investment options. 

Key Points: 
  • "ETFs have grown in popularity among investors in recent years, so extending our Distinctively Active approach into ETFs is a natural expansion of our core competencies."
  • The four new Touchstone ETFs will be sub-advised by Fort Washington Investment Advisors, a long-time sub-advisor of the Touchstone Funds.
  • Touchstone Funds and Touchstone ETFs are advised by Touchstone Advisors, Inc., a registered investment adviser.
  • Touchstone, Touchstone Funds and Touchstone Investments are federal service mark registrations and applications owned by IFS Financial Services, Inc.

California’s Latino Voter Turnout Will Determine Balance of Power in Congress

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today announced it will relaunch its Yo Voy A Votar campaign to mobilize Californias eight million eligible Latino voters.

Key Points: 
  • The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today announced it will relaunch its Yo Voy A Votar campaign to mobilize Californias eight million eligible Latino voters.
  • After a dismal turnout of 33% of registered voters in the June Primary Election, LCF will invest in 13 grassroot organizations as a part of its Latino Power Fund to increase voter engagement in key regions of the state.
  • Additionally, the Foundation will re-launch its multi-media campaign to engage Latino voters and host a townhall for youth voters in the months leading up to November.
  • Only 63% of Latino voters stated they intend to vote this November, a signal that more must be done to increase voter turnout.

NEW POLL: Cost of Living, Economy, and Housing are priorities for California Latinos Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The Latino Community Foundation and BSP Research announced the results of their California statewide poll of 1,200 Latino voters, the largest sample of California Latinos to date ahead of the 2022 Midterms.

Key Points: 
  • The Latino Community Foundation and BSP Research announced the results of their California statewide poll of 1,200 Latino voters, the largest sample of California Latinos to date ahead of the 2022 Midterms.
  • Though Latinos hold progressive policy positions, those views are yet to be reflected in enthusiasm for candidates in the upcoming election.
  • Economic WorriesLatino voters in California cite cost of living, the economy, and cost of housing as the top three issues they want elected officials to address.
  • The Latino Community Foundation is on a mission to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in California.

Latino Community Foundation Announces $1.4 million Investment to Latino Organizations Leveraging the American Rescue Plan

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

As the American Rescue Plan enters its second year of implementation, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today announced $1.4 million in grants to 35 Latino-led organizations across the state of California working to ensure the equitable distribution and implementation of these federal funds.

Key Points: 
  • As the American Rescue Plan enters its second year of implementation, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today announced $1.4 million in grants to 35 Latino-led organizations across the state of California working to ensure the equitable distribution and implementation of these federal funds.
  • With local cities and counties expected to receive $16 billion of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, these organizations stand ready to ensure these federal dollars are aligned with the priorities of Latino communities.
  • A grantmaking committee comprised of community leaders across the state worked with LCF staff to select these organizations.
  • I was proud to cast one of my first votes in the United States Senate for the American Rescue Plan, Senator Alex Padilla said.

Latino Community Foundation Names Max Vargas Vice President of Economic Justice

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today announced that Max Vargas, a nationally recognized policy, legal, and community leader, has been named Vice President of Economic Justice.

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  • The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today announced that Max Vargas, a nationally recognized policy, legal, and community leader, has been named Vice President of Economic Justice.
  • Vargas, a nationally recognized policy, legal, and community leader, has been named Vice President of Economic Justice at the Latino Community Foundation.
  • I am honored, humbled, and ready to grow the economic security, mobility, and power of the Latino community, said Vargas.
  • The Latino Community Foundation is on a mission to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in California.