How The LAA is
changing LIVES
The mission of the Latin American Association (LAA) is to empower our community to adapt, integrate and thrive. Our vision is ‘Opportunity for All.’
LAA’S IMPACT IN NUMBERS
January 2024 – December 2024
LAA provided
services to our community in Georgia.
Empowering
individuals and their families to adapt, integrate and thrive.
Education
Students are better prepared for academic success through college advising, summer programs, mentoring, and the Latino Leadership Conference.
Nutrition
Low-income families receive emergency food support that helps fight hunger alleviation received 168,726 pounds of food through our food pantry and food distribution events.
Housing
disbursed to fund rent and/or utilities for 312 families households facing eviction or foreclosure receive financial assistance that ensures long-term housing stability.
Violence
Latinas experiencing domestic violence received a safety plan and were placed in a shelter.
Workforce Development
graduates, 250 received either a new raise, new job or promotion AFTER graduating from the programs.
Entrepeneurship
Women entrepreneurs gain tools to launch, grow, or strengthen their businesses and move toward economic self-sufficiency.
Immigration
Low-income immigrants access affordable legal immigration services and external referrals to safeguard their rights.
The LAA is committed to being a data driven organization as it helps us better understand the community we serve.
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