Hello John!

What a joy it has been to share first-hand accounts throughout Hispanic Heritage Month from LULAC members and community leaders whose lives are about heartfelt service to others. Their stories inspire us and are a vivid reflection of our community’s deep passion for making a difference and the many ways we can affirm each other every day.

Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought hardship and deep personal loss, and we will not soon forget its heavy toll on Latinos in the United States and Puerto Rico. Yet, we celebrate the resilience of our people and our hope for the future is stronger than ever. Indeed, our resolve to survive and overcome tragedy is unstoppable. We celebrate our roots in being part of this great country and honor our legacy of building every aspect of our democracy, even when our contributions are not recognized. (Pop quiz: what states were ceded to the U.S. with the Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty?)

We honor and are forever grateful for all the sweat, blood, and tears our families have shed to build a better life. And we treasure the energy and excitement of a new generation of advocates dedicating their lives to act on a vision of what’s possible in a better world for all.

Our work is far from over, and we urgently need your help to take on the battles LULAC is confronting! We're asking you to directly support our communities in need by contributing to our programs and services as if our very lives depend on it --- because they do, believe us. Your donation will be doubled - up to a total of $20,000 - thanks to a generous match from Walmart. To our long-time friends and the new ones we are meeting, our hearts are grateful for your love shown to the work of LULAC. We are a family and we know you will help us reach our goal.

LULAC and its nationwide network of councils will continue to launch programs and services wherever possible in response to the current health crisis. We can and we must. Learn more about our mission and work at LULAC.org.

Thank you for all you do to support our communities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Children, seniors, LGTBQ, veterans, immigrants, women confronting inequalities and domestic violence, legal litigation (hello Texas), COVID-19 dangers in the workplace for our essential workers --- the list is long. Yet, together we are a movement for change, and we will not stop calling for justice until our dream of equality, opportunity, and social change is fulfilled. I feel truly blessed to be part of this family we call LULAC.

In solidarity and hermandad,

Sindy Benavides
LULAC National CEO

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.