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First Commissioned Report Released

The Latina Initiative is proud to announce the release of our first commissioned report on Latina Political Participation - "I'm Latina and I Vote": An Examination of Latina Political Participation in Colorado. The report will be used as the base of an LI community relations campaign to emphasize the important role Latinas can have in setting public policy.

Download the full report and the executive summary 


Notable Accomplishments

  • Since starting to provide citizenship classes in July of 2007, we have helped 16 lawful perment residents pass the citizenship test, and our efforts continue.
  • 150 women and girls attended the 3rd Annual SSS Conference from throughout Colorado (Yuma, Greeley, Glenwood Springs , Colorado Springs, Ft. Collins, Denver, Aurora, Loveland, Westminster, Evergreen, Lakewood, Littleton, and Englewood) For more information on SSS download the SSS fact sheet.
  • 150 Latinas/os from throughout Colorado were trained on issue advocacy at the first annual Latina/o Advocacy Day on January 29, 2007 (Colorado Latinos Forging the Future). Stay tuned for the second annual LAD in February 2008.
  • 600 women and girls participated in Civic Education events and presentations since 2006.
  • 300 women participated in the Serious Women, Serious Issues, Serious Action conference since 2005.
  • Among those Latinas that voted in 2006, 3,125 had never voted in a non-presidential election and 825 voted for the first time.
  • Registered over 4,000 Coloradans to vote since August 2004.
  • Through the Colorado Ya Es Hora Ciudadania campaign we have helped over 700 lawful permanent residents apply for citizenship.

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In 2002, LI was founded to more fully engage and empower Latinas in the issues and decisions that impact their lives and the health and well-being of their families and communities. LI recognizes the culturally-respected and influential role Latinas play as leaders and role models. Over the past five years, the organization has become synonymous with informed, engaged, civically-active Latinas- Latinas who will influence family education and information, household consumer decisions, community culture and political outcomes.  Learn More >>>

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The Latina Initiative received a matching grant from the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado to help build and strengthen our funding base.  Every new or increased donation will be matched dollar for dollar.  Give now and your support will go twice as far!

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