Alliance for a Better Community

Zócalo Green Schools
2024-01-31 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Fern LA, 7723 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park, CA, 90255, United States
Join us for the first Zócalo of 2024 to discuss Green Schools and launch our report on green spaces in LA Unified.

The report titled “Protecting Students and Our Changing Climate: Equitable Strategies for Addressing Green Schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District” explores the profound impact of green spaces on the well-being of students, communities, and the environment.

Our Zócalo will be a space to explore the findings and recommendations in the report and uplift the voices of experts and community members as we strive to adopt an equity-first approach in tackling the disproportionate effects of climate change on Latino/a communities across Los Angeles County.

ABC’s Zócalo takes inspiration from the Zócalo in Mexico City, known as the main ceremonial center in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. It has been a gathering place for the community since the era of the Aztec empire, having been the site of ceremonies, the swearing-in of elected leaders, royal proclamations, and independence celebrations, among others. In this same spirit, ABC’s Zócalo series will serve as a place to gather, celebrate, learn, experience art and culture, and create spaces for meaningful discussions on key issues.

SELA Watch Party
2024-02-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Lynwood Senior Center, 11329 Ernestine Ave., Lynwood, California, 90263, United States
Join us as the SELA Votes! Initiative partners with Telemundo/NBC to host a watch party for the US Senate Candidate Forum in Southeast Los Angeles. We are excited to bring together partner organizations such as SELA Collaborative, AltaMed, COFEM, Latino Equality Alliance, Southeast Community Development Corporation, NewStart Housing, and the Pat Brown Institute. Your presence will make this gathering even more impactful as we engage in insightful discussions and celebrate civic engagement in our community.

Celebrating SELA Votes!
2024-03-27 15:00 - 18:30 | NewStart Housing Corporation, 3355 E Gage Ave, Huntington Park, California, 90255, United States
Our SELA Votes! promotoras/promotores canvassed across Southeast Los Angeles for the 2024 primary elections, and now it’s time to celebrate their hard work! Let’s come together to honor their dedication and commitment to empowering Latino/as voters in Los Angeles.

About SELA Votes!

The SELA Votes! Initiative is a peer-to-peer voter outreach program engaging Latino/a voters in communities across Southeast Los Angeles that unites local community-based organizations to build voter power in the region. This initiative includes Alliance for a Better Community (ABC), AltaMed, Council of Mexican Federations in North America (COFEM), East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice (EYCEJ), Innovate Public Schools, Latino Equality Alliance (LEA), Newstart Housing Corporation, Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC), and the SELA Collaborative.

Nuestros promotoras/promotores de SELA ¡Vota! recorrieron todo el sureste de Los Ángeles para las elecciones primarias de 2024, y ahora es el momento de celebrar su arduo trabajo! Acompáñenos para honrar su dedicación y compromiso para empoderar a los votantes latino/as en Los Ángeles.

Sobre SELA ¡Vota!

La iniciativa SELA ¡Vota! es un programa de alcance al votante que involucra a votantes Latinos/as en comunidades a través del Sureste de Los Ángeles que une a organizaciones comunitarias locales para construir el poder del votante en la región. Esta iniciativa incluye a Alliance for a Better Community (ABC), AltaMed, Council of Mexican Federations in North America (COFEM), East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice (EYCEJ), Innovate Public Schools, Latino Equality Alliance (LEA), Newstart Housing Corporation, Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC), y SELA Collaborative.

Zocalo Housing Crisis in Los Angeles
2024-05-13 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for our Zócalo to discuss the Housing Crisis in Los Angeles County and its impact on the Latino/a community. As rents soar and affordable options dwindle, many families face displacement, while the unhoused community struggles to access resources. Expert speakers will explore systemic challenges, offer potential solutions, and advocate for equitable housing policies.

ABC’s Zócalo takes inspiration from the Zócalo in Mexico City, known as the main ceremonial center in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. It has been a gathering place for the community since the era of the Aztec empire, having been the site of ceremonies, the swearing-in of elected leaders, royal proclamations, and independence celebrations, among others. In this same spirit, ABC’s Zócalo series will serve as a place to gather, celebrate, learn, experience art and culture, and create spaces for meaningful discussions on key issues.

Consortium for Multilingual Learner Success
2024-06-12 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on virtually on Tuesday, June 12th for our Consortium Convening. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn from other advocates, researchers, educators, and community organizers. Mark your calendars and register below!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jennifer Cano, Senior Manager of Policy & Advocacy at jennifer@afabc.org.

Consortium for Multilingual Learner Success September Convening
2024-09-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, 400 West Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, California, 900015, United States
Join us in person on Wednesday, September 11th for our Consortium Convening at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College! This Convening will be focused on highlighting the value of multilingualism and the role that educators and parents play in the educational experience of multilingual learners.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn from other advocates, researchers, educators, and community organizers. Mark your calendars and register below!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jennifer Cano, Senior Manager of Policy & Advocacy at jennifer@afabc.org.

Latina/o Heritage Month Celebration
2024-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90071, United States
Let’s come together to celebrate the cultural heritage and contributions of the Latina/o community. We are excited to host our second annual Latina/o Heritage Month Celebration at Grand Performances at California Plaza in Downtown LA. With the upcoming general elections poised to significantly impact our communities, this year’s theme, Strengthening the Latina/o Vote, serves as both a celebration and a call to action. It’s a reminder of our collective power and the importance of coming together to exercise our right to vote and make our voices heard.

We will also honor three civic engagement powerhouses who have mobilized Latina/o voters both in the state and nationwide. The categories of recognition include: Power Building, Changemaker, and Legacy. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate, connect, and be inspired by those who are strengthening our voice at the polls!

Meet Our Honorees

We’re honoring three civic engagement powerhouses who have mobilized Latina/o voters both in the state and nationwide. The categories of recognition include: Legacy Award, Change Maker Award, and Power Building Champion.

Dolores Huerta

Legacy Award

Veronica Carrizales

Change Maker Award

California Calls

Power Building Champion

Voices of Hope
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Almansor Court, 700 S Almansor Street, Alhambra, California, 91801, United States
Celebrating Multilingual Education

Celebrate the power of multilingual education and the opportunities it brings to our school communities! Join us as we recognize exemplary public schools and leaders accelerating multilingual education across LA County.

This is your chance to connect with educators, advocates, and local leaders who are creating equitable educational opportunities for multilingual learners.

Purchase your ticket below!

For any questions, please contact:Jennifer CanoSenior Manager of Policy & AdvocacyEmail: jennifer@afabc.org

Consortium for Multilingual Learner Success June Convening
2025-06-17 10:00 - 13:30 | Alliance for a Better Community, 201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, 90012, United States
Join us in person on Tuesday, June 17th for our Consortium Convening! This convening’s theme centers on building cultural competency through a multilingual workforce.

Hear directly from healthcare organizations as they share pathways and opportunities available for multilingual learners in the field.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn from other advocates, researchers, educators, and community organizers. Mark your calendars and register below!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jennifer Cano, Senior Manager of Policy & Advocacy at jennifer@afabc.org.

25th Anniversary Conference & Reception
2025-09-17 08:30 - 2025-09-25 17:30
Join us for ABC’s 25th Anniversary Conference & Reception!

This year marks a major milestone – 25 years of Alliance for a Better Community (ABC) driving transformative change for Latina/o communities across Los Angeles. We are commemorating this legacy with a powerful two-part event: The State of Latinas/os in Los Angeles County Conference on September 17th, followed by a celebratory reception on September 25.

The conference will bring together advocates, policymakers, and community members for urgent, solutions-driven conversations on education, economic opportunity, health equity, and civic participation. The reception offers us a moment of joy–to gather, reflect and honor visionary leaders creating lasting change.

🗓 Conference – Sold Out

Wednesday, September 17 | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

📍 The Park DTLA

261 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Conference Details

🗓 Reception – Sold Out

Thursday, September 25 | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Reception Details

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support our mission and spotlight your organization by becoming an event sponsor. Sponsorships help power our event and include a range of benefits—from logo placement and speaking opportunities.

🏆 Sponsorship Levels:

Platinum Sponsor – $50,000

Gold Sponsor – $25,000

Silver Sponsor – $15,000

Bronze Sponsor – $10,000

Patron Sponsor – $5,000

Community Sponsor – $1,500

🏆 Individual Donors:

Padrinos – $5,000

Campeones – $2,500

Amigos – $1,000

Access Sponsorship Opportunities

For sponsorship questions, please contact:

John M. Erickson

Chief of Staff

john@afabc.org

2026 College For All Advocacy Day
2026-06-16 00:00 - 2026-06-17 23:59
Each June, the College for All Coalition hosts its annual Advocacy Day, bringing together students, parents, educators, advocates, and community members from across California to advocate for themselves and the coalition’s legislative priorities.

Advocacy Day provides participants with the opportunity to meet directly with legislators and legislative staff, share personal experiences, and advocate for policies that expand access, affordability, and equity in higher education. Through collective action and community-led advocacy, participants help uplift the voices of students and families most impacted by barriers to educational opportunity.

Participants will engage in:

Meetings with elected officials and legislative staff

Coalition networking opportunities

Student and community storytelling

Opportunities to strengthen statewide advocacy efforts

Through Advocacy Day, the College For All Coalition will continue to build power to ensure all California students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed in higher education.

RSVP

Organizational Contributions

$250 contribution for organizations with annual budgets under $500,000

$500 contribution for organizations with annual budgets of $500,000 or higher

For more information:

Erika Cervantes, erika@afabc.org

Luis Lopez, luislopez@afabc.org
