Fuerza Fund is rooted in justice, resilience, and community care, providing immediate support while building long-term strength for the organizations that serve our communities.

Why Fuerza Fund Matters

Latina/o communities in Los Angeles face disproportionate impacts from disasters and economic instability, yet Latina/o-led and serving organizations received only 0.26% of philanthropic funding in 2022.

Fuerza Fund closes this gap by providing flexible support that helps families respond to crises, recover, and build long-term resilience.

Latina/o-led organizations bring deep community knowledge, innovative solutions, and trusted leadership. They are often the first responders during crises, but they frequently lack the resources to scale their impact. Fuerza Fund strengthens these organizations, empowering them to expand programs, increase reach, and drive lasting change.

“Too often, Latino-led organizations are asked to do more with less—celebrated for their resilience but denied the resources they need. Fuerza Fund changes that, putting critical support directly into the hands of those closest to the community.”
— Vanessa Aramayo, CEO & President, Alliance for a Better Community

Our Vision

Fuerza Fund is not just about immediate relief—it is a long-term investment in Latino leadership and community power.

By building a robust philanthropic infrastructure, the Fund ensures sustained support for organizations that are:

• Responding during crises
• Advocating for policy change
• Creating opportunities where systems fall short

When these organizations are strong, our communities are stronger.