October is in full swing and before we know it, the final days of Hispanic Heritage Month will be upon us. Before the celebrations come to a close, however, I wanted to take a moment to share some heartfelt memories from this special month for the LALDEF team.
This month and every month, LALDEF celebrates the remarkable achievements and history of the Hispanic community. Since its founding in 2004, LALDEF’s mission has been rooted in the resiliency, support, and trust of the community we serve.
The Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of our new FUTURO Coordinator, Ms. Melanie Lopez-Gonzalez.
A local “gem” made possible by and for the immigrant community, LALDEF joins together lived experience and legal expertise to help families build a thriving life in a new nation. Here, “the American dream” isn’t just an idea. Rather, it’s what we wake up every day to do!
The Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of our new FUTURO Coordinator, Ms. Melanie Lopez-Gonzalez.
As news reports indicate, Delaney Hall in Newark, NJ, is currently the site of intensive protests and legal clashes following allegations of inhumane treatment of ICE detainees. While NJSP and Newark PD work to keep the area secure, everyone who shares in the mission of LALDEF is urged to communicate within our communities that we must stay peaceful.
Recently, LALDEF had the opportunity to ask our board members a simple but powerful question: what does leadership mean to you? The insights shared speak to the very heart of our organization, illuminating the guiding principles which have defined our efforts for over 20 years
For more than 20 years, the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF) has served as Mercer County’s primary resource hub for low-income immigrants - and for the last five years, it has done so under a period of significant growth and renewed vision. In April 2021, Ms. Cecy Jimenez-Weeast officially joined the LALDEF team as our Executive Director.
Spring is here ... encouraging growth everywhere we look! Do you know someone who has been hesitant to apply for United States citizenship? Do you know that the staff and…
To our LALDEF community, LALDEF is aware of ICE enforcement in our community. We recognize and acknowledge the fear and uncertainty that arises for many, and we have been helping…