PREPARED BY: ELIZABETH LOPEZ DATE OF MEETING: 08/04/2025
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OF $2,500 FOR THE LATINA CENTER'S 25th ANNIVERSARY GALA ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Foster Youth Leadership/Cultivation of the Next Generation of Civic Leaders is an adopted policy item contained in the FY 2025-27 City Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The City Manager's Office received an invitation from the Latina Center announcing its 25th Anniversary Gala scheduled on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Richmond Country Club in Richmond, California (Att. B).
The Latina Center is celebrating 25 years of unwavering service, empowerment, and transformation. The sponsorship will help fund their gala as well as strengthen their efforts to acquire and establish a permanent home for The Latina Center, ensure long-term stability and growth for their core programs, and provide a safe, welcoming, and culturally affirming space for women, youth, and families.
The Latina Center provides many programs, including their signature leadership program: Mujer, Salud y Liderazgo (MSL) / Women, Health and Leadership, which provides workshops on mental health, diabetes, domestic violence prevention and more. Nearly 1,000 women have graduated from the MSL program and over 400 youth have completed their Young Latinas, Future Leaders program, which includes integrating robotics, leadership, and STEM education. Each year, 500 families join their parenting education program, and 200 micro-entrepreneurs receive business development support. The Latina Center provides knitting, wellness, and conversation circles for seniors to reduce isolation. Their advocacy and services on Health 4 All, immigration, and survivor support reaches over 400 Latino ann...
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