Between 2010 and 2022, the Latino population in Whatcom County grew by 44%. Today, Latinos make up 11.2% of the county’s population. Yet despite being the second-largest minority group, significant disparities remain:

• The average annual income is $20,000 lower than that of white households
• 23% of Latinos are uninsured
• The public school graduation rate is 70%, which is 14% lower than the rate for white students
• Latino youth face a dropout rate of 15%, which is twice as high as that of their white peers

With a growing Latino population, make a difference and be part of the change. Whether you’re a parent, sibling, or neighbor, we ask you to come together to improve Latino lives and sow the seeds for future generations

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Support our mission to change the levers of power in our community. Your contribution will help us build a multi-service center to address critical community needs, expand our programming, and strengthen our ability to create lasting impact.

If you’d like to support the Latino Advocacy and Leadership Association of Whatcom, donations can be made at the Whatcom Community Foundation LALA page.