Author: Jennifer Ortiz

Four Los Angeles County-based organizations will partner to catalyze economic growth for ‘open air’ businesses owned by Black and Latina women across the county LOS ANGELES. March 16, 2022. JPMorgan Chase will make a $5 million commitment to support street vendor businesses owned by Black and Latina women in Los Angeles County. The commitment will support the Open Air Economy […]

Today is International Women’s Day, a global day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. At ELACC, we feel honored to be led by a group of talented women who work hard everyday to make a difference in the lives of our community members on the Eastside. We’re honored to be spotlighting the women of […]

“I am proud to help ELACC advance its mission of expanding housing and dignity for its community members.” As we continue to celebrate 25 years of impact in the community, we’d be remiss if we didn’t extend our sincerest thanks to our dedicated Board of Directors, past and present. We recently sat down with one of our board members Sarah […]

11 de mayo, 2021 Hoy, ELACC se enteró de que la policía fue llamada a Casa del Mexicano después de una protesta liderada por jardineros y vecinos reunidos en la puerta que impidió que el equipo de construcción de Verizon ingresara al estacionamiento. ELACC no llamó a la policía. LAPD fue llamado por patrullas de seguridad contratadas por Verizon cuando los […]

May 11, 2021Today, ELACC was made aware that police were called to Casa del Mexicano after a protest led by gardeners and neighbors gathered at the gate blocking Verizon’s construction crew from entering the parking lot. ELACC did not call the police. LAPD was called by security patrols hired by Verizon when protestors continued to block the driveway entrance to […]

Please click here to view our dedicated webpage regarding this update. Para leer en español, haga clic aquí.In 2015, ELACC entered an agreement with Verizon Wireless to install a cellular tower in the parking area of Casa del Mexicano, a beloved historical landmark of the Boyle Heights Community. Only after the proposal was unanimously approved by the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council, […]

Like you, we at ELACC were saddened and shocked at last month’s tragic shooting in Atlanta, GA, that left eight people dead, including six Asian women. We reflect on this senseless act of violence with heavy hearts and mourn for the victims and their loved ones. As acts of hate towards the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community are […]

Every year on March 31st, we celebrate the birthday and the legacy of civil rights and labor movement leader Cesar Chavez.  On this day, many community and civil rights leaders take the opportunity to speak about the values of Cesar Chavez and the methods he used to make a positive impact on society. We at ELACC honor Cesar Chavez and […]

Women’s History Month is about celebrating the vital role of women in history. In celebration of this significant month, we are so proud to honor the women on this list – ELACC’s past and present leaders –  who have helped make ELACC the organization it is today.We thank them for their leadership throughout the years, their steadfast commitment to our […]

Hoy, la Junta de Metro votó para extender nuestro Acuerdo de Negociación Exclusiva (ENA) para los Apartamentos de Lucha Reyes por seis meses, dándonos más tiempo para reunirnos con miembros de la comunidad para discutir su diseño y características. Esta es una gran victoria para nuestra organización y comunidad. La ENA nos permitirá continuar trabajando en estrecha colaboración con Metro […]