Welcome to the Sacramento’s LULAC Council No. 2862 website! LULAC members are the driving force behind significant advancements and improvements to the quality of life for the Latino/Hispanic community across the country. You are invited to explore our Council’s website, learn about our organization, review our Council’s activities, projects, and offer your comments/suggestions.
If you are interested in supporting LULAC’s local programs in education, economic empowerment/development, health, housing, immigration, civic engagement, public service, technology or civil rights, please contact our Council at LULAC2862@gmail.com.
Council President’s Message:
“I believe LULAC should focus on education, health care and promoting equitable job distribution for our community. This is because despite the large Latino population in California, we seriously lag behind in both the public and private sectors in these areas.”
“We should also promote collaboration with other community organizations to raise momentum and show unity of focus on these issues with the local, state and federal government. “
Upcoming LULAC Activities/Events:
LULAC Council No. 2862 now accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications (March 31, 2025 Deadline)
Since 1932 and through fundraising efforts, LULAC Councils have raised scholarship monies for Hispanic students meeting certain guidelines and pass a competitive and rigorous selection process .
In 1975, LULAC established a unique partnership between grassroots advocates and corporations to fund educational opportunities for deserving youth across the U.S. As a result, every dollar raised by local LULAC Councils is matched by corporate partners increasing the amount given in both the council and corporate names.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
- Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
- Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree. Graduate students must have applied to or be enrolled as a part-time student in a college or university.
- A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council.
- Must have a participating LULAC Council in your area to be considered for the scholarship.
- The Lorenzo Patiño Council of Sacramento (LULAC Council No. 2862) is a participating Council for the greater Sacramento County area and provides a limited number of $500 scholarships.
- The on-line scholarship application must be submitted to the participating Council no later than March 31, 2025.
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LULAC JOINS FEDERAL DISASTER RELIEF ACTION FOR WILDFIRE VICTIMS IN CALIFORNIA
Nation’s Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Mobilizes with FEMA in Reaching Affected Areas with Emergency Aid
Washington, D.C. — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is joining with the federal government’s swift response in approving disaster relief for the victims of the devastating wildfires in California. This critical declaration, authorized by President Joseph R. Biden Jr., enables federal resources and assistance to flow into the hardest-hit communities. LULAC is acting alongside the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that aid reaches those in need immediately.
“LULAC is activating its Natural Disaster Emergency Action Coordination Plan with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which we put into place following the recent hurricanes in Florida,” says Roman Palomares, National President and Chairman of the Board. “We are in close contact with our LULAC leaders and volunteers on the ground in California, and our priority is getting the victims access to emergency housing and assistance. We want to make sure that vital information is reaching the Spanish-speaking neighborhoods and areas, so they know what help is available to them and how to access it,” adds Palomares.
California’s wildfires have left communities reeling from unprecedented destruction. LULAC’s leadership is working tirelessly to support disaster relief efforts at every level.
“The scale of the fires is unprecedented, and so are the losses,” says Jacob Sandoval, California LULAC State Director. “California LULAC is in touch with government and community-based responders, and we are doing everything we can to help facilitate information, services, and relief to those afflicted by this disaster that is still unfolding. We ask that people beyond California do whatever they can to help.”
LULAC remains committed to addressing the immediate needs of displaced families and individuals, particularly those in vulnerable Latino communities. From emergency housing and food to connecting affected individuals with critical resources, the organization is determined to ensure that no one is left behind.
For more information on federal assistance programs, visit the FEMA advisory: www.fema.gov/disaster/4856 – English www.fema.gov/es/disaster/4856 – Spanish