Latinas Networking for Justice Grant



Organization - Latinas Networking for Justice
Grant Amount - $25,000
Foundation - Yakima Valley Community Foundation
Grant Purpose - The award supports the civic education of Yakima County Latinas and will help them understand how social and political systems work -- such as schools and government.


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