Fondo Amigos Latinos (Latino Friends Fund)

As the cold weather of winter and the tedium of on-line school descend on us, many Latinos are hard pressed to meet some basic needs.

Mariela Franco, Latinx outreach worker/volunteer, initiated Fondo Amigos Latinos/Latino Friends Fund to provide an opportunity for Vashon community members to donate specific items and/or funds to island Latinx families.

Our ask is very specific: IGA and Thriftway gift cards, Granny’s gift cards, cozy blankets either new or used (in clean and excellent condition), and safe non-toxic art supplies.

You can drop any of these items at the DOVE office, 17311 Vashon HWY SW   (AJ’s coffee stand parking lot), on Tuesdays between 9:30 and 3:00. Alternatively, you can make a direct tax-deductible donation of any amount here: https://vashondoveproject.networkforgood.com/projects/109657-main-giving-page. Please earmark Fondo Amigos Latinos in the note section.

During this time of political unrest, financial difficulty, isolation and anxiety for many, Mariela wishes to express her appreciation…