GALEO ANNOUNCES 2023 CESAR CHAVEZ ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS | READ THE ESSAYS HERE!
GALEO ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2023 CESAR CHAVEZ CONTEST Today, GALEO proudly announced the winners of the 2023 Annual Cesar Chavez Essay Contest. The organization celebrates all the submissions that uplifted the work of farmworkers and social justice activists of the Latinx communities and other marginalized communities. The winners of this year essay contest are: […]
DeKalb County DUI Court is Hiring: Administrative Specialist
The Administrative Specialist/Bi‐Lingual Case Manager position is a full‐time position with dualroles. This position will serve the DUI Court Program in several ways by providing administrativeservices to the program, team members and participants, while acting as a liaison and CaseManager to the Latino Program. The individual must be proficient in reading, writing, andcommunicating with others […]
Tapestri is Hiring: Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Job Announcement Position: Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, Bilingual Available: Immediately, Full Time General Description The domestic violence victim advocate conducts initial assessments with domestic violence clients to identify existing or anticipated legal issues, and provides direct services, referrals, and resources to support clients. The domestic violence victim advocate performs all job functions in a, culturally […]
Tapestri is Hiring: Outreach and Resource Coordinator
Job Announcement Position: Outreach and Resource Coordinator, Domestic Violence Program, Bilingual Available: Immediately, Full Time General Description The Outreach and Resource Coordinator will raise awareness of domestic violence through various outreach activities, coordinate volunteer activities, develop resources and assist with client referrals. Responsibilities Coordinate outreach events throughout refugee and immigrant communities. Raising awareness of domestic […]
GALEO is Hiring: Two (2) Full-Time Community Organizers
JOB POSTING: TWO (2) FULL-TIME COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS Compensation: $18-20.67 / hour. GALEO’s mission is to increase civic engagement and leadership development of the Latino/Hispanic community across Georgia. Our core beliefs are: Inclusion, Non-Partisan, Diversity and Responsive. For more information, please visit https://galeo.org. Position: Two (2) Full Time- Community Organizers (Locations: Clayton/Henry Counties-South Metro Atlanta AND […]
Mimi Woodson Ends 28-Year Run on Columbus City Council
On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Councilwoman and GALEO Board Member, Mimi Woodson, ended her 28-year run on the Columbus City Council. After representing District 7 for nearly three decades, she did not run for reelection. Born in Puerto Rico, Woodson was the first Hispanic person to be elected to office in Georgia. “The ride has […]
GALEO is Hiring: Program Coordinator for Leadership Development
Program Coordinator for Leadership Development Job Description GALEO Latino Community Development Fund (also known as GALEO) is Seeking a Program Coordinator for Leadership Development Location: Norcross, Georgia Reports to: Director of Leadership Development Posted: December 7, 2022 About GALEO GALEO’s mission is to increase civic engagement and leadership of the Latino/Hispanic community across Georgia. Vision: […]
Georgia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
GALEO CEO Jerry Gonzalez joins the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. November 15, 2022 The Georgia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released a report following a series of public meetings and a collection of public testimony on the use and impact of civil asset forfeiture in communities of color in Georgia. […]
225+ Orgs Sign Letter to Speaker Pelosi & Leader Schumer re: Prioritizing protections for immigrant youth and DACA recipients in end-of-year
November 14, 2022 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker United States House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Charles E. Schumer Majority Leader United States Senate S-221, The Capitol Washington, DC 20510 Re: Prioritizing protections for immigrant youth and DACA recipients in end-of-year package Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer, The over […]
Jerry Gonzalez Remarks, GHCC Hall of Fame
September 26, 2022 “Buenos dias! What a humbling honor to be here with you all today. I want to begin with gratitude. Gratitude for our community first and foremost. It is for the Latinx community, US citizens and immigrant alike, that I accept this honor. It is not a recognition of what I or GALEO […]
