This is such a great question @melissahilldees. The past month I've enjoyed seeing businesses showcasing Hispanic contributions - from the books on my reading list, to the recipes on my meal app!
I thought this was a great list from Fundbox:
5 Easy Ways Your Business Can Honor and Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Number four especially seems very relevant for our Pledge 1% Members:
4. Donate to a Hispanic-focused nonprofit organization
Donating to an organization that centers and uplifts Hispanic and Latinx people is a powerful way to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. You can either support a handful of different organizations, or contribute a percentage of your business’s September and October revenues to one particular cause.
To involve your employees, consider matching their donations up to a certain dollar amount or holding a workplace contest. Whoever receives the best customer feedback or scores the highest monthly sales gets to choose which Hispanic-focused nonprofit they want you to donate to.
If you need a place to start, here are some organizations to check out:
- Hispanic Heritage Foundation supports and connects Latino leaders in the community, classroom, and workforce.
- Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization dedicated to educating and encouraging voters.
- United We Dream is an immigrant youth-led community that works to protect immigrant rights and end discrimination.
- National Alliance for Hispanic Health is a science-based, community-driven organization that provides health services to communities in need.
It’s also a good idea to look into your community’s local Hispanic-centered organizations.
