An organizing, political home for young Latinxs
building power and community in Orange County.
As a political organizing home for young, Latinxs, Chispa engages with excluded peoples to uproot systems of oppression, and cultivate systems grounded in community accountability, solidarity, and self-determination for our communities to thrive. Our values are grounded within our campaigns on immigration, police accountability, affordable housing, and civic engagement.
Featured Blog Posts
Tu Vida Vale: Water Drops with Border Kindness
Javier recounts on his experience volunteering with Border Kindness, an organization that provides asylum-seekers, migrants, refugees, and the displaced with comprehensive services that include food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and legal services.
Don’t Blame Us for the Rise in the Cost of Eggs!
Rebecca’s blog post highlights the way young people have been historically blamed for the economic conditions we find ourselves in. She emphasizes the rise of class consciousness and the ideological shift among younger generations.
Orange County Grant Makers Recognize Chispa’s Executive Director Wth Their Emerging Leader Award
Chispa’s Executive Director, Hairo Cortes, shares his thoughts on this recognition.
Economic Justice is on the Ballot this Recall Election
With the California Governor Recall Election tomorrow, Claudia Lazaro argues the importance of economic justice.
