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The LCA is an all volunteer organization dedicated to serving the Latino community of Tompkins County by providing a platform for its social, cultural, education and civic expression.

Our Mission:
To foster a united Latino community, strengthen Latino identity, and promote solidarity,
cultural pride and civic engagement.

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The Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County announces the opportunity for a Latinx graduating high school senior and for a Latine/x non-traditional student to receive an award totaling $800. The Cecilia Montaner-Vargas Award is to be used for any future academic or occupational training program.

Interested students must complete all sections of the electronic application and send additional documents. Please get in touch with the LCA if a hard copy of the application is required.

Application link: https://form.jotform.com/260085284860157

Instructions for applicants and the deadline are listed below.

ELIGIBILITY - The Latino Civic Association will consider:

High School student - Latinx seniors in good academic standing who demonstrate community service involvement and who are graduating from any Tompkins County school district at the end of the 2023 school year; and
Non-traditional student – Latinx individuals who demonstrate community service involvement and who are returning to school, whether for an occupational training program or for college.

SUBMITTAL - The deadline for submission is May 1, 2026. Please send the required documents by email:

lcaoftompkinscounty@gmail.com

Note: Reference letters and other required documents must be scanned if necessary and attached as a .pdf document if the submittal is emailed. Pdfs must be no larger than 5 MB.

Or by mail:

Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County
PO Box 6532
Ithaca, NY 14851

Note: The submittal application by mail is due postmarked no later than May 1, 2026

For more information about the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County and the Cecilia Montaner-Vargas Award, visit our website: https://www.lcatompkins.org

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at lcaoftompkinscounty@gmail.com

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

The LCA board is monitoring local efforts to protect immigrants and refugees in Tompkins County. We are amplifying the services of several local and fully staffed resources who can help if ICE agents are conducting raids in your area, if you need help locating someone in ICE custody, or if you would like to report ICE activity in Tompkins County:

Ithaca Welcomes Refugees
Located in: First Presbyterian Church
Address: 315 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 288-2984
Ithaca Welcomes Refugees is a volunteer-led community initiative that fosters a welcoming and fair environment for refugees and immigrants who come to our region. Our hope is that these efforts will continue the development of Ithaca as a welcoming host community in times of great global need.

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga – Immigrant Services Program (Ithaca, NY)
324 W. Buffalo St., Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 272-5062 http://www.catholiccharitiestt.org/
Provides social services as well as a specific refugee and immigrant program that assists with resettlement, legal immigration services, referrals, job development, public assistance applications, healthcare and childcare, and domestic violence prevention.

Tompkins County Immigrant Rights Coalition (Ithaca, NY)
Languages: Chinese, English, Spanish, Thai
Phone: (607) 277-8699
http://www.tcimmigrants.com/
An advocacy and organizing group for immigrant rights that also provides information, resources, and leadership training to communities.