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<p><em><span class="TextRun SCXO192600003 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO192600003 BCX0">This blog is part of our “We Are CPLC” series of letters from CPLC staff. We hope you are inspired by these stories of our community by our </span><span class="SpellingError SCXO192600003 BCX0">familia</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO192600003 BCX0">. When you donate to CPLC, you directly support their work.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXO192600003 BCX0"> </span></em></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Last year around this time, I shared my story. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">About how when I was nineteen years old, I felt compelled to </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">be the voice of those who cannot speak.</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You might remember those words. But in case you don’t—I invite you to </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">read the full letter in our latest Annual Report:</span></strong> <a href="../assets/files/publications/cplc-annual-report-2022.pdf"><span data-contrast="none">https://cplc.org/assets/files/publications/cplc-annual-report-2022.pdf</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This report is now available on our website. In it, you will find the stories of so many on our staff who work directly with our community to change lives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">I hope you find inspiration, warmth, and satisfaction </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">in reading their stories. </span><span data-contrast="auto">And I hope you take pride in knowing that your support plays an integral part in each one.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">I feel grateful to be part of this community—and that I am not alone in my lucha.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are many. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We are a community of advocates. Of healers. Of dreamers.</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are working together to empower people in our community. To build a more equitable future for all.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Together, our voices are stronger, and we can achieve so much more.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">I encourage you to browse our Annual Report to </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">hear from other voices making an impact:</span></strong> <a href="../assets/files/publications/cplc-annual-report-2022.pdf"><span data-contrast="none">https://cplc.org/assets/files/publications/cplc-annual-report-2022.pdf</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As the New Year approaches, I look forward to the positive changes we’ll continue to make in our community. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Together.</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">If you find it in your heart to donate to our Causa ahead of the New Year, please visit </span><a href="../donate/donate.php"><span data-contrast="none">https://cplc.org/donate/donate.php</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. Thank you for your support always.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">I wish you much </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">joy and light</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> in the company of your loved ones this holiday season.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Sincerely,</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"><img src="../assets/images/blog/delma-holiday-signature.png" alt="Delma Herrera Email Signature " width="3439" height="807" /></span></p> <p><strong>Delma Herrera </strong></p> <p><em>Board President, CPLC </em></p>

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