ELLA is a Chicana/Latina-led social justice organization focused on advocacy and leadership development to increase Chicana/Latina representation as key decision-makers across all sectors of community, working towards economic, educational, political and social equity.
We engage communities through community events, listening sessions, organizing on specific issues and interest, and canvassing. Community is our top priority, representing their interests first.
ELLA trains Latina leaders for public office/service, focusing on grassroots organizing, GOTV, governance education for city councils, school boards, and boards of commissions.
Our circle is an opportunity to network, support and learn from one another. We provide this class series several times throughout the year. If you’re looking for camaraderie, you will find it here.
ELLA helps Latinas to understand workplace dynamics and office politics. Understand organizational culture and navigate workplace potential traps Latinas often encounter when they “lean in”.
ELLA hosted a community forum for Sunnyside residents on November 30th to inform them of the proposed biomethane plant supported and developed by the City of Sunnyside, Port of Sunnyside and Pacific Ag of Oregon. The city, port and Pacific Ag did little to communicate with residents about the project or any environmental impact as […]
JASPER KENZO SUNDEEN Yakima Herald-Republic * Oct 15, 202 “Sunnyside candidates for school board and city council and organizers from ELLA attend their weekly meeting to share information and resources on Oct.4, 2023.” Photo by Jasper Kenzo Sundeen/Yakima Herald Republic Almost 70 people gathered in the gym at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on a […]
MABTON — A line of cars snaked through Mabton, around corners and under the looming water towers near the city’s center, until it arrived at the Mabton Food Bank on the corner of Fern Street and Main Street. People in dozens and dozens of cars waited patiently Tuesday at a free water distribution event. Drivers […]
After a summer of foul-smelling water, frustration and packed city council meetings, state agencies and nonprofits are turning their attention to Mabton’s water problems. Dozens of residents attended a city council meeting and a separate listening session last week, demanding solutions. Officials noted the ongoing issue and shared their efforts to solve the problem. Organizers […]
