The Latine Environmental Colectivo (LEC) is an extension of YLN’s leadership development efforts. Through our Growth Scholarship Fund, we strive to empower our community by fostering opportunities and building pathways for them to establish their own coalitions.

LEC’s Mission Statement: Empower the Greater Cleveland Latine community through intergenerational, community-led initiatives that address environmental injustices, build healthier neighborhoods, and foster resilience. By strengthening partnerships, cultivating leadership from within, and honoring cultural and historical connections, we ensure a future where all generations thrive.

LEC’S Values:

Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the communities we serve.

Resilience – We creatively adapt to change addressing social and environmental challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.

Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with each other, partners, and the communities we serve.

Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.

Transparency – We hold the community’s trust through meaningful engagement and access to information, decisions, and performance.

Access LEC’S 2024 Latino Conservation Week Report Here!