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The national Latino-serving organization marks its two-decade milestone with this leadership distinction.

 "We had not much and now we have a home," said Rangel, who bought a condo two years ago.  The 35-year-old single mom credits the L.A.-based nonprofit New Economics for Women with providing the resources she needed to get on her feet and eventually become a homeowner. "When I got involved, it was because I heard that they were giving away clothes for kids and diapers," she said. Then she sought counseling on affordable housing to help her rent an apartment and later attended workshops and pro...

Job losses and reduced wages have created a cascading crisis in housing, food, and economic stability for many women and families during the Covid pandemic.