An organizing, political home for young Latinxs
building power and community in Orange County.
As a political organizing home for young, Latinxs, Chispa engages with excluded peoples to uproot systems of oppression, and cultivate systems grounded in community accountability, solidarity, and self-determination for our communities to thrive. Our values are grounded within our campaigns on immigration, police accountability, affordable housing, and civic engagement.
Featured Blog Posts
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Looking Ahead: A Personal Message from Chispa’s New Interim Executive Director
Isuri S. Ramos, incoming Interim Executive Director at Chispa, shares a personal message on the next chapter.
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Thank You, Chispa: Reflecting on Eight Years of Organizing
Hairo Cortes, outgoing Executive Director at Chispa, reflects on his 8 years of service to the organization and the community.
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From Silent Majority to Voting Powerhouse: Santa Ana Youth Can Decide the Future
Diego Sarmiento highlights the stakes of the November election and urges young people to turn out and vote for the local races in Santa Ana.
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Struggling for the Basics: An Anaheim Millennial’s Housing Experience
Rebecca Pasillas, an Anaheim resident, highlights her experience with housing as a young person who recently moved to Orange County.