35 Small Latino and AAPI-Owned Restaurants Receive $2,500 Grants from Latino Restaurant Association
- 35 restaurant owners awarded $2,500 grants
- SoCalGas has supported 471 small restaurants with over $2 million in grants
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The grant application was open to restaurant owners in
"The restaurants who have been awarded grants are focal points in their communities and serve as a gathering place for everyone, so it's important to support local businesses like these, especially during difficult economic times," said Andy Carrasco, Vice President of Communications, Local Government and Community Affairs at SoCalGas and member of the Latino Restaurant Association Board of Directors. "As we celebrate Latino Heritage month, we want to also express our solidarity with the AAPI community, highlight the commonalities, and celebrate the unique cultures reflected in the restaurant's cuisines."
"We are very grateful to SoCalGas for their contribution of
"The grants awarded to these restaurants will not only support jobs but stabilize long standing, culturally oriented, small businesses that are critical for our city to be vibrant and strong," said Senator Maria Elena Durazo. "We are proud of these efforts by the Latino Restaurant Association and commend all of our small business owners who are being recognized and awarded as part of this program."
"La Mascota has been in Boyle Heights since 1952, and in 70 years, we have overcome multiple periods of economic hardship. With this grant from the Latino Restaurant Association, we will be able to take on the rising costs that have especially impacted us over the past few years," said Patty Aparicio, owner of La Mascota. "We appreciate the additional resources that will help us continue serving tamales and sweet breads to the Boyle Heights community."
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The Latino Restaurant Association (LRA) supports and promotes restaurateurs, small businesses and the Latino restaurant community to ensure the equitable economic growth of the sector. LRA community members come together to network with industry pros, market their brand and learn new ways of making their business more efficient. For more information on the LRA, visit https://latinorestaurantassociation.org/
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About the Latino Restaurant Association
The Latino Restaurant Association supports and promotes restaurateurs, small businesses, and the entire Latino restaurant community to ensure the equitable economic growth of the sector. The Latino restaurant community is strong in
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