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The Time to Naturalize is Now: Proposed Fee Changes Could Create New Barriers to Citizenship

Proposed changes would increase the cost by roughly 75%, raising costs to $1,280 if the process is completed online, or $1,330 by paper. Additionally, it would remove any fee waivers or reduced fee options.

4 days ago1 min read

Sponsor the Fellowship Appreciation Dinner and fund scholarships for college students

Your sponsorship supports college students already creating change through ELF’s fellowship program. As they return to school this fall, your contribution helps fund scholarships to offset rising education costs. The scholarships will be presented at the award ceremony on August 16, 2026.

5 days ago1 min read

Education and Leadership Foundation Applauds Supreme Court Decision Protecting Birthright Citizenship

On June 30th, the SCOTUS reached a decision that protects birthright citizenship under the 14th amendment

Jun 301 min read

Warehouse Safety: Small Steps That Make a Big Difference

Sharing tips for warehouse workers to help keep them safe and injury free

Jun 231 min read

Work outside in hot weather? Remember Water, Shade, and Rest are your rights

May 262 min read

DACA Renewal Process Delays

Information on the delays on DACA renewal processing during 2026

Apr 21 min read

Understanding your Pay Stubs Helps Protect YOUR Pay

As an employee in the state of California, you have the right to receive accurate pay and itemized pay stubs. Should you have questions about your pay, you can ask them from your employer and are protected from retaliation. In California, by law under Labor Code 226 your pay stub must include: 1. Employer Info : The legal name and address of your employer. 2. Pay Rates : All hourly rates used (e.g., regular vs. overtime) and the exact hours worked at each of those rates. 3.

Mar 302 min read

Vote us the Best Nonprofit of the Central Valley!

The Education and leadership Foundation has been once again nominated by the Fresno Bee’s Best of Central California as one of the top nonprofits in the Central Valley! Cast your vote at votebocc.com

Mar 31 min read

Understanding Paid Sick Leave Rights for Farmworkers

Information for farmworkers in California and their right to have and use their sick leave.

Mar 31 min read

Education Leadership Foundation Hosts “Cafecito con el Pueblo” to Promote Civic Participation

Oct 31, 20252 min read

Media Advisory: Community Leaders Urge Early Voting on Vote Early Day

Fresno, CA, 28 de octubre de 2025 — La Fundación de Educación y Liderazgo (ELF, por sus siglas en inglés), en colaboración con Poder LatinX, llevó a cabo una rueda de prensa en la Ciudad de Fresno en conmemoración del Día del Voto Anticipado. El propósito fue motivar a los votantes elegibles a enviar o entregar sus boletas con anticipación para asegurarse de que sus voces sean escuchadas en las elecciones especiales de California del 4 de noviembre. El evento destacó la impor

Oct 27, 20252 min read

First-Generation Graduate Overcomes Challenges to Become an Advocate for Immigrant Families

In March 2020, just a day before the pandemic lockdown, I accompanied my mom to her USCIS Adjustment of Status Interview in Fresno. I was terrified. Although I had just graduated with a Bachelor's in Political Science and was applying to law school, I had no legal knowledge. My family navigated this process without an attorney because we couldn't afford one, and my parents struggled to trust anyone who couldn't communicate with them in Spanish. As we walked into the building

Nov 22, 20243 min read