WHEREAS, For generations, promotoras have been a trusted presence in their communities, responding to the needs of families during times of crisis, economic hardship, and systemic inequity; and

WHEREAS, Promotoras serve alongside community health workers, peer leaders, and community advocates as cultural brokers and trusted messengers, providing services, information, and support that reflect a deep understanding of the communities they serve; and

WHEREAS, These community leaders support access to a broad array of services, including education, housing, transportation, employment, social services, public safety, disaster response, and health, helping individuals and families navigate systems that are often complex, underresourced, and culturally or linguistically inaccessible; and

WHEREAS, Promotoras act as puentes de la comunidad, community bridges ensuring that residents in underserved areas are connected to public and private resources, government services, and local organizations that promote dignity, equity, and opportunity; and

WHEREAS, With anticipated shifts in state and federal funding that will likely reduce access to essential services in the coming years, promotoras will be increasingly critical in helping Latino and other underserved communities stay informed, connected, and supported; and

WHEREAS, Promotoras work in community-based organizations, city and county agencies, schools, faith institutions, health clinics, and directly in neighborhoods, often as volunteers, peer educators, navigators, and outreach workers, and they provide servicio de coraz n, or service from the heart; and

WHEREAS, Promotoras not only address gaps in formal systems, but also advocate for systemic changes, organize mutual aid, provide emotional support, and strengthen community resilience in the face of economic, political, and environmental challenges; and

WHEREAS, Vision y Compromiso has brought together thousands of individuals and hundreds of organizations throughout California to uplift the promotora model, support leadership development, and advance community-driven strategies for well-being and justice; and

WHEREAS, Numerous studies have demonstrated that programs integrating promotoras provide a strong return on investment, with documented cost savings due to improved health outcomes, reduced emergency room visits, and increased use of preventive services, making promotoras a fiscally responsible approach to addressing social and structural challenges in underserved communities; and

WHEREAS, Despite their vital contributions, promotoras continue to face barriers to recognition, training, and equitable compensation; now, therefore, be it