Español Abajo Meet Eddy and Her Legacy as a Volunteer with La Paz Born in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, Eddy has left a lasting impact on the communities around her throughout her journey. As an immigrant, Eddy is passionate about connecting with the Latino and Hispanic community, which reminds her of her homeland. Through volunteering, Eddy has reconnected with her roots, helps her neighbors, and feels a sense of belonging in Chattanooga’s Latino community. Her journey with La Paz Chattanooga...

Chattanoogans gather in May 2025 to rally against HB793/SB836 The 2026 half of Tennessee General Assembly’s 114th legislative session has officially come to a close. For many across our state, especially immigrant families, students, and educators, this session carried significant weight. A number of proposed bills had the potential to reshape access to education, increase surveillance of immigrant communities, and redefine the role of public institutions in immigration enforcement. Here’s...

Each semester, La Paz welcomes 2-3 interns who spend months learning about our organization, building relationships with our community, strengthening our agency partnerships, and gaining practical skills to support their education and civic life. We are so grateful for this semester's interns, who supported our new community garden, managed our food pantry and developed new initiatives to improve our resources. Read below to get to know Dawson Narissa and Renee, our Spring 2026 food access...