Latina Focused | Community-based organizations

Latina community-based organizations play a pivotal role in empowering and uplifting Latino communities across the United States.  These organizations focus on various aspects, including education, leadership development, civil rights, and community engagement. Below is an overview of a few Latina-focused organizations, detailing their membership, mission, community impact, and contact information. Please save and revisit this page, we plan to add more organizations to this listings.

HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality)

• Mission: HOPE is dedicated to ensuring political and economic parity for Latinas through leadership, advocacy, and education.
• Membership: HOPE offers programs tailored to different sectors of the Latina community, from high school students to professionals, aiming to build community power by supporting Latinas in their educational and career endeavors.
• Community Impact: Through its programs, HOPE has empowered thousands of Latinas by developing their leadership skills, facilitating continued education, and encouraging civic engagement.
• Website and Contact Information:
  • Website: https://www.latinas.org/
  • Address: 634 S. Spring Street, Suite 920, Los Angeles, CA 90014
  • Phone: (213) 622-0606

Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social (MALCS)

• Mission: MALCS is committed to supporting Chicana, Latina, Afro-Latina, Indigenous women, and gender non-conforming individuals in higher education by promoting their education and leadership.
• Membership: The organization comprises academics, students, and activists who focus on community involvement and research to create social change.
• Community Impact: MALCS provides a platform for members to share their experiences and work towards addressing issues such as misogyny, unequal pay, and reproductive rights.
• Website and Contact Information:
  • Website: https://malcs.org/
  • Address: 1404 66th St., Berkeley, CA 94702
  • Email: Contact Form

UnidosUS

• Mission: UnidosUS, formerly known as the National Council of La Raza, is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. It aims to challenge social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at both national and local levels.
• Membership: UnidosUS operates through an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, working collectively to serve millions of Latinos.
• Community Impact: The organization addresses issues such as education, health, immigration, and economic empowerment, providing resources and advocacy to improve the quality of life for Latino communities.
• Website and Contact Information:
  • Website: https://unidosus.org/
  • Address: 1126 16th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036
  • Phone: (202) 785-1670

Hispanic Federation

• Mission: Established in 1990, the Hispanic Federation is a service-oriented membership organization that works with over 650 Latino health and human services agencies to promote the social, political, and economic well-being of the Latino community.
• Membership: The federation’s member agencies operate in areas such as education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment, and the environment.
• Community Impact: The Hispanic Federation provides grants and technical assistance to Latino nonprofits, advocates for policy reforms, and implements community programs to support and uplift Latino communities.
• Website and Contact Information:
  • Website: https://www.hispanicfederation.org/
  • Address: 55 Exchange Place, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10005
  • Phone: (212) 233-8955

Latino Coalition for Community Leadership (LCCL)

• Mission: Formed in 2003, LCCL aims to support Latino organizations in securing government funding to enhance their services within the community. The coalition also extends support to other groups addressing common community health and safety issues.
• Membership: LCCL partners with community and faith-based organizations to build capacity and improve service delivery to Latino communities.
• Community Impact: By providing technical assistance and support, LCCL enhances the ability of Latino-serving organizations to address critical issues such as health disparities, economic development, and public safety.
• Website and Contact Information:
  • Website: https://www.latinocoalition.org/
  • Address: 1201 24th St, Ste B110-389, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Phone: (805) 586-2505

LatinoLEAD

• Mission: LatinoLEAD brings Latino leaders from various sectors in Minnesota together to generate social impact through collaboration, power building, and leadership development.
• Membership: The organization envisions a world where Latino community members at all career stages are civically engaged, connected, supported, and seen as vital voices of influence nationwide.
• Community Impact: LatinoLEAD creates innovative strategies to drive and define policies and perceptions that advance Latino collective influence, success, and power.
• Website and Contact Information:
  • Website: https://latinoleadmn.org/
  • Address: 214 Fourth Street East, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55101
  • Email: info@latinoleadmn.org