Hispanic Resources

American Civil Liberties Union
733 15th St. NW Suite 620, Washington, DC 2005

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)is a national civil rights organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.

Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans
6001 Gulf Freeway, B1, Houston, TX 77023
The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) is committed to advancing the lives of at-risk and disadvantaged youth and families through an array of innovative programs of excellence in the areas of Education, Health and Human Services and Community Development.

Barrios Unidos
1817 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Post-release services. Performs Pow-wow/ Cinco De Mayo/Juneteenth ceremonies at Tracy and info packet related to cultural traditions.

Bienestar Human Services, Inc.
5326 E. Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Bienestar is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of the Latino Community and other underserved communities in Los Angeles. Bienestar accomplishes this through community education, prevention, mobilization, advocacy, and the provision of direct social support services. Bienestar offers mental health programs specifically for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) was created to help increase opportunities for Hispanics to participate in and contribute to the American policy making process. It carries out its mission by offering educational and leadership development programs, services and activities that promote the growth of participants as effective professionals and strong leaders.

League of United Latin American Citizens
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036
LULAC is the largest and oldest Hispanic Organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide.

Mexican-American Legal Defense Fund
634 North Spring St. 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Founded in 1968, MALDEF is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization. Often described as the “law firm of the Latino community”, MALDEF promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access.

Middle Ground Prison Reform
139 East Encanto Dr. Tempe AZ 85281
Working for Arizona's prisoners and their families since 1983. Main areas of activity are: 1) public education about the need for criminal justice reform 2) legislative advocacy on behalf of prisoners and their visitors 3) litigation to protect and define the rights and responsibilities of prisoners and their supporters 4) referral to community resources for ex-offenders. Spanish- speaking volunteers available.

National Council of La Raza
Raul Yzaguirre Building, 1126 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations (CBOs), NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.

United States Congressional Hispanic Caucus
2466 Rayburn HOB,Washington, DC 20515

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is comprised of 21 Members of Congress of Hispanic descent. The Caucus is dedicated to voicing and advancing, through the legislative process, issues affecting Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico.


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