LibGuides: Hispanic Heritage Month: Organizations

Latino National Organizations

Hispanic Institute
The Hispanic Institute is a 501 (c) 3 designated nonprofit organization. THI provides an effective education forum for an informed and empowered Hispanic America.
The Latino Data Collaborative
The Latino Donor Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to reshaping the perception of Latinos as part of the American social mainstream. We are self-funded and independent, and created by an accomplished group of Latino national leaders that generously donate their time to promote friendly high-level dialogue, with the goal of finding best ways to grow revenue and market share – by targeting and serving the Latino audiences.
Latino Victory Fund
A progressive political action committee working to grow Latino political power by increasing Latino representation at every level of government.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
Since 1975, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) has been the nation’s leading professional society for Latino nurses. With a growing membership and more than 40 local chapters, NAHN, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, represents the voices of Latino nurses throughout the United States.
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NAHN is devoted to promoting safe, quality health care delivery to Latino communities and individuals, and we recognize excellence among Latino nurses, provide formal and informal mentoring opportunities, and generally serve as a center of excellence for our members. Our goal is to create a cadre of highly-qualified Latino nurses by advancing educational, professional and leadership skills and opportunities for our membership. In addition, we work to recruit additional Latinos into the nursing profession because, while Latinos represent 18% of the US population, less than 7% of the nursing workforce is of Latino descent.
UnidosUS,
UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza) is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through our unique combination of expert research, advocacy programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels.
We Are All Human Foundation - The Hispanic Star
he Hispanic Star is a platform to advance Hispanics in the U.S. Hispanics are positive contributors to the U.S. They mean economic growth and are shaping the culture.

Latino Organizations in Arizona

Here are some of the top Latino organizations in Arizona:

Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (UAHS-HCOE): This organization in Tucson promotes health needs in the Hispanic community of Arizona.
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC): This is a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce located in Phoenix.
Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center (ALAC): This organization promotes Latino arts and culture.
CALA Alliance (Celebración Artística de las Américas): is a Latinx arts organization based in Phoenix. We collaborate with artists and arts organizations to nurture artistic talent, focusing on artists from the Latin American diaspora. CALA Alliance advances its mission through innovative artist residencies, artist commissions, community workshops, and public programming that position the Metro Phoenix region as a fruitful site that acknowledges and contributes to the promotion of Latinx art throughout the United States.
Center for Latina/os and American Politics Research (CLAPR): CLAPR’s mission is to foster and support thoughtful, innovative research on the political and policy circumstances of the nation’s Latina/o-Hispanic (Latinx) population, thereby creating a fuller, deeper understanding of politics and governance in the United States.
Chicano / Latino Faculty and Staff Association (CLFSA) - ASU: CLFSA supports and advocates for Chicanos and Latinos at ASU by educating university administrators, faculty, staff and students on the policies, issues and challenges that affect the community.
Chicanos por la Causa: Founded in 1969 to confront the oppression faced by Latinos in Phoenix, Arizona, it is now one of the largest Hispanic nonprofits in the country, promoting stronger, healthier communities throughout the Southwestern United States.
East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: "The Mission Of The East Valley Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Is To Promote The Economic Growth And Empowerment Of All Business Enterprises Within The East Valley Region Of Metropolitan Phoenix."
Fuerza Local (a program of Local First Arizona): Founded in 2003, is a nonprofit organization committed to community and economic development throughout Arizona. Our work connects people, locally-owned businesses, and communities for meaningful actions that build a diverse, inclusive and prosperous Arizona economy,

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and there are many other organizations doing important work in the Latino community in Arizona.

Latino Organizations in the United States

Latino Organizations in the United States
Latino Organizations of the United States serving the Mexican American and Greater Community.