Programs For At-Risk Latino Youth

The Latino community organizations listed below are focusing on education at both the national and grassroots level. Many of these organizations provide educational programs through their local chapters. Some provide programs during the summers, while others serve as liaisons between the Latino community, schools and the businesses.

ASPIRA

ASPIRA is a national nonprofit organization devoted to serving Puerto Rican and other Latino youth through leadership development and education.

1444 Eye Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington D.C. 20005
phone (202) 835-3600
Fax (202) 835-3613
e-mail info@aspira.org.



Electric Mercado

Electric Mercado, a collection of grassroot organizations in Santa Cruz, California, offers a number of juventud (youth) initiatives gearing youth away from violence while focusing on education. One example is:

Barrios Unidos
683 Fremont St.
Salinas CA 93905
(831) 751-9054
info@barriosunidos.org



The Hispanic Leadership Opportunity Program

The Hispanic Leadership Opportunity Program of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) provides educational counseling, mentorships, leadership development and literacy programs through its network of fifteen educational centers.

LULAC National Office
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-6130



The National Council on La Raza

The National Council on La Raza, administers Projects EXCEL and EXCEL-MAS, which have developed and piloted culturally appropriate after-school and supplemental educational curricula for implemention by Latino community-based organizations.

http://www.nclr.org/contact.html