Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) is a community development corporation committed to building strong, healthy communities as a lead advocate, coalition builder and direct service provider. CPLC promotes positive change and self-sufficiency to enhance the quality of life for the benefit of those we serve.
CPLC has been committed to serving communities in Arizona since its inception in 1969. Since then , CPLC has grown to be one of the largest community development corporations (CDC) serving Arizona, Northern New Mexico and Nevada. CPLC was ranked the third largest Hispanic non-profit in the country in 2014 by Hispanic Business Magazine. CPLC serves over 190,000 individuals annually, of which approximately 65% are low-income. CPLC offers the promise of opportunity through its four distinct yet integrated service areas: Housing, Health and Human Services, Economic Development and Education. Some of the programs included in these areas are housing counseling, clinical counseling, community revitalization, and charter schools. Currently CPLC has 32 sites throughout Arizona serving Latino and Native American communities and rural areas in a culturally and linguistically competent manner. While CPLC’s core competency is serving the Latino community, the agency helps all individuals regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion.
The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with a 50-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.
Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs and services reach more than 8,000 individuals and families annually in five languages. Programs include: early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events. Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Concord. The Unity Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 250 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve.
Ayuda provides legal, social, and language services to help low-income immigrants in our neighborhoods access justice and transform their lives. Since 1973, we have served more than 150,000 low-income immigrants throughout Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Ayuda’s expert and dedicated professionals help immigrants from anywhere in the world navigate the immigration and justice systems and access the social safety net. Our comprehensive and welcoming approach breaks down barriers, helps those in need, and makes our communities stronger.