Service learning at the U – Partner organizations with strong Latino linkages.

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Service learning at the U – Partner organizations with strong Latino linkages.

September 3, 2010

Casa de Esperanza: Mobilizes Latino communities to end domestic violence and to eliminate violence against women and children.

Mano a Mano: Creates partnerships with impoverished Bolivian communities to improve their health and increase their economic well-being by building clinics, schools, and housing.

Centro: Serves the Latino and Chicano community to minimize and eliminate barriers for self-sufficiency. Offers support programs in education, health, culture, and wellness.

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES): Provides linguistically and culturally appropriate services for the Chicano/Latino community, including mental health, chemical health, employment, education, and elder wellness.

La Conexion: Empowers the Latino community throughout the Twin Cities by providing and connecting participants with resources and educational, economic and community engagement opportunities.

La Escuelita: Works to create and implement developmental strategies that help increase Latino youths’ academic success through their after school, summer academic enrichment, and leadership development programs.

La Oportunidad: Provides bilingual and bicultural family-centered educational and supportive programs to help Latino children, youth, and adults achieve greater capacity, develop practical skills, nurture healthy relationships, and build a stronger community.

Linea Legal Latina: Provide efficient advice and referrals to Spanish-speaking individuals who have little or no access to legal advice.