Thread: Avoiding immigration issues

Are you referring to the CANF? The Cuban American National Foundation?

http://www.canf.org/2005/principal-ingles.htm

No, it starts with a D. Only thing I can think of is DODO but that isn't it. LOL

Perhaps it is one of these? Everyone of these is a "non profit" political advocacy group and is based on race/ethnicity. Some of these may truly be innocuous however as with La Raza, who is also listed here, don't let the quaint little descriptions fool you. They are all political and you can bet have there hands in one form or another in all this illegal immigration mess.

AMERICAN GI FORUM NATIONAL VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAM, INC. (est. 1972)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: JAMES JAZO
5038, W. 127th Street
Alsip, IL 60803
Tel: 708-371-9800
Fax: 708-371-1160
E-mail: info@v-o-p.org
Web site: www.v-o-p.org/default.htm

The American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program works consistently on behalf of Hispanic veterans in the areas of veterans' affairs, education, civil rights, employment, and economic development.

ASOCIACION NACIONAL PRO PERSONAS MAYORES (ANPPM) (est. 1975)
National Association for Hispanic Elderly
PRESIDENT AND CEO: CARMELA G. LACAYO
234 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: 626-564-1988
Fax: 626-564-2659
E-mail: anppm@aol.com

ANPPM was founded to inform policy makers and the general public about the status and needs of elderly Hispanics and other low-income elderly. The organization provides direct social services and training and technical assistance to community groups and professionals in the field of aging. It also produces and distributes bilingual information on the Hispanic elderly.

ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEXICAN-AMERICANS (AAMA) (est. 1970)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: GILBERT MORENO
6001 Gulf Freeway
Building B-1, Suite 102
Houston, TX 77023
Tel: 713-926-5464
Fax: 713-926-8035
Web site: www.aamainc.com

AAMA offers programs focused on education, social services, cultural awareness, and economic and community development. Other AAMA programs include adult literacy, alcohol and drug abuse, gang prevention programs, AIDS education, and emergency shelter for youth.

ASSOCIATION OF LATINO SPEAKERS
PRESIDENT: ALBERTO O. CAPPAS
CEO: LEO LOZADA, JR.
85 4th Avenue, Suite JJ
New York, NY
Tel: 212-866-0125
Fax: 212-353-9114

AYUDA, INC. (est. 1971)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: YVONNE M. VEGA
1736 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Tel: 202-387-4848
Fax: 202-387-0324
Web site: www.ayudainc.org

AYUDA is a nonprofit, community-based organization that serves the needs of the foreign-born, low-income community by providing high-quality legal services for immigration and domestic violence purposes. Assistance is given for political asylum, filing for family petitions, naturalization, advance parole, work authorization, and adjustment of status. AYUDA provides information on the latest changes affecting the legal rights of battered immigrant women and children, as well as offering model programs for serving them.

CARECEN (CENTRAL AMERICAN REFUGEE CENTER) (est. 1981)
DIRECTOR: SAUL SOLORZANO
1459 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, D.C. 20099
Tel: 202-328-9799
E-mail: carecendc@aol.com

CARECEN is an organization that provides legal, educational and advocacy services for Hispanics in the Washington, D.C. area. The legal department provides counseling in such areas as employment and labor law, civil rights law and housing. The legal services department also focuses on the immigration needs of Central Americans as well as assisting all Hispanics with the naturalization process.

CASA DEL PUEBLO (est. 1985)
PRESIDENT: HAROLD RECINOS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: MARIA JOSE RECINOS
1459 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Tel: 202-332-1082
Fax: 202-667-7783
E-mail: cdelpueblo@aol.com

Casa del Pueblo is a community-based organization that serves the educational, social, cultural, self-improvement, and empowerment needs of Hispanics, particularly those who have recently arrived to the United States from parts of Central America. Casa del Pueblo seeks to address such issues as the Central American community's limited access to and participation in the processes of self-determination because of cultural, linguistic, economic, educational, and social discrimination, through the various programs it offers.

CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA, INC. (est. 1969)
PRESIDENT AND CEO: PETE C. GARCIA
CHAIR: JIMMY VIGIL
1112 East Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Tel: 602-257-0700
Fax: 602-256-2740
Web site: www.cplc.org

The organization's goals are to provide greater opportunities, work with dignity, and self-sufficiency for Hispanic communities, as well as to promote Hispanic heritage. It provides employment referral and training, housing for the elderly, youth and behavioral programs, and operates a domestic violence shelter. Funded by federal and foundation grants, CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA operates in 23 cities, assisting some 45,000 people annually.

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS (est. 1976)
CHAIRMAN: SILVESTRE REYES (D-TX)
1527 Longworth HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Tel: 202-225-2410
Fax: 202-225-2016
Web site: http://www.house.gov/reyes/CHC/

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is dedicated, through the legislative process, to voicing and advancing issues affecting Hispanics in the United States and the insular areas.

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE, INC. (est. 197
CHAIRMAN: SILVESTRE REYES
504 C Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
Tel: 202-543-1771/1-800-EXCEL DC
Fax: 202-546-2143
E-mail: chci@chci.org
Web site: www.chci.org

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is a nonprofit organization that was founded by the Hispanic members of Congress to develop the next generation of Hispanic leaders. CHCI offers educational and leadership development programs and services in an attempt to promote the growth of participants as effective professionals and strong leaders.

CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL (CNC) (est. 1980)
CHAIR: JUAN A. GALAN, JR.
PRESIDENT: GUARIONE M. DIAZ
1223 SW 4 Street
Miami, FL 33135
Tel: 305-642-3484
Fax: 305-642-7463
Web site: www.cnc.org

The CNC conducts research and policy analyses on issues affecting Cubans and Hispanics in the United States and provides education, employment, and housing services to all disadvantaged individuals of various ethnic, racial, and national backgrounds.

CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL FOUNDATION (CANF) (est. 1981)
CHAIR: JORGE MAS SANTOS
Worldwide headquarters:
1312 SW 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33145
Tel: 305-592-7768
Fax: 305-592-7889
E-mail: hq@canf.org
Web site: www.canf.org

The Cuban American National Foundation is dedicated to the re-establishment of freedom and democracy in Cuba.

HANDS ACROSS CULTURES (est. 1993)
PRESIDENT: HENRY MONTOYA
P.O. Box 2215
Espanola, NM 87532
Tel: 505-747-1889
Fax: 505-747-1623
E-mail:hmontoya@aol.com
Web site: www.la-tierra.com/hacc

Hands Across Cultures provides material development, training and technical assistance to organizations and institutions seeking to address the issues of alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse. Hispano/Latino cultural factors are stressed.

HISPANIC COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (est. 1994)
PRESIDENT: ROXANA CHAHIN JORDAN
CHAIRMAN: FRANK GOMEZ
VICE-CHAIRWOMAN: RITA DIMARTINO
1111 19 Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel: 202-776-1754
Fax: 202-776-1792
E-mail: bescarcega@hcir.org
Web site: www.hcir.org

The HCIR is the only national organization that is dedicated exclusively to increasing the role of Hispanics in the international arena. Members include current and former Foreign Services professionals, heads of Hispanic organizations, academics, private sector leaders, attorneys, and others who all share the goal of a stronger Latino voice in foreign policy, trade investment, international organizations, economic development and other areas.

HISPANIC DESIGNERS, INC. (est. 1984)
PRESIDENT: PENNY HARRISON
1101 30 Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20007
Tel: 202-337-9636
Fax: 202-337-9635
E-mail: HispDesign@aol.com
Web site: www.hispanicdesigners.org

HDI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to highlighting Hispanic talent and cultural contributions to the design industry. HDI provides national programs showcasing Hispanic excellence to create educational opportunities and build public awareness about major issues affecting education, health and well being for Hispanics.

HISPANIC ELECTED LOCAL OFFICIALS CAUCUS (est. 1976)
MANAGER, CONSTITUENCY SERVICES: MARY GORDON
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 550,
Washington, D.C. 20004
Tel: 202-626-3169
Fax: 202-626-3043

Within the framework of the National League of Cities, this organization works as a forum for exchange and communication among Hispanic local government officials. The objectives include: encouraging participations of Hispanic officials in NLC, identifying qualified Hispanic officials for service in NLC, as well as for other national positions, promoting issues of interest to Hispanics and the status of Hispanics in the U.S. cities, and establishing liaisons with other organizations concerned with municipal government or with issues of particular concern to the Hispanic community.

INSTITUTE FOR PUERTO-RICAN POLICY, INC. (IPR) (est. 1982) (now known as the PRLDEF - Institute for Puerto Rican Policy)
SENIOR POLICY EXECUTIVE: ANGELO FALCÓN
POLICY NETWORKING COORDINATOR: MAYRA ESTAPA
99 Hudson Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10013-2815
Tel: 212-739-7516
Toll free: 1-800-328-2322
Fax: 212-431-4276
E-mail: angelo_falcon@prldef.org
Web site: http://www.nypn.org/htm/Members/ipr/

The PRLDEF Institute for Puerto Rican Policy was created as a result of the recent merger between the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF), founded in 1972, and the Institute for Puerto Rican Policy (IPR), founded in 1982. This new division of PRLDEF will conduct policy analysis and advocacy, and will collaborate with PRLDEF's Litigation Division to integrate the organization's litigation and policy work.


LABOR COUNCIL FOR LATIN AMERICAN ADVANCEMENT (est. 1973)
NATIONAL PRESIDENT: HENRY C. GONZALEZ
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: OSCAR SANCHEZ
888 16th Street, NW, Suite 640
Washington, D.C. 20006
Tel: 202-347-4223
Fax: 202-347-5095
E-mail: Natlclaa@aol.com
Web site: www.lclaa.org

LCLAA is a nonprofit, national Hispanic trade union association that strives to achieve social dignity, economic and political justice, and higher living standards for every Hispanic worker. The Council works to encourage nonpartisan voter registration, voter education, and increased participation by Hispanic workers in the political process. The Council assesses members annual dues of $12.


LATINO ISSUES FORUM (est. 1987)
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD: LEO AVILA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: VIOLA GONZALEZ
785 Market Street, Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: 415-284-7220
Fax: 415-284-7222
E-mail: lifcentral@lif.org
Web site: http://www.lif.org/

LIF is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to address major statewide and national issues of concern to Hispanics. Its primary focus is on broader immigration issues, education, citizenship, and integration of Hispanics into the economic, educational, and political fabric of the nation.


LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (est. 1929)
NATIONAL PRESIDENT: RICK DOVALINA
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
WASHINGTON, D.C.: BRENT A. WILKES
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel: 202-833-6130
Fax: 202-833-6135
NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
2900 Woodridge, Suite 210
Houston, TX 77087
Tel: 713-643-4222
Fax: 713-643-4622
E-mail: LULACDC@aol.com
Web site: www.LULAC.org

LULAC is the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the country involving and serving all Hispanic nationality groups. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanics through community-based programs operating at more than 600 LULAC councils nationwide. LULAC has approximately 115,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.


LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) FOUNDATION (est. 1929)
BRENT A. WILKES, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HECTOR M. FLORES, NATIONAL PRESIDENT
National Office:
2000 L Street, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202-833-6130
Web site: www.lulac.org

The LULAC Foundation supports efforts to improve the quality of life for Americans in the United States. The Foundation operates programs in health awareness and health care and assists qualified residents to become citizens of the U.S.

LOS NIÑOS (est. 1974)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ELISA SABATINI
287 G Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Tel: 619-426-9110
Fax: 619-426-6664
E-mail: losninos@electriciti.com

Los Niños helps children and families living in marginal communities along the U.S.-Mexico border by providing education programs that focus on family/school nutrition and family/school ecology and gardening. These programs are weekend, weeklong or summer programs.


MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (MACC) (est. 1972)
CHAIRMAN: ARCHBISHOP PATRICIO F. FLORES PRESIDENT: Sr. MARIA ELENA GONZALEZ, R.S.M.
P.O. Box 28185
San Antonio, TX 78228-5104
Tel: 210-732-2156
Fax: 210-732-9072
E-mail: macc@maccsa.org
Web site: www.maccsa.org

The MACC is a national Catholic Institute for pastoral leadership and language studies. MACC prepares pastoral leaders to work in and with Spanish-speaking communities throughout the United States.


MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND (MALDEF) (est. 196
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL: ANTONIA HERNANDEZ
REGIONAL COUNSEL: MARISA DEMEO
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS B. RESTON
1717 'K' Street NW, Suite 311
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel: 202- 293-2828
Fax: 202-293-2849
E-mail: maldefone@aol.com
Web site: http://www.maldef.org/

MALDEF is a national nonprofit organization whose principal objective is to protect and promote the civil rights of U.S. Latinos through litigation, advocacy, educational outreach, and the awarding of law scholarships.


MEXICAN AMERICAN UNITY COUNCIL (MAUC) (est. 1967)
PRESIDENT/CEO: FRANCES TERAN
2300 West Commerce Street, Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78207
Tel: 210-978-0500
Fax: 210-978-0547

MAUC is committed to developing the human and economic potential of Hispanics by encouraging pride and participation in the economic mainstream and leveraging public and private resources.


MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND ADVOCACY (META) (est. 1983)
CO-DIRECTOR: ROGER RICE
CO-DIRECTOR: PETER ROOS
STAFF ATTORNEY: JANE E. LOPEZ
STAFF ATTORNEY: DEBORAH ESCOBEDO
STAFF ATTORNEY: MARY HERNANDEZ
240 A Elm Street, Suite 22
Somerville, MA 02144
Tel: 617-628-2226
Fax: 617-628-0322

META is a national organization specializing in the educational rights of Hispanics and other linguistic minorities and migrant youth.


NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CHICANA AND CHICANO STUDIES (NACCS) (est. 1972)
DIRECTOR, NACCS
National Office: CARLOS S. MALDONADO
Chicano Education Program
Eastern Washington University
Monroe Hall 202, MS-170
Cheney, WA 99004
Tel: 509-359-2404
Fax: 509-359-2310
Web site: www.ewu.edu

The goal of this association is to build Chicano political, cultural, and educational awareness. Its members include educators and researchers affiliated with Chicano Studies programs in the United States, students, and community members.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC FEDERAL EXECUTIVES (NAHFE) (est. 1984)
PRESIDENT AND CEO: MANUEL OLIVEREZ
VICE PRESIDENT: ALMA MORALES RIOJA
SECRETARY: JUDY REYES-MAGGIO
TREASURER: CAROLYN ZAMORA
DIRECTOR FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: BILL RODRIGUEZ
P.0. Box 469
Herndon, VA 20172-0469
Tel: 703-787-0291
Fax: 703-787-4675
E-mail: nahfe@cs.com
Web site: www.nahfe.org

NAHFE's purpose is to enhance the opportunities for Hispanics to secure positions in the federal government at General Management 12, 15, Senior Executive Service, and executive level positions.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS (NALEO)
EDUCATIONAL FUND (est. 1981)
BOARD PRESIDENT: RAYMOND G. SANCHEZ
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ARTURO VARGAS
5800 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 365
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Tel: 323-720-1932
Fax: 323-720-9519
E-mail: info@naleo.org
Web site: www.naleo.org

The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund is a nonprofit organization established to promote the participation of Latinos in the nation's civic life. The NALEO Educational Fund implements programs that promote the integration of Latino immigrants into American society; provides assistance and training to the nation's Latino elected officials; and conducts research on issues important to the Latino population.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR FARMWORKER HEALTH, INC. (est. 1975)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: E. ROBERTA RYDER
1770 FM 967, Buda, TX 78610
Tel: 512-312-2700
Fax: 512-312-2600
E-mail: ryder@ncfh.org
Web site: www.ncfh.org

The mission of NCFH is to improve the health status of farmworker families through the innovative application of human, technical and information resources.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA (est. 196
PRESIDENT AND CEO: RAUL YZAGUIRRE
CHAIR OF THE BOARD: JOSE VILLARREAL
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel: 202-785-1670
Fax: 202-776-1792
E-mail: info@nclr.org
Web site: www.nclr.org

The National Council of La Raza is a private, nonprofit organization established to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life opportunities for Hispanics. NCLR is the nation's largest constituency based Hispanic organization serving all Hispanic nationality groups in all regions of the country through a formal network of affiliates, and a broader network of more than 20,000 groups and individuals nationwide, reaching more than 3 million Latinos annually.

NATIONAL HISPANA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (est. 1987)
PRESIDENT: MARISA RIVERA-ALBERT
CHAIRMAN: LINDA MAZON-GUTIERREZ
1901 North Moore Street, Suite 206
Arlington, VA 22209
Tel: 703-527-6007
Fax: 703-527-6009
E-mail: NHLI@aol.com
Web site: www.nhli.org

The National Hispana Leadership Institute was founded to increase the need for Latinas in visible national positions. NHLI selects 20 Latinas each year to participate in an intensive four-week leadership development program.

NATIONAL HISPANIC INSTITUTE (NHI) (est. 1981) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ERNESTO NIETO
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS: GLORIA DE LEON
P.O. Box 220
Maxwell, TX 78656
Tel: 512-357-6137
Fax: 512-357-2206
E-mail: nhi@nhi_net.org
Web site: www.nhi-net.org

NHI targets top Latino youths in high school and college and conducts creative leadership training to develop students' self-marketing, networking, college planning and organizational development skills.

NATIONAL IMAGE, INC. (est. 1972)
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD: ALBERTO ROCHA
VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD: OLIVIA BALANDRAN
930 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 139
Denver, CO 80204-4417
Tel: 303-534-6534
Fax: 303-534-0796
E-mail: info@mail.nationalimageinc.org
Web site: www.nationalimageinc.org

National Image, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting equality and opportunity in the areas of employment, education, and civil rights.


NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN COALITION, INC. (est. 1977)
PRESIDENT: MANUEL MIRABAL
1700 K Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20006
Tel: 202-223-3915
Fax: 202-429-2223
E-mail: nprc@nprcinc.org
Web site: www.bateylink.org

The National Puerto Rican Coalition is a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen and enhance the social, economic, and political well being of all Puerto Ricans throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. NPRC provides technical assistance and training to Puerto Rican organizations. It evaluates the potential impact of legislative and government proposals and policies affecting the Puerto Rican community.


NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN FORUM (NPRF) (est. 1957)
31 East 32nd Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10016-5536
Tel: 212-685-2311
Fax: 212-685-2349
Web site: www.nprf.org

NPRF works to enhance the socio-economic conditions of the Latino population through programs, research, advocacy and direct services in education and economic development.


NEW AMERICAN ALLIANCE (est. 1999)
CHAIRMAN: MOCTESUMA ESPARZA
VICE CHAIR: HENRY G. CISNEROS
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT: MARIA DEL PILAR AVILA
8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300
McLean, VA 22102
Tel: 703-610-9026
Fax: 703-610-9005
E-mail: pavila@naaonline.org
Web site: www.naaonline.org

An American Latino business initiative, the NEW AMERICAN ALLIANCE is an organization of American Latino business leaders united to promote the well being of the American Latino community, with a focus on education and strategic philanthropy to improve the quality of life in the United States. It is organized on the principle that American Latino business leaders have a special responsibility to lead the process of building the capital most crucial to Latino progress-human capital.


PUERTO RICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND (PRLDEF) (est. 1972) now known as the PRLDEF - Institute for Puerto Rican Policy)
SENIOR POLICY EXECUTIVE: ANGELO FALCÓN
POLICY NETWORKING COORDINATOR: MAYRA ESTAPA
99 Hudson Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10013-2815
Tel: 212-739-7516
Toll free: 1-800-328-2322
Fax: 212-431-4276
E-mail: angelo_falcon@prldef.org
Web site: http://www.nypn.org/htm/Members/ipr/

The PRLDEF Institute for Puerto Rican Policy was created as a result of the recent merger between the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF), founded in 1972, and the Institute for Puerto Rican Policy (IPR), founded in 1982. This new division of PRLDEF will conduct policy analysis and advocacy, and will collaborate with PRLDEF's Litigation Division to integrate the organization's litigation and policy work.


REPUBLICAN NATIONAL HISPANIC ASSEMBLY (est. 1972)
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN: Massey Villarreal
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MARTA R. METELKO
P.O.Box 1882, Washington, DC 20013-1882
Tel: 202-544-6700
Fax: 202-544-6869
Toll-free: 1-877-544-6701
E-mail: info@rnha.org
Web site: www.rnha.org

The Republican National Hispanic Assembly is an allied organization of the Republican National Committee. The RNHA seeks to develop a strong, effective, and informed Republican Hispanic constituency, encourages able and qualified Americans to seek office at all levels of government; provides information and offers advisory services to Republican candidates, officeholders, and party organizations on issues concerning the Hispanic community of the United States.


SECRETARIAT FOR HISPANIC AFFAIRS OF THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS (est. 194
CHAIRMAN - BISHOPS' COMMITTEE ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS: Most Reverend ARTHUR TAFOYA
DIRECTOR: RONALDO CRUZ
3211 4th Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20017
Tel: 202-541-3150
Fax: 202-722-8717
E-mail: hispanicaffairs@nccbuscc.org
Web site: www.nccbuscc.org

The Secretariat serves the national office of the Catholic bishops of the U.S. in advocating Hispanic/Latino pastoral and public policy issues. It promotes an understanding of the Hispanic/Latino perspective in public policy discussions at the United States Catholic Conference, and serves as a bridge with the local community. Through its national Talent Bank, it promotes the placement of Hispanic/Latinos in key positions in church and society.

SOUTHWEST VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT (SVREP) (est. 1974)
PRESIDENT: ANTONIO GONZALEZ
403 E. Commerce, Suite 220
San Antonio, TX 78205
Tel: 210-222-0224
Fax: 210-222-9011
Toll-free 800-404-VOTE

SVREP is a national organization committed to increasing the participation of Latino and other ethnic communities in the democratic process.

SOUTHWEST VOTER RESEARCH INSTITUTE (est. 1986)
PRESIDENT: ANTONIO GONZALEZ
CHIEF OF STAFF: PATRICIA GONZALES
403 E. Commerce, Suite 220
San Antonio, TX 78205
Tel: 210-222-0224
Fax: 210-222-8474

The Southwest Voter Research Institute is an international organization that conducts research used to increase the political participation of Latinos.

TOMAS RIVERA POLICY INSTITUTE (est. 1985)
PRESIDENT: DR. HARRY PACHON
VICE PRESIDENT: DR. RODOLFO DE LA GARZA
1050 N. Mills Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Tel: 909-621-8897
Fax: 909-621-8898
E-mail: info@TRPI.org
Web site: www.TRPI.org

The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute was founded as an independent, nonprofit research organization to foster sound public policies and programs relevant to the Latino community.

UNITED FARM WORKERS OF AMERICA- AFL-CIO (UFW) (est. 1962)
PRESIDENT: ARTURO RODRIGUEZ
SECRETARY/TREASURER: DOLORES C. HUERTA
National Headquarters
P.O. Box 62
Keene, CA 93531
Tel: 805-822-5571
Fax: 805-822-6103
E-mail: euranday@ufwmail.com
Web site: www.ufw.org

Founded by the late César Chávez, the UFW is the largest organization of farm laborers in the United States. The UFW works to enhance the living conditions of farmworkers through collective bargaining agreements with agricultural producers. It established the first pension plan for farmworkers, as well as an extensive medical coverage plan.

CESAR CHAVEZ FOUNDATION
Main Office:
634 S. Spring Street, Suite 727
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Tel: 213-362-0267
Administrative Office:
P.O. Box 62
Keene, CA 93531
Tel: 661-823-6230
Fax: 661-823-6175
E-mail: cecf@ufmail.com
Web site: www.ufw.org

The CESAR E. CHAVEZ FOUNDATION is the intellectual property owner of César Chávez's name, voice, image, and likeness, speeches, and writings. Permission to reproduce said intellectual property for publication purposes may be obtained by contacting the César E. Chávez Foundation.

UNITED STATES HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (USHLI) (est. 1982)
PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: DR. JUAN ANDRADE
NATIONAL FIELD DIRECTOR: RUDOLPH LOPEZ
431 S. Dearborn St., Suite 1203
Chicago, IL 60605
Web site: www.ushli.com

The mission of USHLI is to fulfill the promises and principles of democracy by empowering Hispanics and other ethnic groups

Holy Moses. Altura! I had no idea there were that many! No it is some democratic organization for hispanic legislators or some such thing.

Holy Moses. Altura! I had no idea there were that many!

Most people don't. Look too at how many are located in Washington DC and NYC. There is much money and political clout behind many of these organizations. In addition, we the taxpayers, fund part of many of their operations either through direct funding or non profit accounting.

Where's the group for me? I'm special too.

Lord knows it would be nice to have some groups show me the way around all this stuff.........all I get is aging American, white, English only.....back of the line.

In addition, we the taxpayers, fund part of many of their operations either through direct funding or non profit accounting.

Oh I was aware that we fund their racist organizations whether we want to or not. Funny how we don't get any say over that issue. Personally, I think the people who benefit from these groups should fund them, not the taxpayers. I hate having my pockets picked to fund people whose ideals and beliefs I despise so much.