Hispanic and Latino students searching for the right organization that will support them
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Hispanics and Latinos are the largest minority group in the country and after them comes the African-American/Black community.

Meanwhile, the growing number of Hispanics and Latinos in the country does not exempt them from racial discrimination and hate crimes. There was a rise in hate crime cases across the country in 2019. It is therefore very important for every Hispanic and Latino to be familiar with the different groups and organizations that help them in terms of education, healthcare, social services, and more.

If you think that you are in a conflict right now in any form, you can ask for help in any of the following organizations according to Every Action:

1. Hispanic Heritage Foundation

This is an award-winning nonprofit foundation that identifies, inspires, prepares, and positions Latino leaders in different fields. The Hispanic Heritage Foundation helped thousands of students and young professionals become connected through mentoring. 

2. NALEO

NALEO educational fund was founded in 1981 and its mission is to increase the effectiveness of Latino policymakers, mobilize the Latino community by increasing their participation in civic life, and promote policies that advance the Latino community in political engagement. Moreover, NALEO educational fund is the leading non-profit and non-partisan organization that facilitates the transition of Latinos from citizenship to public service.

3. Grassroots Leadership

They help the community in hopes of prison profiteering, mass incarceration and deportation, and criminalization, especially for the underrepresented groups, become things of the past. The group has organized groups in certain communities to help fight back against deportation and detention.

4. Voto Latino

The group is a pioneering civic media organization that seeks to transform America by acknowledging Latinos' innate leadership that can help grow the country's economy. They empower the community by focusing on civic engagement, issue advocacy, and leadership development. They also provide programs that engage Latinos as agents of change.

5. Latino Victory

The group is a political action committee that helps increase Latinos' representation at every level of government. They help Latinos in the school board, senate, white house and develop candidates for public office. A Latino Victory is also a group that develops leaders who fight for issues that matter.

6. Unidos US

The group is formerly known as La Raza and was established since 1968. They serve the Hispanic and Latino community through research, policy analysis, state, and national advocacy efforts, and the program works in different communities across the country. Moreover, they have served Latinos in the areas of civic engagement, civil rights and immigration, education, workforce, economy, health, and housing.

7. Chicanos Por La Causa

The group was established in 1969 by Cesar Chavez to fight the oppression faced by Latinos in Phoenix, Arizona. At present, they are one of the largest Hispanic groups that promote stronger and healthier communities throughout the southwestern United States. 

8. United We Dream

The group helps undocumented immigrants who are facing discrimination and are living in fear. They work to empower every immigrant to develop their leadership skills, organizing skills, and develop campaigns in different levels of government to fight for justice and dignity most especially for immigrants and undocumented people across the country.

9. Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The group is the country's largest non-profit organization that helps Latino families the knowledge and provide the resources they need to complete higher education. They also provide scholarships and support services. In general, they help their scholars in course work, enter a profession, help lead the nation, and mentor more scholars in the upcoming generation.

10. Hispanic Institute

The group provides an effective education forum for an informed and empowered Hispanic America. They also manage ongoing projects, the study of Hispanic contribution, media monitoring, and more. 

These are just a few of the non-profit organizations that help the Hispanic and Latino communities every day. If you think that you need support, you can visit their website by clicking the name of the organization.