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Hispanics/Latinx in Alabama

Information about and for Hispanics and Latinos/as in Alabama

Alabama Organizations

Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (HICA)
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Located in Birmingham, HICA addresses the concerns of immigrant Latinos in the areas of healthcare, education, economic development, legal issues, and outreach.

Alabama Hispanic Association

The Alabama Hispanic Association’s primary goal is to support programs serving Latino children and families in Northern Alabama.

Alabama Department of Public Health ALL Kids
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ALL Kids is a low-cost healthcare coverage program for children under age 19 in Alabama. Benefits include check-ups, immunizations, doctor visits, prescriptions, vision and dental care, hospitalization, and mental health and substance abuse services.

Cahaba Valley Health Care

Cahaba Valley Health Care is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to quality healthcare for the Hispanic communities in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.

UAB School of Education Community English Classes

Community English classes are available free of charge for international students, scholars, and staff at UAB as well as for their family members and other language learners from the greater Birmingham area.

National Organizations

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

“CHCI's mission is to develop the next generation of Latino leaders by promoting higher education, providing unmatched career development experience, and award-winning leadership development curriculum.”

Esperanza United
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Esperanza United (formerly Casa de Esperanza) is a national institute on domestic violence focusing on Latin@ communities.

League of United Latin American Citizens

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) “advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 900 LULAC councils nationwide.”

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

MALDEF is a nonprofit litigation, advocacy, and educational outreach institution for Hispanics/Latinos.

UnidosUS

Formerly the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), UnidosUS serves the Hispanic community through research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts.

National Alliance for Hispanic Health

It is the Nation's premier science-based and community-driven organization focusing on healthcare, providing services to more than 15 million Hispanics throughout the U.S. every year.

National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)

NHCOA is an advocacy group for aging Latino adults.

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

USHCC is America’s largest Hispanic business organization, representing over 4.37 million Hispanic-owned businesses.