Hispanic Heritage Month
CELEBRATION
The Impact of Latino Organizations in Indiana
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Marlene Dotson President & CEO
Indiana Latino Institute
Here in Indiana the presence of the Latino community can be seen all around – in the growth of Latino businesses, bilingual social service organizations, Latino leaders in all facets of the workforce, and Latino children in the school systems. You will see some of that growth and impact in this booklet. This growth throughout the state measures at different levels and communities are answering the call. To those organizations and community champions we thank you for the work you are doing to ensure our Latino community is served. As we move forward, it is imperative that we work together as a united front to educate, advocate, and lead our Latino community to a brighter future. We invite you to join us in this effort as we work to empower our Latino community to continue making significant contributions to the success of self, family, community, state and country.
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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th - October 15th, highlighting the history, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic/Latino citizens to American society. A week-long observance began in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and expanded in 1988 to a month-long observance under President Ronald Reagan. The September-October time frame is significant because it encompasses various anniversaries of independence for Latin American countries. [1] The Indiana Latino community began to grow in the late 1910s in Lake County, the Northwestern area of the state. In the 1920s this community rapidly grew to form mutual aid societies that helped preserve Latino culture and meet the societal needs of La Colonia. The seeds planted by this pioneering community are in 1925 with the first Spanish language Newspaper, El Amigo del Hogar; the founding of the first Latino Catholic church in the State of Indiana, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and the first Fiestas Patrias celebration and parade in 1926. These seeds now have deep and weathered roots that still exist today. The second half of the twentieth century would see exponential growth in diversity of culture and settlement into other parts of Indiana. In 2016 the Indiana Historical Society launched its Latino Collecting Initiative. This would result in a comprehensive exhibit in 2018 that told the story of the culture and contributions of Indiana Latino’s of the past 100 years. The initiative aims to build upon their existing collections to complete this statewide narrative for generations to come. Today, the United States Census estimates Hispanic/Latino individuals currently make up 7.3% of Indiana’s population and will continue to rise. While the oral and written documentation of Hispanic histories and cultures have increased since the early 1900’s, we must continue to celebrate our rich diversity and contributions to American society. We ask you to join us in celebrating our heritage, not just today, but every day. Share your stories with us, talk to your family about where their ancestors came from and how that brought you to live in Indiana now, or cook a traditional meal during the holidays. The cultural expressions are endless, and that is why we created this booklet ̶ to remind us all to celebrate our differences and share them with others, to strengthen the fabric of our communities throughout the state. [1] Library of Congress. (2020). National Hispanic Heritage Month. Retrieved from ttps://www.loc.gov/.
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ILI IS COMMITTED TO SERVING
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INDIANA LATINO POPULATION GROWTH US Census Bureau
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ILI's Education Summit is expanded to two locations: Indianapolis and South Bend.
ILI launches the Latino Leadership Circle aimed at cultivating the next generation of Latino leadership.
ILI hosts the first Legislative Breakfast and drafts the first Legislative Agenda.
ILI rebrands, restructures core programs, introduces new strategic plan.
The Indiana Latino Institute (ILI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves Latino communities through health, education, and leadership programs, as well as statewide advocacy. ILI was originally established in 2001 as a statewide effort to aid Latino-serving organizations in their health programming; however,
ILI hosts Hispanic Luncheon.
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we quickly recognized the need for additional, culturally responsive services. The Indiana Latino community continued to grow, and the service gap grew with it.
ILI hosts the first Annual Education Summit.
Our community was facing, and continues to face, racial disparities, socioeconomic barriers, and systemic injustice.
ILI increases education program to support college students through internships.
The need was clear and the Indiana Latino Institute expanded our programming to bring Indiana Latino issues to the forefront. ILI has dedicated the past 19 years to addressing issues of importance facing Indiana Latino communities statewide, improving Latino health, increasing higher education access, success, and workforce development, cultivating Latino leadership, and advocating for systemic change.
ILI adds Education Program, including the College Coaching Program.
ILI was founded as a statewide organization focused on health programming.
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ILI hosts multiple statewide events throughout the year, most notably the Hispanic Heritage Month Annual Celebration (Luncheon), Orange-ing of the Canal, the Education Summits, and the Legislative Breakfast. These events not only allow us to showcase and celebrate Latino culture, contributions, program participants, and community members, but also bring to light issues of importance and areas where there is still work to be done. In 2019, these five events brought together over 4,500 guests. While this year's events may look a bit different, we cannot lose that sense of community, recognition, and push for change. We look forward to continuing and growing these events in future years.
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SYSTEM CHANGE The Indiana Latino Institute empowers Latinos to use their collective voice to create system change through mobilization and education. ILI continues working to eliminate disparities that gets in the way of progress at all levels for Latino Hoosiers. We will continue to advocate for real change.
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INDIANA LATINO LEADERSHIP CIRCLE The purpose of the Indiana Latino Leadership Circle is to identify and mentor emerging Latino leaders by connecting them with respected, influential community leaders and strategic empowerment opportunities. The Leadership Circle is a two-year commitment that incorporates a multi-pronged approach to bringing emerging Latino professionals front and center, both within the Latino community as well as the Indiana community as a whole. Those selected commit to fulfilling all requirements of this coveted personal and professional development opportunity through seven key components.
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High Profile Mentoring Empowerment Opportunities Focused Leadership Training Civic Engagement Strategic Networking Think Tank Breakout Sessions Community Service Opportunities
Cultivating a New Generation of Latino Leadership
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COLLEGE ACCESS | COLLEGE SUCCESS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | SYSTEM CHANGE
The Indiana Latino Institute focuses on increasing the number of Latino high school and college graduates in Indiana by preparing them in four key focus areas: College Access, College Success, Workforce Development, and System Change. Programming includes comprehensive and holistic case management services to Latino students and their families. The structure of the Education Program allows ILI to serve high school and college students, higher education institutions, and Latino communities throughout Indiana while simultaneously working toward systematic change and the alleviation of cultural barriers.
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TOBACCO PREVENTION & CESSATION The Indiana Latino Institute's Health Program works to improve health in Latino communities throughout the state of Indiana. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation programming intervenes through a multi-faceted approach in local and statewide systems to prevent tobacco initiation among Latinos and to lower tobacco use in among Latinos and to lower tobacco use in Latino communities. Latino communities.
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Support your local Latino-serving organizations by visiting their websites and donating today.
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La Plaza strengthens Central Indiana by advocating and preparing Latino students for educational success and by connecting Latino families to health and social services. La Plaza is one of the front-line organizations serving some of the most vulnerable members of our communities with necessities like food, rental, and utility assistance, weekly virtual tutoring sessions to support high school students, and interactive live informational sessions for the community at large.
Immigrant Welcome Center (IWC) is a nonprofit organization that serves the immigrant and refugee communities of Indianapolis by connecting them to the people, places, and resources they need to thrive. We do this by focusing on three main areas: 1) Immigrant integration, 2) Community Impact, and 3) Community development. HOLA’s mission is to enhance appreciation of cultural diversity and promote the successful inclusion of Latinos in the community. Primarily through the HOLA Festival, the premier cultural event in our region with international award-winning entertainment, over 30 international food vendors, and fun for the entire family. And through programming, which has evolved over its 18 years to reflect the needs of the growing Latino community. Currently we are focusing on community. promoting the success of the Latino community in the areas of education and career pathways as well as creating leadership and advocacy.
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La Casa de Amistad’s mission is to empower the Latino/Hispanic community within Michiana by providing educational, cultural, and advocacy services in a welcoming, bilingual environment. Since services 1973, our youth and community center has answered the needs of the growing and evolving Latino and immigrant community throughout our city, region, and beyond.
The Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council (HBC) mission is to provide leadership for the successful creation, growth, development and retention of Hispanic businesses in the greater Indianapolis area. The HBC focuses on Business Development, Information and Networking to continuing helping to form new and grow existing Hispanic businesses. Programming includes the Mentor-Protégé Program, the Accelerate Latinx Program, Spanish Virtual Town Halls, and the Conexión Event Series.
The Latino Health Organization, a non-profit .....organization, whose mission is to diminish health......disparities faced by the Hispanic/Latino Community , .....through education, advocacy and leadership. LHO ......focuses on education and prevention ..programming, research studies, attending health fairs, and working to provide free mammograms.
Latino Education Group is developing the “learning system” associated with the growing Latino community which includes strong relationships with partners. They see their work as a “system of supports” to strengthen outcomes. Through the Latino coaches’ support, we ensure students/parents are ready for the students next step in their education pathway.
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Latinos Count is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our vision is to prepare Latino youth for global opportunities. Our signature event is College and Career Pathways, a series of career exploration programs that attracted 700 Latino high school students in 2019 from 13 public and parochial high schools. Last year, our variety of activities served more than 2,800 Latino youth and their families in Fort Wayne, Hammond, Whiting and East Chicago. Sal Soto is the current board chair and Steve Corona is executive director.
Latino Coalition is a nonprofit organization that helps survivors of domestic and sexual violence through empowerment and digital technology. Survivors and self-sufficient, and reach We help survivors break the cycle of violence, become financially independent their full potential. Our vision is to lead the Latino women affairs in Indiana.
The Consulate of Mexico in Indianapolis is the only Diplomatic Representation of a foreign government in the state of Indiana, it represents the Government of Mexico to the local and federal authorities in the states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Our main functions include, protect the interests of Mexican citizens temporarily or permanently residing in the area; to provide passports, ID’s and Vital Records; provide legal assistance in various areas and coordinate Community programs to promote the well being of Mexican and Latino population, such as primary health services, scholarships scholarships, academic and financial education. The Mexican Consulate also works in coordination with local strategic allies, such as, NGO`s, universities, and museums to promote bilateral trade matters, as well as civic and cultural activities.
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Prospanica has advocated for Hispanic business professionals for 30 years. Since our founding as the National Society of Hispanic MBAs in 1988, we’ve hosted annual career and professional development conferences, connecting thousands of Hispanics to graduate programs, subject matter experts, corporations, and each other. Prospanica has given over $8 million in scholarships for graduate education, and many of those recipients have led our professional chapters and university chapters across the US and Puerto Rico, advancing diversity causes in their own communities. In 2016, as Hispanics continued to occupy a growing portion of the nation’s demographics, we rebranded as Prospanica to broaden our mission to serve all Hispanic professionals.
The Indiana Latino Scholarship Fund encourages top Indiana Latino students to realize and achieve their dreams dreams of attending higher institutions of education. As the largest scholarship fund for Latinos, Indiana’s key Latino organizations combine efforts to work together to raise funds for scholarships and have given over $3.25 million in scholarships since 2007. Alliance members include: La Plaza, Mexican Scholarship Fund, Project Stepping Stone, and SADCO.
Project Stepping Stone (PSS) is a one-week Hispanic college prep summer program for Hispanic/Latino high school sophomores and junior. We prepare students for college and launch them into their careers. Admission to the program is selective and is merit based. Students are introduced to potential careers and visit key Indiana college campuses and businesses. PSS prepares students for future leadership
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The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)'s mission is to empower the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and professional professional and personal development. SHPE seeks to develop Hispanics to be the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
Children’s Bureau, Inc. is a private nonprofit that has served children and families since 1851. Throughout the years, the Community Partners for Child Safety, a statewide FREE and VOLUNTARY prevention program, has had the opportunity to serve many Latino families who face overwhelming barriers related to lack of social support, lack of knowledge of community resources, unstable employment, and other stressful factors such as immigration status, social dynamics, etc. This program provides resources for safe, affordable housing, parenting skills, child safety, employment, addictions, or mental health concerns. The Indiana Latino Expo Show will be broadcasted weekly at 11 AM on Telemundo every Saturday beginning September 19th. This show will feature information and entertainment from local community leaders and health, education, business, and social service experts. The show will be entirely in Spanish. Throughout the month of October, WISH-TV will air segments that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The Virtual Education Fair will provide Indiana’s Spanish speaking families with Indiana information to help them understand the U.S. education system and how to support their children to achieve their full potential through early education, K-12, and post-secondary education. These segments will air on ILE’s social media.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Chair Rafael Sanchez, Old National Bank Board Vice Chair Seth Morales, Morales Group Board Secretary Dr. Virginia Caine, Marion County Public Health Dept. Board Treasurer Oscar Gutierrez, Bondry Management Consultants Moira Carlstedt, INHP Carole Casto, Cummins, Inc. Marlene Dotson, Indiana Latino Institute Rebecca Espinoza Kubacki, Former State Legislator Charlie Garcia, C Garcia Associates Rosemily Geyer, Geyer Fire Protection Jadira Hoptry, First Merchants Corporation Ryan Marques, Lewis & Kappes James McBryant, Hendricks County Mike Merkel, La Rosa & Co. Mario Rodriguez, Indianapolis Airport Authority Art Vasquez, Indiana University Health Alfonso Vidal, Vidal Plastics
ILI TEAM Marlene Dotson, President & CEO Emily Price, Education Program Specialist Maria Quiroz-Southwood, Education Program Coordinator Amanda Szura, Health Program Coordinator Berenice Tenorio, Outreach Specialist Julio Lopez, Education Intern Daniela Lopez, Education Intern Syrli Hernandez, Program Outreach Intern Katie Owens, Social Work Intern Ana Diaz, Communications & Marketing Intern
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