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Washington State CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Be a powerful voice for a Hispanic child!
Be a powerful voice for abused and neglected Hispanic children. Are you concerned about ensuring that abused Hispanic children have their cultural needs understood and respected? Be a CASA volunteer. Visit www.wacasa.org or call 1-800-530-0045.
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Washington State Coalition for Language Access (WASCLA)
WASCLA, or the Washington State Coalition for Language Access, is an organization consisting of legal professionals, advocates, law enforcement personnel, interpreters/translators, and court personnel who are dedicated to assisting state and local agencies within the State of Washington to understand and comply with their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Office of the Education Ombudsman
The Office of the Education Ombudsman (OEO) resolves complaints, disputes, and problems between families and Washington State elementary and secondary public schools in all areas that affect student learning.
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Everett Public School District
Our mission is to inspire, educate, motivate, and prepare each student to achieve to high standards, contribute to our community, and thrive in a global society.
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The Latino/a Educational Achievement Project (LEAP) Our Mission: Improve academic achievement of Latino/students in Washington state
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Latino Community Fund
 We invest in the Latino community to cultivate new leaders, support effective non-profit organizations, and improve the quality of life for all Washingtonians.
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Esparza Plus
 More than 60-years of experience is the foundation for versatile and cost-effective communication services & access to the growing Latino/Hispanic market of the Northwest.
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State Farm
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US Hispanic Leadership Institute
 A national Chicago-based that promotes education, civic participation, and leadership development for Latinos and other similarly disenfranchised groups.
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National Association of Latino Elected/Appointed Officials  The nation's leading nonprofit organization that facilitates the full participation of Latinos in the American political process, from citizenship to public service.
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Hispanic Roundtable
 The mission of the Hispanic Roundtable is to strengthen the Latino community by supporting and promoting our member agencies and by serving as an educational, cultural, economic, and service agency resource.
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Department of Revenue of Washington State
Department of Revenue employees are committed to an exceptional level of service.
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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
 (OSPI) is the primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 public education in Washington state.
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Washington State Department of Financial Institutions  The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) regulates and examines a variety of state chartered financial services.
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WSU Conectándote
 The radio show WSU Conectándote was initially launched at Washington State University (WSU), because the university wanted to help the Latin Community accomplish its educational goals and ultimately, improve the quality of life for this community.
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John Fraire
A published playwright, former executive director of the New Latino Visions Theatre Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and a Washington State Arts Commissioner.
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Wednesday, 19 June 2013
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The Commission on Hispanic Affairs (CHA) was created by a Governor’s Executive Order and established in statute in 1971. As mandated by state legislature, the Commission’s functions are to improve public policy development and the delivery of government services to the Hispanic community by providing advice to the Governor, state legislature, and local agencies on issues impacting the Hispanic community. The Commission is composed of 11 commissioners throughout the state but its administrative and legislative work is conducted in Olympia.
The Commission started out in 1971 as a strong grassroots movement to improve the conditions for Hispanics in the state of Washington. A substantial amount of community action leading to the creation of the Commission rose out of the Yakima Valley as well as other areas with high farmworker populations. During this time, a group of Hispanic community advocates saw the need to take its concerns to the state in order to advocate for community improvement.
The Commission represents a growing population with pressing needs, is supported by a grassroots movement, and works within the framework of state legislation. The Commission reports the needs of a large politically disenfranchised group to a governmental system that requires consistent and focused pressure with hard evidence (and financial support) to effect change. The Commission on Hispanic Affairs is dedicated to representing a population as wide and diverse as the Hispanic community while building strong relations with policymakers.
The Commission has been involved with many incredible positive accomplishments in three decades, and there can be no doubt that in terms of education, health care, farmworker protection, housing, and economic development the Hispanic community is significantly better off because of the work of the Commission. The agency continues to fight for a stronger voice, a more responsive government and better overall conditions for all Hispanics in Washington State. Improving the lives of Hispanics in the state will ultimately improve the well being of all the residents of Washington.
Download the complete 2009 - 2015 Strategic Plan (PDF)
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