Redwood City, CA – Along the bustling peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, a powerful force for community empowerment thrives. El Concilio of San Mateo County (ECSMC) has stood as a pillar of support for underserved communities since its founding in 1980....

Centro CHA is in the heart of Long Beach, California, the second largest city in Los Angeles County. The organization serves a growing Latino population in a coastal community contrasted by multi-million dollar homes with ocean views and nearby neighborhoods where...

In June 1972, in the urban landscape of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, a small group of community residents embarked on a remarkable journey of determination and purpose. Faced with the daunting challenges of landlord abandonment, the withdrawalof vital city...

In the vibrant heart of Washington, DC, a dynamic spirit of learning and achievement ignites the Multicultural Career Intern Program (MCIP) corridors. More than just a family, MCIP has cultivated an entire community—a tapestry woven from its members’ diverse voices,...

In Pittsburgh, a city steeped in the history of America’s industrial boom and change, a new collective of voices is being heard. The sound is different, reflecting a tapestry of fresh cultural experiences, and its source is Casa San Jose. There, Latino families and...

Mission of Love Charities, Inc, a nonprofit organization and part of our SER Network of Affiliates, was recognized in the Washington Post this month. Click here to view the full article!

Esperanza Inc, a nonprofit organization and part of our SER Network of Affiliates, was awarded with the 2022 Example of Excelencia for Community Based Organizations in Washington, D.C. Thursday night for it's program to further Hispanic college success. Check out this...

Mission of Love Opens the Way Through Service Every successful organization has a driving force behind it. At Mission of Love Charities located in Capitol Heights, Maryland, just minutes from the nation’s center of political power, that catalyst is Deborah “Deb”...

It takes authentic passion and compassion about serving communities to make transformative change in places like Little Village, a popular neighborhood located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. Its more than 90,000 residents, primarily immigrants, is where Central...

What began in 2001 with one person asking, what can we do to help students after school in Atlanta, Georgia, has flourished over the past two decades into LaAmistad Inc. Amistad is Spanish for friendship. In this case, LaAmistad is the name of a thriving, growing...

SER Network of Affiliates: SER Metro-Detroit - Detroit, MI With the mission statement of Advancing People, Growing Businesses, and Strengthening Communities through Education, Employment, Economic and Community Development, SER Metro-Detroit is positively impacting...

Latino Community Development Agency (LCDA) provides programs and services in the Oklahoma City area.  LCDA has future goals to expand its signature services to clients based in other cities of the State of Oklahoma.  LCDA's mission is to improve the quality of life in...

LaAmistad, Inc. provides programs and services through more than 15 locations in the Greater Atlanta area.  At LaAmistad, friendships between students and staff, volunteers, and fellow students are cultivated every day. Their impact can last a lifetime.  With a...

SER Jobs for Progress of San Joaquin Valley, headquartered in Fresno, California, provides programs and services with offices located in over 20 counties.  From affordable housing, to education, to employment services for mature workers, SER's Affiliates strive to...

The CEO of our Maryland affiliate, Deborah Martinez, was named one of Essence Magazine's 2020 Essential Heroes. "This was the work of our amazing team who banded together to continue our service to our community in Prince George's County, Maryland. I'm honored to...

Ford announced Tuesday that it's working with 3M and GE Healthcare to produce medical equipment and protective gear for healthcare workers to help address shortages in the fight against the coronavirus. Healthcare workers around the country have expressed concern...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Journal Record has released its list of the 2020 Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs & Financial Stewardship Award honorees. The 24 Most Admired CEO honorees, as well as four financial stewardship award honorees, will be recognized April 27 at The...

Esperanza, Inc. (meaning “hope”), began in the early 1980s as a community project to improve the educational opportunities for Hispanics by motivating and recognizing academic achievement through scholarships. As Ohio’s only nonprofit organization dedicated to the...

Mission The mission of the Tejano Center for Community Concerns is to develop education, social, health, and community institutions that empower families to transform their lives. Vision The Tejano Center for Community Concerns will continuously strive to be the...

Paty Funegra of La Cocina VA has raised $2 million to turn her community kitchen into an incubator, a café and a place of hope for struggling immigrants. By Collen DeBiase - The Story Exchange It’s a big moment: Paty Funegra is getting ready to move her kitchen out of...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS $85.9 MILLION FOR REENTRY PROJECTS WASHINGTON, DC – In its latest effort to ensure that individuals returning to the labor force from the justice system have the opportunity to gain meaningful employment, the U.S. Department of Labor...

SER-Jobs for Progress, San Joaquin Valley, Inc. (SER-SJV) was incorporated in 1973 as a 501(c)(3) community-based non-profit organization. The agency provides affordable housing, and educational, employment and training services in 17 counties—Alameda, Amador,...

SER National could not educate, employ and empower Latinos throughout the country without the on-the-ground work and commitment from affiliates like the Tejano Center for Community Concerns in Houston. In its 25-year history, the center’s mission has remained...