Hispanic Federation

This week, Hispanic Federation invited leaders and allies from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico to HF’s Encuentro Digital, a Latino Digital Skilling Symposium. The event brought together Hispanic Federation partners to tackle the Latino digital divide and explore strategies for advancing digital equity and workforce development. Encuentro Digital showcased the power of nonprofit, public, and private sector collaboration to expand digital opportunities for Latino families and workers. Thank you to all the panelists and partners who attended, and let's keep the work going!

?? 3 Days of #EncuentroNacional. Over 50+ Congressional Visits. 1 Message. Yesterday, we wrapped up three transformative days of advocacy at our inaugural #EncuentroNacional! Alongside our 150 partners, we took our fight to Capitol Hill, urging Congress to enact policies that empower and sustain nonprofits—not weaken them. HF is proud to have been a bridge for these crucial conversations, ensuring our collective voices are heard at the highest levels. But the work doesn’t stop here. Your voice matters! Join the movement and take action today: ??https://p2a.co/sh0icc.

That’s a wrap on Day 2 of #EncuentroNacional! Today, Hispanic Federation and over 130 partners & members participated in a full day of advocacy training, preparing to take their voices directly to Congress tomorrow. These sessions equipped participants with the tools and strategies needed to be effective advocates for their communities. We were also excited to be joined by Congressional leaders, including Rep. Maxwell Frost & Rep. Chuy García. ?? We closed the day with a special dinner reception at Google, where HF President & CEO Frankie Miranda joined Chanelle Hardy to discuss our longstanding partnership in digital workforce development!

Day 2 of #EncuentroNacional is underway! ?? We kicked off the day with a powerful press conference alongside 130+ organizations demanding that Congress listen to the Latino community. Policies that ignore our needs and make daily life more challenging—from ICE raids targeting once-safe communities to economic policies driving inflation, leading to disproportionately more strain on the pocketbooks of low- and middle-income Latinos. ??? Our message is clear: Latino voices must be heard. A huge thank you to Rep. Maxwell Frost, Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, Carolina Migrant Network, Orlando Center for Justice, Inc., and Instituto del Progreso Latino for standing with us and empowering our communities. Up next: We’re diving into a full day of advocacy training—stay tuned!

Hispanic Federation president and CEO, Frankie Miranda, was invited to speak on CNN this morning to discuss our week of legislative action, #EncuentroNacional, and condemn the administration’s unjustifiable ICE raids, which are violating the civil rights of Latinos across the country. Over 100 of Hispanic Federation partners have gathered in D.C. to make clear that our communities should not be taken for granted! Thank you Kate Bolduan for holding space for these important conversations!

Washington, D.C. – Today, we kicked off #EncuentroNacional, our week-long National Legislative Summit! This annual gathering unites Hispanic Federation members and partners from across the country to advocate for policies that uplift Latino communities. At a time when Latino issues are at the forefront, this summit serves as a crucial platform for Congress to hear directly from our communities about their values and policy priorities. HF President & CEO, Frankie Miranda, opened the summit with a compelling presentation on the state of Latino nonprofits in the U.S., followed by an insightful HF charla moderated by The Washington Post National Politics Reporter, Sabrina Rodriguez. The discussion featured leaders from four member organizations, highlighting key challenges and opportunities for our communities. ?? Join us tomorrow for our press conference at the House Triangle and a full day of advocacy training! Stay tuned as we continue to elevate Latino voices in the policy space.

In 30 days Hispanic Federation will celebrate its biggest night of the year! #HFGala2025 is extra special as we commemorate 35 years of service to the community. Stay tuned to learn more about who is attending, our special guests, and our honorees! Click the link below for more: www.hfannualgala.com!

?? We are proud to share the creation of the first Latine Studies curriculum for NYC Public Schools. This curriculum will explore various aspects of Latinidad – the shared Latin American identity. And we want YOUR input.?? ? ?? What do you think is important for New York City students to learn about the Latine community in school? Your feedback will directly inform the content and structure of the curriculum. Share your thoughts in our survey: https://lnkd.in/eB4jQbrm ??UWNYC is partnering with The Gordon Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University, the Hispanic Federation, and NYC public schools to bring this much needed resource to our schools and communities. Tag connections in your network and repost to spread the word about this survey! #NYCSchools #DiversityInEducation #RepresentationMatters

?? Call for Evaluator Consultants ???? ? Hispanic Federation is seeking experienced consultants to monitor and assess program design, impact, and effectiveness of three distinct federal grant programs. This consultant will possess:? ? ? Strong analytical skills, with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and data collection.?? ? A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public/non-profit program evaluation. ? Cultural and community competence.? ? ?? Apply today! You are welcome to submit for more than one program. See each program evaluator post for the deadline. Please use the links below to apply! https://lnkd.in/enVwF8ZF ? https://lnkd.in/eUA3XBJY ? https://lnkd.in/e296xmCX

A heartfelt thank you to Governor Kathy Hochul for hosting the Latino Leaders Luncheon to kick off the 2025 Somos New York Conference. This gathering was a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and leadership within our community. ?At Hispanic Federation, we remain dedicated to championing our community at every level. #SOMOS #SOMOS2025 #HF2025