Hispanic Federation

Hispanic Federation, Inc.
Formation 1990
Legal status Non-profit
Purpose Hispanic advocacy
Headquarters New York, New York, U.S.
Region served
 Nationally, with focus in Northeastern United States
President
 José Calderón
Main organ
 Board of Directors
Website www.hispanicfoundation.org

The Hispanic Federation is a U.S. non-profit organization, incorporated in the state of New York, which provides grants to Latino agencies serving vulnerable members of the Hispanic community and advocates nationally on issues of education, health, immigration, economic empowerment, civic engagement and the environment.[1]

Organization

The federation was founded in 1990. According to its annual report, the group "uses its network of Hispanic nonprofits and close linkages with grass roots leaders, media and policymakers to empower and advance the Hispanic community. HF has gained national recognition for its work in the areas of education, health, philanthropy, immigration, economic empowerment and civic engagement."[2]

Issue advocacy

The group is active in the news media. In 2015, it applauded NBCUniversal and Macys for breaking their ties to presidential candidate Donald Trump for his comments regarding Hispanic immigrants in the United States.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Hispanic Federation website". Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Hispanic Federation 2012 Annual Report" (PDF). 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  3. ↑ Hispanic Federation press releases, June, July 2015

External links


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