The information below comes from direct quotations found on the organizations' web site. Some of these organizations offer scholarships for post-secondary education.
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National Association of Hispanic Nurses
"The purpose of this Association (is) to foster the development and improvement of health care for all people and in particular the Hispanic ethnic groups through the concerted efforts of Hispanic / Latino/a Nurses."
http://www.thehispanicnurses.org/
National Association of Hispanic Publications
"The National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) is a nonprofit organization representing more than 200 Hispanic Publications serving more than 55 markets in 28 states and Puerto Rico with a combined circulation of over 12 million...Founded in 1982, the mission of the NAHP is to further the excellence, recognition and usage of Hispanic publications in order to serve NAHP members, educate readers and empower the Hispanic community."
http://www.nahponline.org
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
"The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund is the leading organization that empowers Latinos to participate fully in the America political process, from citizenship to public service. Established in 1981. The NALEO Educational Fund carries out this mission by developing and implementing programs that promote the integration of Latino immigrants into American society, developing future leaders among Latino youth, providing assistance and training to the nation's Latino elected and appointed officials and by conducting research on issues important to the Latino population."
http://www.naleo.org/
National Council of La Raza
"The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization established in 1968 to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Capacity-building assistance to support and strengthen local Hispanic groups - provided from NCLR's Washington, D.C., headquarters and its field offices in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Chicago, San Antonio, and San Juan, Puerto Rico - focuses on resource development, program operations, management, and governance…NCLR's Policy Analysis Center is the preeminent Hispanic "think tank" serving as a voice for Hispanic Americans in Washington, D.C."
http://www.nclr.org/
National Hispana Leadership Institute
"To develop Hispanas as ethical leaders through training, professional development, relationship building and community and world activism."
http://www.lulac.org
National Hispanic Corporate Council
"To serve member companies and their representatives as a principal resource for information, expertise, and counsel on selected Hispanic issues affecting corporate objectives. To advocate for increased employment, leadership, and business opportunities for Hispanics in Corporate America."
http://www.nhcc-hq.org/
National Latina Health Network
"NLHN's mission is to address critical health concerns affecting Latinas and their families by promoting leadership, advocacy, community health partnerships and initiatives through which education and outreach efforts help foster well-being and healthy behaviors and attitudes within our nation's Latino communities."
http://www.nlhn.net/
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health
"The mission of NLIRH is to ensure the fundamental human right to reproductive health for Latinas, their families and their communities through education, advocacy and coalition building."
http://www.latinainstitute.org/
National Latino Children's Institute
"The National Latino Children's Institute (NLCI) is the only national Latino organization that focuses exclusively on children. Incorporated in 1997 in Texas, NLCI has its headquarters in San Antonio and is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(C)3 tax-exempt organization. NLCI's mission is to serve as the voice for young Latinos."
http://www.nlci.org/common/
National Latino Peace Officers Association
"The Goal of the organization is to promote equality and professionalism in law enforcement. The objectives of the organization are to create a professional association that provides its members and members of the community with career training; conferences and work shops to promote education, and career advancement; mentoring; and a strong commitment to community service."
http://www.nlpoa.org/
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