Hispanic Council On Social Policy
The Hispanic Council On Social Policy Center For Community Development is a non-profit social service, community development agency located in Paterson, New Jersey. It was established to provide resources to the Hispanic community within Passaic County. The agency was founded by long time advocate of parent self empowerment Jesus R. Castro along with many that felt a need for more representation in policy change.
Purpose
This organization is a community based, community operated non-profit organization created to serve the needs of the hispanic community via programs, service and advocacy. The Hispanic Council is committed and strives to address the socioeconomic issues affecting the urban areas of Passaic County.
History
The organization was established to create and provide resources for the fast growing Hispanic population within the County of Passaic. It owes its origin to a group of newly settled Hispanic immigrants who had experienced the need for an agency to represent and orient the Spanish-speaking residents in their new environment. With the support and leadership of local stakeholders and the cooperation of non-hispanic representatives, the group was founded/incorporated as the Hispanic Council On Social Policy Center For Community Development. This new entity proclaimed its mission to provide vital resources to the community with major emphasis on older at-risk youth and low-income families struggling with social disparities.
Mission
To create and provide resources needed for the advancement of people suffering from social ills. Nurture the development of youth and families in regards to education and prevention. Outreach to all at risk populations, advocate for social justice as well shelter the displaced, homeless, and hungry.