La Casita Center

Description

We are a grassroots non-profit ​​located in Louisville, KY accompanying families in the Latinx community. ​Our mission is to empower these families, providing a foundation for systemic change with long-term effects. We are passionate about social justice, solidarity and accompaniment of the most vulnerable, and promotion of health and healing among our newest immigrant Latin@ families. We do this through direct service (meeting basic needs) as well as through education, advocacy, and the creation of networks of support. Our Services Include: Food Pantry Give and Take Closet Kindergarten Readiness Program (La Escuelita) Child Enrichment Free Legal Clinics- Consultations with Pro bono lawyers regarding immigration and family matters. Diaper Distribution Day (First Tuesday of the Month) and many more! All of our programs are offered exclusively in Spanish to empower the Latinx community. La Casita Center exemplifies the following values: Welcomes by accompanying people on their life journey; Engages individuals and communities for understanding the needs and hopes of both to relate and respond to the challenges and opportunities found in both; Equips and empowers people with resources, knowledge, skills, and support vital for full and active participation in the community; and Facilitates the recognition, affirmation, and celebration of Latinx culture. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please fill out our application here!