Amistades, Inc.
Civic and Social OrganizationsArizona, United States11-50 Employees
Amistades, Inc. is a Tucson, Arizona-based nonprofit organization serving Latino communities through a civic and social-oriented approach that emphasizes intergenerational family engagement. Founded to address immediate needs while challenging false narratives about communities of color, the organization pursues system-level strategies aimed at eliminating inequities by grounding its work in grassroots outreach, strategic partnerships, and evidence-based practices. Operating within Southern Arizona, Amistades focuses on responsive services and empowerment to foster sustainable, meaningful change, with a vision of communities that support self-sufficiency and intergenerational success. In recent activity, the organization participated in initiatives and collaborations that advance comprehensive development and environmental justice, reflecting its emphasis on culturally rooted approaches across program, practice, and policy levels.