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Civic & Social OrganizationOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Centro Latino Americano is a civic and social organization based in Eugene, Oregon, founded in 1972 by Chicano students to address the needs of Mexicano immigrant families in Lane County. Since becoming a bilingual and multicultural nonprofit in 1978, it has served as a central conduit for the social and civic integration of the local Latino population, supporting residents through community services and programs. The organization engages a network of former employees, clients, and volunteers who hold leadership roles across public institutions, nonprofit groups, and local businesses, reflecting its role in community capacity building. Its work includes promoting Latino entrepreneurship and extending a welcoming, supportive presence for newcomers, with ongoing efforts to expand its programs such as Cambios. Centro Latino Americano operates within the civic and social sector, aiming to strengthen social inclusion and collaboration in the Lane County area.