Latino Leadership Needed Now More than Ever

The economic times are hitting hard everywhere. Non-profit organizations have always had to fill needs in our communities in times like these. All across America we hear about the tough times ahead for funding non-profit organizations. The loss of services from this important resource will hit communities hard. The fear that many needy people will fall through the cracks is very real.

This will be especially true for organizations that help Latinos. Generally, organizations that specialize in services to a specific sector of the population will have less funding sources. By their very nature, non-profits that cater to the needs of the Latino population will be one of those types of non-profits that will need to be creative in securing funding.

Developing Latino leadership and working in cooperation among agencies will be crucial during these tough economic times. That is why there is a great need for people to attend the upcoming Latino Leadership Coalition being sponsored by the two leading Latino Organizations in the Fargo-Moorhead area: Mujeres Unidas and Centro Cultural. The Coalition seeks to form a united voice for the Latino Community. Something the Latino Community has intelligently sensed the need for and which will serve it well in the coming years. The meeting will take place at Babb’s Coffee House, 604 Main Ave. in Fargo on March 5, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The issues that will face the Latino community during economic hardship will not all be addressed by government, social services, and institutions. The need for specialized non-profits such as Mujeres Unidas and Centro Cultural will continue to be crucial to the lives of Latinos in our area.