Dear friends of the Latino Community Center:

There is a value that has always been associated with our community, and that is Familia. I can’t think of a better value that grounded us and was core to getting through the many challenges and barriers of this past year. From launching the Latino Family Center, whose sole purpose is to help parents and caregivers raise healthy and happy children, to helping our community members understand and access the vaccine to protect themselves and their loved ones, it all centered around Family. No matter how difficult the year got, we knew, as a team, that at the core we were here to support our families.

This year has been one of rapid growth. As you will read throughout our report, we started over 9 different programs, some planned and some unplanned, yet needed. We maintained stability in our educational programs because we knew that what our kids needed most in this scary and unpredictable time was exactly that: stability. We remained flexible and adaptable to what our community needed, and we tried our best to be there. However, we did not anticipate the demand for our services would far exceed our projections. While we are humbled to know that families trust us and reach out to us in times of need, it has also been hard to know that over 100 families at any given time are on our waitlist due to capacity.

While we have not been immune to the burnout and exhaustion that many nonprofits are experiencing during this time, I am beyond proud of the team, parent leaders, volunteers, and partners who have stepped up and supported one another throughout this time. This includes our team members that are no longer with us, the ones that left due to burnout, due to the mental exhaustion of working in a social service organization during this time. I know that they gave it their all until their very last day with us.

It has been a difficult time to be a leader of an organization during this time; however, it has also been a time in which I got to see the best in people. From donors and funders reaching out proactively, to families supporting each other and partner organizations coming together like never before to bridge the gaps. This is what has gotten us through and I feel fortunate enough to have lived it.

The Latino Community Center is resilient, and while we may have some scratches, some wounds, and definitely trauma, our team and our community are still here, and are still standing strong. I thank you for taking the time to read about us and the impact we have made together on our region.

Rosamaria Cristello
Chief Executive Officer

Educational Partners
They support the learning, mentoring, and holistic development of children, youth, and families.

Escuelas A
ARYSE
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Catapulta del Gran Pittsburgh
CCAC
Museo Infantil de Pittsburgh
Laboratorio de ciencia ciudadana
Departamento de Lenguas Modernas de la Universidad Duquesne
Fundaciones de la familia Hillman
Lawrenceville United
Alfabetización Pittsburgh
Los Sabrosos Dance, Inc.
PadreHijo+
Centro de Artes y Medios de Comunicación de Pittsburgh
Fundación Pittsburgh
Proyecto Positividad
Laboratorio de codificación STEM
Centro de Educación Urbana de la Universidad de Pittsburgh
Aventurarse al aire libre

Family and Community Services Partners
They collaborate in direct assistance, social resources, health, and family well-being.

Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Allegheny
Departamento de Salud del condado de Allegheny
Fundación CDC
Triple P Crianza positiva
UnidosUS
United Way of Southwestern PA
MHP Salud

Referral and Resource Organizations
More than 250 local organizations collaborate with the LCC in referring and assisting families.

Caridades Católicas de la Diócesis de Pittsburgh
Corporación de Desarrollo de la Vivienda de Pittsburgh (PHDC)
United Way of Southwestern PA
Red sanitaria Allegheny
Coalición de Consumidores por la Salud
SNAP
Servicios Judíos para la Familia y la Infancia (JFCS)
Compañía Duquesne Light
WIC
Programa de ayuda de emergencia al alquiler (ERAP) del condado de Allegheny
Energía en dólares
Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Pittsburgh
UPMC Mercy

“Back-to-School Bash” Partners
Thank you for supporting our students and showing how much you value their future.

Casa Sarah Heinz
Escuelas A
Boys and Girls Clubs de Pensilvania Occidental
Aldea Infantil Homewood
BigBurgh
Colegios públicos de Pittsburgh
La promesa de Pittsburgh
Colaboración en materia de admisiones en Pittsburgh
Penn State Gran Allegheny
Community College del condado de Allegheny (CCAC)
Universidad LaRoche
Consejo de Asuntos Mundiales de Pittsburgh
APOST
Musicoterapia Three Rivers
UPMC