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Our Mission
CLLARO’s mission is to help Latino communities to empower themselves politically, socially, and economically, to strengthen Colorado.
We focus on public policy issues affecting Latinos across the State of Colorado.
Our strategies for doing so are
- A Capitol Fellowship Program that increases the number of Latino civic leaders who know how to influence legislation.
- Public policy advocacy in coalition with other advocates promoting Latino community interests in Colorado.
- Rigorous and credible research and analysis providing factual evidence about policy issues affecting vulnerable or oppressed Latino populations in Colorado.
CLLARO is uniquely positioned to influence policymakers and advocacy groups in Colorado by means of leadership development, advocacy, and research.
Our Programs
Leadership Development
CLLARO’s leadership programs empower the next generation of Latino leaders so that the State’s Latino leadership and achievement gaps cease to exist.
Policy Advocacy
From Durango to Greeley and the mountain communities to Denver, CLLARO ensures Latinos statewide receive equitable treatment and full recognition of their rights.
Research
CLLARO’s research institute provides in-depth nonpartisan research on current issues that matter to Colorado’s Latino community including healthcare, education, immigration, political representation, demographics, gentrification, and other civic and sociopolitical topics.
Become a Volunteer
CLLARO and its Latino Action Council works with grassroots organizations across Colorado, emphasizing a non-hierarchical structure that gives power to individuals and the community, not special interest groups.