HISPANIC RESOURCES - GREATER SPOKANE AREA
(Please note: This list is updated on a regular basis to reflect new resources and changes in contact information)
To have your organization listed or to make a change in information,
please contact Yvonne Lopez-Morton, (509) 354-7290 or )
Hispanic/Latino Resource Center (El Centro de Spokane)
El Centro de Spokane is a non-profit community service agency, established to serve the region’s
Spanish speaking citizens. El Centro provides general community information in Spanish for assisting
the area’s rapidly growing Hispanic population with issues of transition. Resource information topics
include state and federal social service programs, employment and educational opportunities, plus health and legal service referrals. In addition to community service and agency referrals, the Center sponsors community educational seminars. Volunteer orientation and training available.
El Centro is located in East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St., Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 625-6699 or e-mail
Spokane Hispanic Business Professional Association
Non-profit, association of Spokane area Hispanic professionals, businesses, educators, and other
community members interested in business and civic issues. HBPA’s purpose is to promote and
serve Hispanic cultural, business and professional interests in the greater Spokane area. HBPA meets the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Puerto Vallarta Restaurant, Spokane Valley. Meeting location may change when necessary due to special events.
President, Joni Riojas Hubbard
AHANA
African, Hispanic, Asian, Native American Business & Professional Association
The overall mission of AHANA is to improve the economic status and enhance the quality of life
of the AHANA communities through the development of business and employment opportunities
Ben Cabildo, Director
509-838-1881
Washington Hispanic Affairs Commissioner, Spokane
Chair, Yvonne Lopez Morton
(509) 354-7290 or (509) 599-1177
Official website: www.cha.wa.gov
La Prensa Bilingue
Monthly Hispanic newspaper printed in English and Spanish
Maria Alvarez Gaines/Troy Gaines, Editors & Publishers
(509) 483-2523
Inland Northwest Community Services
Sponsors reading and math tutoring program for youth in collaboration with Gonzaga University School
of Education. Outreach to Hispanic community.
11006E 22nd Avenue, Spokane, WA 99206
Contact Andrew Holguin, (509) 922-6623 or 998-7752
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St. Joseph Parish
Spanish mass conducted every Sunday at 1 p.m.
Also provides cultural outreach opportunities for the Hispanic Community
Deacon Chalo Martinez
(509) 927-9827
Eastern Washington University Chicano Education Program
The mission of Eastern Washington University’s Chicano Education Program is to actively contribute
towards enhancing the opportunity and participation of Chicanos/Latinos in higher education.
This mission is achieved by actively recruiting and supporting Chicano/Latino students to have a positive and successful academic career
Dr. Carlos S. Maldonado, Program Director
(509) 359-2404
www.ewu
Hispanic Business Professional Association Scholarship Program
The HBPA awards scholarships each year to Hispanic high school seniors in partnership
with the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Recipients are honored each year during the
annual Hispanic Graduate Celebration/Ceremony
Yvonne Montoya Zamora, Scholarship/Graduation Celebration Chair
(509) 927-9012
Latino Outreach Project
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Marilyn Delgado
208-769-1515
LaRaza Latina
Gonzaga University Student Group
Anna Gonzales, Advisor
(509) 323-4069
CLEAR
Free legal services for low-income people in non-criminal matters.
Coordinated legal education, advice, and referral system. A program of the Northwest Justice Project
1-888-201-1014 toll free
1-888-201-9737 TDD
1-888-387-7111 People age 60 and over
www.nwjustice.org
Hate Incident Response Team of Spokane (HIRTS)
An all-volunteer organization committed to providing support for victims of hate incidents.
support of hate victims in crisis. To report a hate crime, call the Spokane Police Department Crime
Check Line at (509) 456-2233.
PO Box 222, Spokane, WA 99210-0222
HIRTS Help Line: (509) 459-3626
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Catholic Charities
Assistance with citizenship and residency requirements and applications
707 N. Cedar St., Spokane, WA
Greg Cunningham
(509) 455-6190
Hispanic American Society
This organization consists of active duty personnel and their dependents assigned to Fairchild Air Force
Base, retired military personnel, civilian personnel and other interested citizens
Immigration Issues
Office of Washington Senator Maria Cantwell
Constituent Services Spokane
920 W. Riverside, Suite 697
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 353-2507
Constituent Services Washington, DC
717 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-3441
Constituent Services Seattle
915 Second Avenue, Suite 3206
Seattle, WA 98174
(206) 220-6400
Thin Air Community Radio
Thin Air will soon provide programming to diverse communities and unserved or underserved groups and provide a forum for neglected, progressive perspectives on important local, national and global issues, reflecting values of peace, social, economic and environmental justice, human rights, democracy, multiculturalism, freedom of expression and social change. Lupito Flores, Coordinator
Spokane, WA
(509) 747-3807
www.thinairradio.org
Spokane Task Force on Human Relations
The Spokane Regional Task Force on Human Relations exists to address issues of racial and cultural
discrimination by learning, action, leadership, and partnership within the Spokane community. A public non-profit organization, the SRTFHR is comprised of members from five major facets of the Spokane community. Our members come from a variety of areas within the faith, non-profit, education, government, and business communities in the Spokane region.
Kristine M. Reeves, Board President
(509) 323.3667 or
www.spokanehumanrelations.org
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Washington Human Rights Commission
The Mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission is to eliminate and prevent
discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the
establishment of partnerships with the community.
Spokane District Office
Rock Point Plaza III
1330 N. Washington ST., Suite 2460
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 568-3196 or visit www.hum.wa.gov
Perciba Incorporated
Natural Language Training in Spanish & English for business, travel, personal enrichment, & employment. Language assessment and certification for employment purposes in Spanish and English.
Eric Anderson and Marta Reyes
(509) 327-8064
Spokane International Translation
Oral interpretation services available in 50 languages in Spokane, and certified written translation services in any language for the medical, legal, and business communities. Certified court interpreters.
Marta Reyes
(509) 327-8064
Spokane School District 82
Equity Office
Vickie Countryman, Director
(509) 354-5953
Los Vigiles
Popular local trio with family members Ricardo, Joe and Christina Vigil.
Traditional Mexican favorites to contemporary tempos
Joe Vigil
(509) 226-1981
Salsa Spokane
Committed to developing and promoting Latino entertainment in the Spokane area
Susanna Lopez, (509) 838-1950 or
Reading & Math Tutoring Class
Sponsored by the Gonzaga University School of Education
For class schedule, call Andy Holguin
(509) 922-6623
Hispanic websites listed on next page
HISPANIC WEBSITES
www.cha.wa.gov Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs
http://www2.state.id.us/icha/ Idaho Commission for Hispanic Affairs
News for and about Pacific NW Hispanics
www.ahanabusiness.org AHANA – African, Hispanic, Asian, Native American Business Assn.)
www.wlba.net Washington Latino Business Association
http://www.ewu.edu/x7439.xml Eastern Washington University Chicano Education Program
http://www.centroculturalha.org/index.htm Washington State Hispanic Calendar of Events
http://latino.si.edu/latinsitio/explolatino/exploindex.html Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives
http://www.lulac.org League of United Latin American Citizens
http://www.sre.gob.mx/seattle/ingles.htm Mexican Consul, Seattle, WA
www.hispnews.com News for Hispanics
www.hispanicbusiness.com Economic development and business opportunities for Hispanics
http://nmaa-ryder.si.edu./issuedos/pages/webzine_2c.html Smithsonian Latino Collections
http://www.whatcomhispanic.org Whatcom Hispanic Organization
www.semy.org Office of Secondary Education for Migrant Youth
www.perciba.com Perciba Incorporated (Translations and Language Classes)
www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org (Available scholarships in US for Hispanic students)
www.salsaspokane.com Latino entertainment
www.migrantstudents.org/bb/washington.php College Assistance Migrant Program
www.leapwa.org Latino/a Educational Achievement Project
http://www.k12.wa.us/MigrantBilingual Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Migrant/Bilingual Education Program