Local and National Resources for Help for the Las Vegas Hispanic-American Community

Las Vegas, Nevada has a large and proud Hispanic-American community. They often face certain issues and have particular needs where more specified kinds of help may need to be used.

If you are a Hispanic-American resident of our city, consider trying these regional and national resources if you and/or your household are facing difficult challenges.

American G.I. ForumProvides assistance to and specifically addresses issues that primarily affect Hispanic veterans, online membership application and other pertinent information provided

AAMA
(Association for the Advancement of Mexican-Americans)
6001 Gulf Freeway, Building B-1, Suite 102
Houston, TX 77023
1-713-926-5464
Fax:1-713-926-8035

Offers social services, cultural awareness and education programs as well as help with economic concerns and community development, adult literacy, help for those suffering from alcohol and drug problems, gang prevention programs, AIDS education information, and emergency shelter for young people.

Asociacion Nacional Pro Personas Mayores(ANPPM)
National Association for Hispanic Elderly
234 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 300,
Pasadena, CA 91101
1-626-564-1988
Fax: 1-626-564-2659
E-mail:anppm@aol.com

Provides bilingual information to the general public regarding the needs of Hispanic seniors who may have economic challenges and other low-income elderly.

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
1112 East Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
1-602-257-0700
Fax: 1-602-256-2740

Works to help Hispanic communities and individuals become more autonomous by offering them job training and employment referral, housing help for the elderly, behavioral programs for at-risk youth, and help with shelter by those affected by domestic violence. Right now, their base is in Arizona, but they may still be able to steer you to something that might help, if you ask.

HABLE - Hispanic Association for Bilingual Literacy and Education
Phone: 702-229-2577
Email: hablemundo@netscape.net