Agency Details:

Adelante, Inc.

Adelante’s dedication to its mission of serving and empowering individuals and families in northwest Ohio through education, prevention, health and other social services

Description:
Adelante has seen many families such as the Escalante family blossom under its care since opening its doors in 1996. Thousands who have walked through our doors can relate with Elizabeth Escalante in that they have experienced Adelante’s dedication to its mission of serving and empowering individuals and families in northwest Ohio through education, prevention, health and other social services. Adelante has become a leading provider of linguistically appropriate and culturally competent programs for Latinos in Lucas and surrounding counties, and continues to employ passion and creativity in removing barriers to progress for Latinos.

For years, Adelante has seen many neighborhoods struggle to address those barriers, which include language, unmet health-care needs, a lack of financial education, drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, high teen-pregnancy rates and low educational attainment. Through partnerships, collaboration and dedication, Adelante provides programs and services that support Latino individuals and families such as the Escalantes as they work to overcome these challenges and achieve or maintain self-sufficiency, well-being and neighborhood stability.

Based on the belief that Adelante’s vision of a healthy and empowered Latino community can be achieved only through a holistic approach, Adelante operates three divisions: Family and Community Resources, Children and Youth, and Health. In addition to having comprehensive programs, Adelante has pioneered many partnerships within the community in recognition that no single organization can satisfy all of the community’s needs. These partners, such as CareNet, The Source and LCCS, create an even greater support network for families like the Escalantes.

These and other organizations look to Adelante for assistance with translation, interpretation, job placement, and other business services.

Because of its dedication to the Latino community in Northwest Ohio, openness in partnering and solid cultural skill set, Adelante has become The Latino Resource Center for businesses, government and individuals in need.

Contact person: Sonia Troche, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

520 Broadway St. Toledo, OH 43602 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.adelantelrc.org

Last updated on May 27, 2009