Latino Community Organizations in Iowa
The following non-profit organizations provide direct services and resources to the Latino community in Iowa. This is for informational purposes only, and it is not an endorsement of the organizations listed. If you have an organization to add, please contact us.
Council Bluffs | Des Moines | Hampton | Muscatine | Quad Cities | Sioux City | Washington | STATEWIDE |
CITY | ORGANIZATION | SERVICES | CONTACT PERSON & EMAIL ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER |
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Council Bluffs | Centro Latino of Iowa |
| Ramon Calzada | (712) 256-6009 |
Des Moines | Al Exito | Al Éxito provides programming that builds the leadership potential of Latino/a youth through college preparation, career development, civic engagement, family support, and celebration of culture. | Dawn Oropeza | (515) 480-0904 |
Des Moines | Hispanic Educational Resources |
| Margarita Pizano | (515) 242-0225 |
Des Moines | Latina Leadership Initiative | LLI uses a unique curriculum developed by the founders that infuses traditional leadership development training with three unique areas of focus:
| Fabiola Schirrmeister | (515) 661-7122 |
Des Moines | Latino Center of Iowa | The Latino Center of Iowa “The Latino Center” is a physical space where the Latino community can unite, develop leadership, and share its culture and history. | (515) 635-4134 | |
Des Moines | Latinos Unidos of Iowa |
| Lena Robinson | (515)979-0770 |
Des Moines | LUNA |
| Melissa Cano Zelaya | (515) 271-5060 |
Hampton | La Luz Hispana |
| Claudia Rivera | (641) 812-1090 |
Muscatine | Diversity Service Center of Iowa | Educational Outreach Program
Senior Program
Department of Human Services Social Security Administration Community Action Muscatine County Services | Rosa Mendoza | (563) 264-8883 |
Muscatine | Muscatine County Boxing Club (MCBC) | The Muscatine County Boxing objectives for our organization are to promote and develop boxing for the benefit of amateur boxers of all ages and abilities in accordance with the standards of USA Boxing. The Muscatine County Boxing is a non- profit organization which promotes and supports activities that young people can participate in, which serves the community as a whole. Muscatine County Boxing Club offers a positive, disciplined, and constructive boxing environment. The main goal of our boxing club is to provide guidance and counseling within a sport that teaches self-discipline and growth. Yet also to be champions and victorious in all aspects of life. The Muscatine County Boxing is providing the tools necessary to learn and train in the sport to all the cities in the Muscatine County – West Liberty, Wilton, Conesville, Atalissa, Muscatine, Fruitland, Nichols, and Stockton. | Santos Saucedo | (563) 554-9202 |
Quad Cities | Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Their mission is to support, promote and enhance the growth and success of our local businesses and to leverage the community's assets, contributions and unique Hispanic Cultural identity to generate new business. Programs: | Zenaida Landeros | (563) 214-5160 |
Sioux City | Mary J. Treglia Community House |
| (712) 258-5137 | |
Washington | Latinos for Washington |
| latinosforwashingtoninc@gmail.com | (319) 214-0502 |
STATEWIDE | LULAC Iowa | The Mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States. | Nick Salazar | 800-293-9576 |
STATEWIDE | Sigma Lambda Beta | The largest Latino-based social fraternity established on cultural understanding and wisdom. Founded on April 4, 1986 at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, the organization is committed to create and expand multicultural leadership, promote academic excellence, advance cultural awareness and service while influencing its mission amongst all dedicated collegiate men worldwide. SLB prides itself in its vast multicultural membership as we believe in the fairness, opportunity, and equality of all men without regard to their race, color, or ethnic background. | Xavier Romano, Executive Director | (319) 242-7540 |