NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

 

Grasstroots in the US

LA CASA DE DON PEDRO

A grassroots organization dedicated to serving their communities’ needs through a myriad of programs that empower and revitalize neighborhoods.

SPEAK

An organization made up of students, parents and educators working for positive educational change in Knox county through “awareness, advocacy and empowerment.” They support the strengthening of public schools.

LOGAN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

A non-profit birthed in Chicago, Logan Square Neighborhood Association (LSNA) is a multi-issued grassroots community organization working to improve networks of communities and to empower and maintain the multi-ethnic communities of Logan Square and Lathrop Homes. In regards to education, LSNA supports and implements a model of schooling based on collaboration between public schools and communities. 

LATINO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE

An organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Latino Youth Development Collaborative’s (LYDC) mission is to enhance and increase the educational success of youth while stimulating healthy youth development through family engagement.