named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
First Time Home Buyer
Program assisting individuals and families with the home-buying process, particularly within the Latino community
ICAN Mentor
Youth mentorship initiative aimed at shaping young minds and connecting them with local opportunities
La Abundancia
Permaculture design program training the first cohort of Latino permaculture designers in the region
Latino DEI/Emersion Experience
Cultural immersion and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative promoting awareness of Latino contributions
Small Businesses Developing
Supports Latino entrepreneurs with business licensing, insurance, legal assistance, and startup resources
Upstate Latino Summit
Annual convening focused on health, leadership, and community advancement for Latinos in upstate New York
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Culturally Specific Support Services 2 activities
- Providing educational and empowerment services to improve living standardsOffers educational and empowerment services to residents of the Mohawk Valley to improve living standards and promote cross-cultural awareness, with a focus on Latino and underserved populations.
- Providing multilingual support for education, immigration, and cultural integrationOffers support in education, translation, immigration, social services, and access to cultural activities for Latino families, facilitating integration and access to community resources.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Assisting with access to social services in SpanishHelps individuals access senior housing, healthcare, food stamps, and immigration services, with language support provided in Spanish.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing annual cultural eventsPlans and hosts recurring cultural events such as the Three Kings Celebration, Cinco de Mayo, Latino American Festival, and Hispanic Heritage Gala to promote cultural awareness and community engagement.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Supporting small business development for entrepreneursAssists small business owners with restaurant licensing, business insurance, workers' compensation, and legal assistance to promote economic self-sufficiency.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$101K
Contributions & grants$99K98%
Program service revenue$13K13%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$100K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$94K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$33K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C SONIA MARTINEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $23K |
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- WCNY/PBS Partner — Featured MVLA Executive Director on the program 'Behind the Woman'.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally-Sensitive Service Deliverymethodology: culturally_sensitive_servicesBy tailoring services to the cultural context of the Latino community, we improve program engagement and effectiveness, because culturally resonant approaches build trust and reduce barriers to access.
- Education and Empowerment for Community Upliftmethodology: education_and_empowermentBy providing education and empowerment programming, we improve living standards and foster engagement with local opportunities, because equipping individuals—especially youth—with knowledge and agency enables long-term, self-driven change.