What they call their work
What they do
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting community gatherings with food and operational supportOrganizes community events such as CPL Carne Asadas, providing food and covering venue and operational costs through donations to enable in-person gatherings at restaurants or other locations.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Operating a professional networking platform for Latinx community membersProvides a structured platform for Latinx professionals to build relationships, access development opportunities, and participate in volunteer initiatives, supported through local chapters in multiple U.S. cities.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events for the Latinx communityPlans and executes fundraising events to support charitable activities benefiting underserved and underrepresented members of the Latinx community, including DACA recipients, undocumented students, and immigrants.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizing social and professional development events for Latinx professionalsHosts in-person networking and professional development events in New York City, Seattle, Chicago, and South Florida to build community and lasting relationships among Latinx professionals. Events include venue rentals, expert speakers, and structured networking opportunities.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Providing financial support to DACA and undocumented students via scholarship fundAdministers the Sin Paredes Scholarship Fund to provide direct financial assistance to DACA and undocumented students, supporting their educational goals and reducing financial barriers.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Providing free ESL classes to hospitality workersOffers free in-person English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to local hospitality workers in New York City, with programming launched in 2022 at La Contenta Oeste in the West Village and later expanded to La Diáspora in Chinatown.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Providing volunteering opportunities for community impactOffers structured volunteering initiatives that enable members to engage in meaningful service and create community impact, aligned with the organization’s mission to support the Latinx community.
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Who runs it
- Abe Zarate — Director
- Cristian Benavides — Director
- Juan Romo — Director
Who they work with
- Corporate Social Responsibility programs Partner — Seeks partnerships with corporate CSR programs to secure funding and support for the Sin Paredes Scholarship.
- DEI programs Partner — Seeks partnerships with corporate DEI, ERG, or Corporate Social Responsibility leads to expand funding for the Sin Paredes Scholarship.
- ERG programs Partner — Seeks partnerships with corporate ERG programs, particularly Latino/Hispanic ERGs, to expand scholarship funding.
- Hugo's Partner — Hosted CPL community events, as indicated by event photo credit and context of venue support.
- Instagram Partner — Utilizes Instagram to communicate with members and promote volunteer opportunities.
- La Contenta Oeste Partner — Hosts ESL program at its West Village location.
- La Contenta Oeste Restaurant Partner — Hosts in-person ESL classes for Corporate Pero Latinos Inc.
- La Diaspora Partner — Additional location in Manhattan, NY, hosting ESL classes for Corporate Pero Latinos Inc.
- La Diáspora Partner — Provides space for ESL classes and community events in Chinatown.
- Slack Partner — Uses Slack as a platform to connect members and share volunteer opportunities.
- Wine on Wheels Partner — Partner organization supporting community initiatives.
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.
- Community-Driven Empowermentmethodology: community-driven empowermentBy building professional and social connections among Latinx professionals through shared cultural and career experiences, we foster empowerment, belonging, and collective advancement in corporate environments because authentic community reduces isolation and strengthens representation.
- Cultural Integration in the Workplacemethodology: cultural_integrationBy creating spaces where Latinx professionals can integrate their cultural identity with their corporate roles, we reduce the need for code-switching and promote authenticity because psychological safety enhances performance and retention.
- Education as a Pathway to Equitymethodology: education-equityBy providing scholarships and ESL programming to undocumented and DACA students, we advance educational and economic opportunity because language access and financial support remove systemic barriers to upward mobility.
- Integrated Value Partnershipsmethodology: mutual-value-partnershipBy aligning corporate sponsor interests with community impact — offering brand visibility in exchange for support — we increase philanthropic investment in Latinx professionals because mutual benefit sustains long-term engagement.