Programs


Our Strategies

  1. Capitalize on youth and family assets, including bilingualism, high aspirations, and strong community ties

  2. Make holistic investments in youth and families, partnering from grade 6 through the first year of college or careers

  3. Affirm positive cultural identities that build resiliency and continue Latine cultural traditions in our community

  4. Elevate youth voice in decision-making processes that affect their lives, opportunities, and communities

  5. Support the development of social-emotional skills that foster youth leadership and long-term success

  6. Provide flexible pathways that ensure all youth graduate from high school with the next steps that are right for them

  7. Engage families across the organization, recognizing that they are the single most important factor in youth success


Impact

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aWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

EDUCATION

Sociedad Latina’s Education Pathways was named one of 230 Bright Spots in Hispanic Education by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Our Youth Leaders successfully completed internship placements across Boston, including at our long-time Longwood Medical Hospital partners, Roxbury Innovation Center, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science, and Castle Square Tenants Organization.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Sociedad Latina's civic engagement and health education model was recognized as a finalist for the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network's Nonprofit Excellence Awards in the Innovation category.

ARTS & CULTURE

Sociedad Latina was one of 50 finalists for the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, recognizing our successful approach to creative youth development.