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Hartford Hispanic Resources

According to 2000 Census data, 9.4 percent of Connecticut residents identify themselves as of Hispanic or Latino origin. Here are some resources for Hispanic residents of the Greater Hartford area.
ASPIRA of Connecticut
This youth program teaches leadership and other skills to more 1,200 Hispanic children and their families in the Connecticut cities of Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford, New Britain and Stamford.
Comcast Spanish Language Web Site
Cable television and Internet broadband provider Comcast provides this Web site in Spanish with information about its services.
Connecticut Association for United Spanish Action (CAUSA)
Founded in 1975, Connecticut's largest coalition of Latino community-based organizations seeks to enhance the general well being of Connecticut's Hispanic/Latino population through a variety of programs.
The Connecticut Puerto Rican Forum, Inc.
Education, training, supportive services, leadership development and advocacy are the goals of this Puerto Rican community organization. Read their Web site in either Spanish or English.
Guakía, Inc.: A Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Based in Hartford, this Puerto Rican Cultural Center aims to promote Puerto Rican heritage through music, arts, literature, and other cultural events. The Center's Web site is available in both Spanish and English.
Hispanic Health Council
The Hispanic Health Council seeks to improve the health well being of Connecticut's Puerto Rican/Lation citizens.
Hispanic Professional Network
Hispanic Professional Network (HPN) is a networking organization that aims to coordinate communication between various Hispanic organizations in Connecticut and to promote Hispanic cultural events.
Hola Hartford Hispanic Directory
Request your free copy of this directory of businesses and organizations serving Hartford's Hispanic residents.
Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission (LPRAC)
The Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission was created by the Legislature of the State of Connecticut in 1995. LPRAC educates the Legislature and the Governor on issues affecting Connecticut's Latino communities.
Latins Against AIDS, Inc.
This non-profit organization serves Latino AIDS patients in the Hartford, Connecticut, area. The organization's Web site is available in both English and Spanish.
Mi Casa Family Service & Educational Center
This program seeks to provide an array of services to at-risk Hispanic youth in the City of Hartford.
Spanish American Merchants Association
This non-profit organization, formed in 1982, serves the needs and promotional interests of Harford's Hispanic businesses. Explore their online membership directory to locate local Spanish-owned businesses.

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