WELCOME TO CENTRO CULTURAL LATINOS UNIDOS, INC
Mission:
Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos, Inc (CCLU) Is committed to enhancing the lives of Latinos by developing and nurturing leadership skills and enriching cultural understanding and appreciation through educational and recreational activities in a safe environment.

Who we are:
We provide supportive services to Latino families in Pottstown and the Tri- County Area. This support helps them to live high quality and productive lives.

Goals and Objectives:
Goal: Education: Improve levels of education of Latinos in the Tri-State Area

Objective: Provide access to computers and computer training

Goal: Heritage: Improve the understanding of Latino and American Heritage

Objective: Hold annual event to celebrate Latino Heritage

Objective: Hold annual summer camp to explore American Heritage

Goal: Health: Improve the physical and mental health of Latinos

Accomplishments: During 2011, CCLU served 2,238 people. 50% were under 18 years of age. 2010 9th Latin Night reached an audience of 355 people
2011 5th Summer Camp in Collaboration with Hopewell Furnace National Park provided a week long experience for 250 Latino children. By providing guided, meaningful opportunities to serve their communities, children develop socially responsible behaviors and aspirations at an early age. These experiences help motivate students and their community to believe in themselves and invest in their children education.

CCLU has been recognized by various organizations over the years for its continued excellence in the community. Such as, Congressional Recognition for Ethnic Harmony 2010. The United States Department of Commerce, United States Census Board for their community involvement. Several proclamations from, various State and local officials. Also, the POR LOS NIÑOS AWARD “FOR THE CHILDREN AWARD” by the Puerto Rican Education and Law Center.

By providing guided, meaningful opportunities to serve their communities, children develop socially responsible behaviors and aspirations at an early age. These experiences help motivate students and their community to believe in themselves and invest in their children education.

During 2011, CCLU served 2,238 people. 50% were under 18 years of age. 2010 9th Latin Night reached an audience of 355 people.

2011 5th Summer Camp in Collaboration with Hopewell Furnace National Park provided a week long experience for 250 Latino children.

2010-2011 Zumba lessons were held for ten weeks for 25 adults and 11 children. At the end, participants reported better breathing and self control.

History:
CCLU was established as a non-profit in 1997 to address the needs of first and second-generation immigrants from Mexico, Central and South America making their homes in Pottstown through community interaction. We endeavor provide Latino children and adults with the training, self-discipline and skills they need to overcome the difficulties they face in their schools and work places and to take productive leadership roles in the community. All the services provided to them are bi-lingual. CCLU”s community and collaborative efforts embrace and continue the goals and mission that its leader Rita Paez started when CCLU was formed 1997

Need:
Located in Montgomery County, Pottstown is an industrial borough of approximately 21,000 people with a median household income of $35,785. With the departure of the two major industrial employers in the 1980s, Pottstown and its surrounding community have been in a slow decline. Latinos represent one of the fastest growing populations in Pottstown and represent approximately 4% of the population. Currently 75% of that Latino population falls below the United States poverty level. CCLU is a 501(C-3 ).

Vision:
Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos is known as the place of choice for all Hispanic residents of Pottstown and the tri-county region. This is where Latinos receive the best services and can find the support necessary for them to lead high quality and productive lives. CCLU is an active Spanish Cultural diversity center where everyone enjoys the exchange of ideas. This is a place where youth and adults learn from each other. Everyone is welcome and everyone who experiences CCLU marvels at the sense of belonging. From here, Latinos work together, to promote pride in Hispanic Heritage and contribute positively to the community in Pottstown and the Tri-county region.

OUR CORE VALUES:
Team work, Leadership, Heritage, Health

Support:
Our support comes from many individuals and partners including The National Park Service, Bank, Foundation, ( HIP), Wellness Foundation , Latino Community, including board members). All are welcome.

Please help us improve the lives of Latinos and All Americans in the Tri-County area by contacting Rita Paez at CCLU Site and 610-705-0566

Organization and we welcome any donation which is a taxable deduction. To contact us: Use our name and address at the top of the page.

Sincerely,
Rita Paez
CCLU Executive Director & Founder
C.C.L.U. SOCCER ACADEMY - 422 SPORTS COMPLEX
Soccer

This program will start on November 10, 2009 every Tuesday for five weeks. 3:00 - 4:00PM with certified coach. The overall goal of the program is to provide the local Latino/Hispanic and other youth an alternate activity. Ultimately creating students atheletes, to show them about sportsmanship, health, and to be able to focus on the game. For this to be available the student athlete must have permissions from a parent.

Register at C.C.L.U. office or click here