About LARASA
Mission, Goals and Objectives
The mission of the Latin American Research and Service Agency (LARASA) is to lead and influence change to improve the quality of life for Latinos in Colorado. We believe that when you improve the lives of Latinos, you improve the lives of all Coloradoans.
LARASA’s primary goal is to strengthen the capacity of the Latino community to achieve economic, education, and physical wellbeing through:
• education for youth and adults
• advocacy, leadership, and civic involvement
• capacity building training & technical assistance for:community-based organizations
public agencies
private institutions• integration support services for Latino immigrants
• health prevention strategies
• information, resources, and linkages to community partners for services not currently offered by LARASA.
LARASA’s Goals for the Latino/Hispanic Community
LARASA applies a comprehensive and holistic approach in responding to the needs of the Latino/Hispanic community with strength-based, culturally competent strategies that build and support their ability to achieve physical wellbeing, academic success, and economic self-sufficiency.
