CPLC

Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) formed in 1969 to fight discrimination against the Mexican American community. Inspired by Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez, we advocated for equity in education, politics, and labor conditions. Today, CPLC provides services to people of all backgrounds while honoring our Mexican-American roots... CPLC responds to the changing needs of the community-from infants to seniors-providing integrated programs and services which treat the whole person. While our services are offered to all people, regardless of ethnic background, we have a special competence in serving the Latino community and have become the most recognized and most trusted provider of services to Latinos in Arizona... There are many words to describe people of Latin American heritage. The term "Chicano" refers to Mexican Americans born in the United States and was popularized during the Civil Rights movement, when CPLC formed. We continue to use this term in our name because it represents our..

Also known as: Chicanos Por La Causa, Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.

Primary location: Phoenix United States