We envision Latino and immigrant workers and families having equal opportunities to thrive in Ohio.

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At HOLA Ohio, we are creating something rare for Northeast Ohio: a morning dedicated to celebrating the diversity, richness, and warmth of Mexican culture.

SUNDAY BRUNCH UNPLUGGED with Carlos and Charlos is your chance to reconnect, enjoy authentic flavors, and get lost in live acoustic music within a truly intimate setting.



HOLA Ohio is a Latino-serving Non-profit in Northeast Ohio.

HOLA Ohio was founded in 1999 as a grassroots organization to assist and advocate for northeast Ohio’s growing Hispanic community. Farmworkers from Mexico and Puerto Rico came to the area to work in horticultural nurseries and settled here with their families.

On May 5, 2022, HOLA celebrated the grand opening of its new Hispanic Community Center, a $2.1 million project that rehabilitated a blighted structure in Painesville, a city that is now nearly one-third Hispanic. The center offers free programs and services to support the Latino community.

What We Offer

Empowering the Latino community in Ohio through education, health access, and economic opportunity.

Health & Wellness Access

Navigation for medical and mental health services. Support accessing affordable care. Community health education

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Education programs

Including ESL, Math Tutoring, Summer Reading, and help with FAFSA and college assistance.

Financial stability services

Including workforce development and connecting individuals to resources for housing and other basic needs.

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Cultural programming

Including folkloric dance and art.

Free immigration support services.

Guidance through legal processes. Referrals to trusted partners

Our Legacy

Solidarity in Our Origins

In the mid-90s, we began as a dedicated group of women (Hispana Organizadas de Lake y Ashtabula) focused on providing a support network for newly arrived immigrants.

Presence in the Fields

Our work started on the front lines, visiting labor camps and agricultural fields to advocate for the dignity and rights of migrant workers.

Tireless Advocacy

For over 30 years, we have been a voice against injustice, ensuring fair wages and providing crucial resources to those who harvest our food and build our communities.

Statewide Impact

What began as a local grassroots initiative has grown into a vital force for the Latino community, driving equity and inclusion across the entire state of Ohio.

Upcoming Events

Support HOLA Ohio

Every donation you make is an act of hope and solidarity. With your support, we can offer new opportunities and improve the quality of life for thousands of Latino families, workers, and immigrants who call Ohio home.

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