Vision and Mission
Vision
We envision Latino and immigrant workers and families having equal opportunities to thrive in Ohio.
Mission
HOLA's mission focuses on four priority areas:
History
In the mid-90s, when HOLA first began as a women's group seeking ways to help recent immigrants, the name HOLA was an acronym for Hispanas Organizadas de Lake y Ashtabula (Hispanic Women's League of Lake and Ashtabula Counties). HOLA's focus was aimed at advocating for the rights of Latinos and immigrants, providing support services, promoting cultural awareness, and facilitating community empowerment. These initiatives included legal assistance, educational workshops, advocacy campaigns, and efforts to promote civic engagement and leadership development among Latinos and immigrants.
Today, HOLA Ohio has played a vital role in addressing the challenges faced by Latino and immigrant communities in Ohio and has worked to build a more inclusive and equitable society in the state.