About

Mission: Cultivating leaders to create a stronger community

Vision: We envision a community where all families thrive and participate

Villa Comunitaria started in 2005 as South Park Information and Resource Center in response to the need of the local diverse population that existed at that time.

Over the years the organization evolve to provide programs designed by its participants.

Many of the former participants and volunteers are now active leaders, inside and outside our organization. The culmination of this work is due to a cadre of Promotoras Comunitarias that have put their work into action.

The leadership development work in the Latinx population is a job that started in 2013 and the secret to this success is the people that serve the community are part of the same community.

Villa Comunitaria empowers families in innovative ways that are culturally relevant. We create a welcoming environment, presentations are made in Spanish, children are welcome and there is childcare, and food provided. Programs are key to helping Latinx immigrants navigate the complexities of the United States immigration, housing, health, education, and legal system so they can thrive and prosper.

“I grew up in a city environment in Mexico, I worked in factories and cleaning, then I came to the United States and found myself in agriculture. Many people who come from Latin America know something about agriculture, but I don’t. But when I began to learn to sow, cultivate and harvest and use my hands, I realized that I can create food, which I consume, share with others and I can also have an income. All the learning has been tremendous growth. It’s the best thing I’ve experienced since I’ve been in the US."

Amanda Zenteno

Promotora de Salsa de la Vida

Our Values

Diversity, social justice, equity and inclusion are core values of the organization and the work that we do on a daily basis. As one of only a handful of Latinx led organizations in the region we recognize the unique position and responsibility that we have to empower and serve families in our community.