Discover Our Story

In the summer of 2019, passionate and dedicated community advocates came together to address a pressing need within the Latino community. The political landscape had shifted dramatically in the wake of the 2016 elections, highlighting the urgency for a new approach to community engagement and political empowerment. They envisioned an inclusive organization that would mobilize the Latinx community to be active players in democracy and foster a new generation of young leaders equipped to drive meaningful change.

Poder Latinx was born out of that desire to build political power for Latinos nationwide, using innovative strategies and tools that resonated with the youth. The Poder Latinx founders led an integrated voter engagement organization where all aspects of voter engagement, issue-based campaigns, leadership development, voting reform, and narrative change form a continuous cycle of political consciousness. This consciousness equips the Latinx community to become agents of change now. And that’s precisely what they did and we continue to do today.

A Brief History

Poder Latinx was born out of that desire to build political power for Latinos nationwide, using innovative strategies and tools that resonated with the youth. The Poder Latinx founders led an integrated voter engagement organization where all aspects of voter engagement, issue-based campaigns, leadership development, voting reform, and narrative change form a continuous cycle of political consciousness. This consciousness equips the Latinx community to become agents of change now.  And that’s precisely what they did. The initial work started in Florida, with a small staff providing voting rights information, canvassing, and voter registration, and has grown to a nationwide team in Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina and Washington, where we also focus on issue-based education and civic engagement.

our Mission

Empowering Latinx communities to build sustained political power and actively participate in democracy. Through comprehensive voter engagement, issue advocacy, and leadership development, we create lasting change and progressive policies that reflect the needs and voices of Latinx voters to win on environmental, economic and immigration justice.

Our Vision

We envision a future where Latinx communities are empowered decision-makers in democracy, creating a united, just, and inclusive nation where everyone is safe, belongs and their voices are heard and valued.

Our Core Values

Community-Centered

We prioritize the needs of the multicultural community we serve in every action we take and every decision we make.

Strategic Impact

We are intentional and strategic in our actions, leveraging our resources to create impactful change. Our high standards and evidence-based approaches ensure we maximize our effectiveness.

Empowerment

We empower individuals and communities to take control of their futures. By providing the tools, knowledge, and support needed, we enable them to become active and informed participants in democracy.

Si Se Puede

We embody a spirit con ganas, determination, resilience, and hope. We believe that challenges can be overcome through collective effort, courage, and perseverance. We encourage individuals and organizations to embrace confidence, take risks, and strive for meaningful change, even in the face of adversity.

Innovation

We continuously seek new and better ways to achieve our mission. Our innovative spirit drives us to explore creative solutions and embrace change. Our creativity is reflected in our use of culture, art, music, and diverse storytelling to engage and inspire our community.

Our Core Issues

These pillars reflect the most pressing concerns within our community and guide our actions and initiatives. While we face challenging times as a community, Poder Latinx will never stop pushing the needle toward a prosperous, powerful, and protected Latino community.