¡HICA! Receives Prestigious CED Planning Grant: A Milestone for Economic Development in Alabama
Birmingham, AL – The Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!) proudly announces its receipt of a $150,000 Community Economic Development (CED) Planning Grant from the Office of Community Services (OCS) within the US Department of Health and Human Services. This noteworthy recognition underscores the commitment and potential of ¡HICA! to lead transformative economic change in Alabama.
¡HICA! Unveils Comprehensive Data Dashboard for Enhanced Insights on Hispanic and Latino Communities in Alabama
Birmingham, AL - September 28, 2023 - The Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!) is excited to announce the launch of a new data dashboard, created in a collaborative effort with the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA). This innovative and interactive data visualization tool is designed to shed light on the critical contributions, challenges, and growth of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Alabama and was made possible with the support of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham.
¡HICA! is happy to announce that Karin Ingram Park will be joining our team as our new Grants Director! She brings with her a wealth of experience and will provide valuable leadership to the organization.
Birmingham, AL (January 30,2023 ) - The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) recently announced that Melissa Rodriguez has been named a 2023 NALCAB Pete Garcia Community Economic Development fellow. Melissa currently serves as a Lending Specialist for Camino Loan Fund at ¡HICA!.
The Housing Counselor/ Financial Coach works collaboratively with the Community Economic Development Team to facilitate and support the economic integration of Hispanic families through services specifically aimed at advancing their financial capabilities, achieving housing and financial stability, and building wealth.
¡HICA! announce 6 business and nonprofit leaders to ¡HICA!’s Board of Directors. These leaders are bonded by a commitment to fairness, equity, and community building.
Festividades del Fin de Año y COVID-19
Clínica Legal
Asistencia para Familias de Bajos Recursos
Importancia de hacer sus Impuestos
Beneficios de Hacerte Ciudadano
¡Anuncio importante!
The Executive Assistant (EA) supports the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to further ¡HICA!’s mission. The position requires someone who is organized, focused, intelligent, discreet, creative, and enjoys working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment that is results driven and community oriented. The EA prioritizes competing interests, stays focused, handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures. They work collaboratively with all members of the leadership team.
The Financial Coach will be responsible for working with low- and moderate- income households, focusing predominantly on the Latino community to increase financial capability education. ¡HICA!’s Financial Capability model includes workshops and one-on-one coaching specifically relating to safe banking and DISC (Debt, Income, Savings & Credit). This position will work closely with the Housing Counselor to provide financial capability services to families interested in becoming homeowners, as well as with the Community Economic Development program, Camino and all other ¡HICA!’s programs and staff.
¡HICA! In the News
Nayeli’s history and passion for helping others led her to the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!), a community development and advocacy organization that champions economic equality, civic engagement and social justice for Latinx and immigrant families in Alabama.
¡HICA! Receives Prestigious CED Planning Grant: A Milestone for Economic Development in Alabama
Birmingham, AL – The Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!) proudly announces its receipt of a $150,000 Community Economic Development (CED) Planning Grant from the Office of Community Services (OCS) within the US Department of Health and Human Services. This noteworthy recognition underscores the commitment and potential of ¡HICA! to lead transformative economic change in Alabama.
¡HICA! Unveils Comprehensive Data Dashboard for Enhanced Insights on Hispanic and Latino Communities in Alabama
Birmingham, AL - September 28, 2023 - The Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!) is excited to announce the launch of a new data dashboard, created in a collaborative effort with the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA). This innovative and interactive data visualization tool is designed to shed light on the critical contributions, challenges, and growth of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Alabama and was made possible with the support of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham.
Read More¡HICA! is happy to announce that Karin Ingram Park will be joining our team as our new Grants Director! She brings with her a wealth of experience and will provide valuable leadership to the organization.
Read MoreBirmingham, AL (January 30,2023 ) - The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) recently announced that Melissa Rodriguez has been named a 2023 NALCAB Pete Garcia Community Economic Development fellow. Melissa currently serves as a Lending Specialist for Camino Loan Fund at ¡HICA!.
Read MoreThe Housing Counselor/ Financial Coach works collaboratively with the Community Economic Development Team to facilitate and support the economic integration of Hispanic families through services specifically aimed at advancing their financial capabilities, achieving housing and financial stability, and building wealth.
Read More¡HICA! announce 6 business and nonprofit leaders to ¡HICA!’s Board of Directors. These leaders are bonded by a commitment to fairness, equity, and community building.
Read MoreFestividades del Fin de Año y COVID-19
Clínica Legal
Asistencia para Familias de Bajos Recursos
Importancia de hacer sus Impuestos
Beneficios de Hacerte Ciudadano
¡Anuncio importante!
The Executive Assistant (EA) supports the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to further ¡HICA!’s mission. The position requires someone who is organized, focused, intelligent, discreet, creative, and enjoys working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment that is results driven and community oriented. The EA prioritizes competing interests, stays focused, handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures. They work collaboratively with all members of the leadership team.
Read MoreThe Financial Coach will be responsible for working with low- and moderate- income households, focusing predominantly on the Latino community to increase financial capability education. ¡HICA!’s Financial Capability model includes workshops and one-on-one coaching specifically relating to safe banking and DISC (Debt, Income, Savings & Credit). This position will work closely with the Housing Counselor to provide financial capability services to families interested in becoming homeowners, as well as with the Community Economic Development program, Camino and all other ¡HICA!’s programs and staff.
Read More¡HICA! In the News
Nayeli’s history and passion for helping others led her to the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!), a community development and advocacy organization that champions economic equality, civic engagement and social justice for Latinx and immigrant families in Alabama.
Mes de la Prevención del Abandono
de Hogar
Compre su casa, invierta en su
futuro
Días Festivos en ¡HICA!
Venta de tamales de ¡HICA!
Clínica legal
¡HICA! Abierto Virtualmente
Octubre: Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica
Grupo de apoyo virtual para mujeres
Clínica de Vacunación Covid-19
Pruebas de COVID-19
Ayuda para Familias Afectadas por las Inundaciones
¡HICA! Abierto Virtualmente
Abuso Infantil
Clases de Ciudadanía
Clínicas de Vacunación
Clínica legal
Mes Nacional de Concientizaciónsobre el Suicidio
¡El Programa de Ciudadanía e Inmigración está reduciendo sus tarifas de naturalización a $50 solo por el mes de septiembre!
Read More¡HICA! is happy to announce that Carlos Javier Torres will be joining our team as our new Programs Director! He brings with him a wealth of experience and will provide valuable leadership to all of our Programs.
Read MoreThe Program Manager oversees and administrates all components of the Empowering Communities Program. The Program Manager will develop and implement civic engagement, college access and workforce development program goals for the organization. The Program Manager is responsible for working with community partners and represents ¡HICA! in coalitions, events, and presentations. This position is a full-time exempt salaried position.
Read MoreHundreds of Latinos will come together on Saturday, September 11th, for ¡HICA!’s Inaugural Pig Roast, an event presented by Alabama Power. This inaugural event has been organized by ¡HICA!’s Jr Board to bring Latinos and all communities together in Alabama through a Latin Tradition of roasting an entire pig, in a fun and family-friendly environment.
Read MoreEstrés Durante y Después de una Pandemia
¡Tener una cuenta de banco podría salvar tu vida!
Clínica de Vacunación Covid-19
Clínica de Vacunación de Regreso a Clases
Fondo de Ayuda ¡HICA! Abierto Virtualmente
The College and Career Readiness Coach works along with the Empowering Communities Program to assist Latino adults, youth, and educators to improve educational and career outcomes. This position works closely with first generation and undocumented immigrants. The primary goal of this position is to help families build upward mobility, move out of poverty, and achieve their dreams and aspirations.
Read MoreDo you know somebody who qualifies to become a U.S. Citizen? The time to naturalize is now!
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