Our Mission & History
To enhance the social, literary, educational, cultural, and economic conditions of
Hispanic-Americans and the low-to-moderate income community at large.
Founded in 1978, La Fuerza Unida, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. La Fuerza was created as an outgrowth of community needs and shared interest among Spanish-speaking persons residing in Long Island. The organization was established as a vehicle to improve the social, literary, educational, cultural and economic conditions of the Hispanic-Americans in the City of Glen Cove and its neighboring communities. However, with the increased demand for services by the overall population within the geographical area served by La Fuerza, the organization expanded its client base in 1987 adding the at-large low-to-moderate income population. By that time, La Fuerza had become a multi-service agency providing a gamut of services to more than 8,000 individuals and families annually for children, youth and adults.
Additionally, in 1987, La Fuerza was awarded Neighborhood Preservation Company status by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). La Fuerza is also a CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) and HUD approved agency. In 2006 La Fuerza was approved by the Department of Home Land Security as an accredited representative in front of the Immigration Board of Appeals (BIA). During its existence, La Fuerza has received many distinctions and awards. An important award was the CHASE Racial Harmony and Diversity Program Award received in 1996.
La Fuerza belongs to several membership organizations such as United Way of Long Island, Hispanic Federation, UnidosUS (formerly know as National Council of La Raza) New York State Coalition for Excellence in Homeownership, Long Island Housing Crisis Task Force, Nassau County Youth Board Coalition, Glen Cove Inter Agency Council.
Additionally, in 1987, La Fuerza was awarded Neighborhood Preservation Company status by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). La Fuerza is also a CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) and HUD approved agency. In 2006 La Fuerza was approved by the Department of Home Land Security as an accredited representative in front of the Immigration Board of Appeals (BIA). During its existence, La Fuerza has received many distinctions and awards. An important award was the CHASE Racial Harmony and Diversity Program Award received in 1996.
La Fuerza belongs to several membership organizations such as United Way of Long Island, Hispanic Federation, UnidosUS (formerly know as National Council of La Raza) New York State Coalition for Excellence in Homeownership, Long Island Housing Crisis Task Force, Nassau County Youth Board Coalition, Glen Cove Inter Agency Council.
