Mission — Statement
The Chicana/Latina Foundation's Mission is to Empower Chicanas/Latinas Through Personal, Educational and Professional Advancement.
Our Heritage
We Latinas have ancient, diverse and unique cultural histories. Our cultures have influenced the entire world through our music, dance, art, food, literature, architecture and spirituality.
While we respect our Latino culture and honor the nurturing of our families, we are both carriers and breakers of tradition. We recognize that we still have many areas to explore, including the changing relationship between Latino men and women.
Our Strength And Power
As Latinas we are women who have survived centuries of oppression by developing attributes and skills: our Latina values guide us in establishing and maintaining relationships that reflect respect, fairness, cooperation and pride in our culture and heritage. Drawing on our cultural roots, we learned to create harmony to survive the changes, challenges and conflicts we have faced.
Our Contributions
Our strengths make us powerful and influential in the workplace, community and socio-economic environments. We are ambassadors who form alliances among diverse communities for the advancement and betterment of all.