CLLARO: Improving the lives of Latinos since 1964

Every little bit helps as we strive to reach our goal of $10K by December 10th! (Colorado Gives Day)

CLLARO, formerly known as LARASA, was founded in 1964 to promote equity for Latinos in Colorado. The CLLARO mission is to empower Latinos through leadership development, advocacy, and research to strengthen Colorado. The CLLARO vision is for a Colorado where Latinos are achieving their fullest potential. We believe that improving the lives of Latinos in Colorado improves the lives of all Coloradans. We can only accomplish this mission with your support of our leadership and research & advocacy programs.

CLLARO's primary leadership program is the CLLARO Capitol Fellowship Program (CFP). The CFP provides public policy training to college students--typically the first in their families to attend college--and places them in paid internships with state legislators and other public officials and policy advocates during the Colorado legislative session. 

CLLARO's Research Institute provides in-depth nonpartisan research on current issues that matter to Colorado's Latino community including healthcare, education, and housing. The Research Institute conducts community-engaged research that can inspire, inform, and impact action toward improving the lives of Latinos in Colorado. Our core values are rigor, accessibility, and prioritizing Latinos.

Lastly, CLLARO's advocacy work is done through its Public Policy Committee. The Committee is a collaboration of staff and board members that provide strategic public policy guidance as per CLLARO's mission. Staff, board members, community members, and organizational and coalition partners identify and share potential policies to consider for engagement. The Committee then assesses how the proposed policies align with CLLARO’s mission, priorities, strategy, and capacity. CLLARO staff then advocate for policy change through varying levels of support, including drafting legislation, participating in coalitions, creating fact sheets, and sharing calls to action with our supporters. 

Your donation is crucial in helping Latinos empower themselves and their community. For more information about the allocation of your dollars, please contact chandler.jordana@cllaro.org. 

CLLARO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Denver and serving Latinos throughout the state through leadership, advocacy, and research.