General Information

Latin American Cultural Union (LACU)
A non-profit organization whose primary goal is to cultivate and disseminate the diverse cultural and artistic manifestations of Latin American traditions and life such as dance, music, literature, culinary arts, film, painting and regional costumes.

c/o Erika
Phone: 412-512-3179
235 Atwood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4052
www.lacunet.org

The Heritage Room Project
The Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Classroom project is a community effort that aims at creating a room that represents the Amerindian, European, and African cultures of the region. Upon completion, the Room will join the other worldwide known 32 Nationality and Heritage Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh. To find out more, please visit:
www.heritageroom.org

Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA)
GACLA is the Commonwealth's advocate agency for its Latino residents. GACLA's mission is to ensure that the Latino community is afforded the opportunity to continue to prosper in Pennsylvania.
http://www.gacla.state.pa.us/

Pennsylvania State Latino Coalition
http://www.pslconline.org/

The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Its mission is to provide regional business opportunities which allow economic growth, while simultaneously advocating, promoting, and facilitating the success of Hispanic businesses.
Programs include: Business Development Workshop Series; Professional Networking Opportunities; PMAHCC Latin American Trade Mission; Awards Gala
Membership benefits include: Business Referral Service; Educational help: Carnegie Mellon University offers members up to 50% tuition, reimbursement to CMU’s graduate program; Link to the Hispanic Community Locally and Abroad; Listing in Membership Directory; Access to Corporate and Government Procurement Opportunities; Legislative Updates
Corporate Partner also receive: Assistance identifying Hispanic and minority businesses and professionals to meet your diversity needs; Access to Hispanic businesses and professionals throughout the state of PA. Assistance with distribution of corporate information in the Hispanic and minority business and professional communities. Direct access to the local Hispanic and small business community.
2323 D. Main St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone: 412-628-8394
http://www.pmahcc.org

Honorary Consul of Nicaragua
Dr. Richard L. White
Honorary Consul
1201 Appleridge Ct.
Gibsonia, PA 15044-6107
TEL: (724) 625-7713
E-MAIL: Drrlwhite@aol.com

Hispanic Employment Program Committee 
The Hispanic Employment Program Committee, of the Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board, proposes to provide, existing and prospective Hispanic business owners, information about programs offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and other Federal agencies that acquire goods and services through contracts with commercial businesses. The HEPC also proposes to establish a self sustained Hispanic Contractor Association that will provide members with networking opportunities, internships and apprenticeships from established Hispanic businesses and a unified voice in seeking opportunities from Federal, state and local governments as well as corporations.
Contact: Yvonne Dowe, SBA
Phone: (412) 395-6560.
www.pittsburgh.feb.gov/HispanicContractors.pdf

Birmingham Clinic
Consultas en Espanol
Sabados de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m.
Salvation Army
(Centro de donaciones)
54 S. 9th Street,
South Side, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone: 412-481-7900, Ext. 281
Correo electronico: saludpgh@yahoo.com
http://www.pitt.edu/~mgk5/salud/salud_links.htm

SALUD PARA NIÑOS (Health for the Children) Spanish Clinic Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Primary Care Center
In the summer of 2002, the first pediatric bilingual clinic in southwestern Pennsylvania was created at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Since its creation, this clinic has expanded to become the program, Salud Para Niños (Health for the Children). At SALUD PARA NIÑOS, culturally and linguistically competent primary care for children and families is complemented with activities oriented toward prevention and towards empowering the community about its own health. Some of the activities and services that SALUD PARA NIÑOS offers include:

• Bilingual Pediatric Primary Care and Immunizations Clinic: Every Tuesday morning at the Primary Care Center of Children's Hospital in Oakland (appointment and health insurance are required), 3420 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA  
• Free Bilingual Pediatric Primary Care and Immunizations Clinic: Every second Saturday of the month at the Birmingham Clinic in the South Side (appointment and health insurance are NOT required), 54 S. 9th Street Pittsburgh, PA
• Bilingual Literacy Program
• Reading materials and information about health promotion for parents in Spanish
• Injury prevention programs
• Hispanic Car Seat Checks
• Participation in fairs and events related to health promotion and prevention
• Spanish phone line

For more information, please call 412-692-6000 Option 8 (during business hours) or visit http://www.chp.edu/centers/spanish_clinic.php

SALUD PARA NIÑOS (Health for the Children) Spanish Clinic Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Primary Care Center

En el verano del año 2002, se creó la Primera Clínica Bilingüe Pediátrica en el Suroeste de Pennsylvania en el Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Desde su creación, la clínica ha expandido sus servicios al programa SALUD PARA NIÑOS. En SALUD PARA NIÑOS, la atención médica primaria para familias y niños con énfasis en competencia cultural y lingüística se complementa con actividades orientadas a dar poder a la comunidad en decisions que afectan su propia salud. Algunas de las actividades y servicios que se ofrecen en SALUD PARA NIÑOS incluyen:

Para mayor información, favor llamar al 412-692-6000 opción 8(en horario de oficina) o visite http://www.chp.edu/centers/spanish_clinic2.php