Important announcement
As we step into a new year, we do so with gratitude and a deep sense of purpose. For over 25 years, ¡HICA! has walked hand in hand with our community, building a legacy of resilience and hope for all who call Alabama home. In 2024, we served over 4,000 unique participants and their families, connecting them to opportunities that strengthen their futures and contribute to a thriving Alabama.
This year, our commitment to solidarity with our undocumented immigrant community has never been stronger. We recognize the challenges that lie ahead, particularly in light of the incoming federal administration’s anticipated policies. We want to assure you that we are preparing to stand alongside you every step of the way.
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¡HICA! Receives Prestigious CED Planning Grant: A Milestone for Economic Development 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.
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PARCA Dashboard Press Release
¡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.
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Meet ¡HICA!'s New Grants Director
¡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.
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BIRMINGHAM NONPROFIT LEADER CHOSEN FOR NATIONAL LATINO FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
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!.
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HOUSING COUNSELOR/FINANCIAL COACH - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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.
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¡HICA! announces new board members and board officers.
¡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.
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Executive Assistant
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.
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Financial Coach - Community Economic Development Program
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.
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A Conversation with Nayeli Pineda
¡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.
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¡Aplique Para la Ciudadanía!
¡El Programa de Ciudadanía e Inmigración está reduciendo sus tarifas de naturalización a $50 solo por el mes de septiembre!
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Meet ¡HICA!'s New Programs Director
¡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.
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Empowering Communities Program Manager
The 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.
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¡HICA!’s Inaugural Pig Roast
Hundreds 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.
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College and Career Readiness Coach
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.
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