Congreso de Latinos Unidos (Congreso) serves the neighborhoods of Eastern North Philadelphia, where the majority of the city’s Latino population resides. Founded in 1977 as a grassroots organization providing health services to the region’s Puerto Rican community, Congreso has responded to the community’s changing demographics and evolving needs for over 30 years. During that time, the organization has responded to the evolving needs of Philadelphia’s Latino population, growing into a multi-service organization that now provides bilingual assistance to 18,000 people annually.

Congreso’s new strategic vision is built around two “pillars” it believes are essential for achieving self-sufficiency — education and employment. Congreso complements its efforts around these pillars with supportive services to ensure that people are safe and healthy by addressing their individual and family needs. Clients are connected to appropriate education, employment, and supportive services utilizing Congreso’s own uniquely designed client management system.

Congreso: Level of Tracking Capacity