OUR MISSION: “To enhance the quality of life for all communities through a collective effort that recognizes the richness of the Latino culture, its contributions to society, and its challenges for the future.”
The Latino Institute, a program of the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is an alliance of individuals, government agencies, businesses and community organizations dedicated to ensuring the quality of life for all. Through a unique design that includes various special events and community outreach, the Institute seeks to present lectures, panels, workshops, and/or multimedia presentations that will actively engage participants of all age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds in meaningful dialogue that contributes to the heart of our community.
Since its inception in 2000, the Latino Institute has successfully provided programs that truly celebrate inclusion. The Latino Institute reaches out not only to the Latino base of the City of Phoenix, but to its entire community within our great City. Through this outreach, the community receives value, respect, and is supported with information to enhance their quality of life.
The Executive Committee of the Latino Institute is grateful to the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department for having the foresight to grow and nurture this most valuable program. The Latino Institute continues to draw other city departments, organizations, educators, schools, area agencies, volunteers and generous sponsors allowing the program to be recognized as an award winning design. It has been honored with the “Best of Phoenix” Latino Program from the New Times Magazine and Art Journal and the “Arizona Parks and Recreation Association” Outstanding Community Program.
Caption: 2013 Día de los Niños Festival
Yearly Events include:
May 23rd, 2013:
Phoenix Chosen for May 23rd Launch of National Community Engagement Campaign for Landmark PBS Documentary Latino Americans Public screening and discussion tour for PBS special celebrating Latino American history opens with arts and culture event in downtown Phoenix. Eight, Arizona PBS in partnership with the City of Phoenix Latino Institute, will host two events on May 23 to launch the new three-part, six-hour PBS documentary series Latino Americans. The first is a daytime event for teens at 11:30 a.m., followed by an evening arts and cultural event from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Both events will be held in the historic A.E. England Building in downtown Phoenix (424 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 85004), and will feature a highlight screening from Latino Americans, scheduled to premiere Fall 2013 on Eight, Arizona PBS, and other PBS stations nationwide. Adriana Bosch, series producer for Latino Americans, and others from the documentary will participate in discussions at both the daytime and evening viewing events.
- "Who am I?" 6:30 p.m.
- PBS Series “LATINO AMERICANS” Narrated by: Benjamin Bratt
- Press Release
- Overview of: Latino Americans"
Saturday, July 27
City of Phoenix Back to School and Health Fair: The Latino Institute presents its Annual Back to School and Health Fair. Featuring free backpacks for the first 1000 children (grade school age only). Over 50 informational tables covering back to school resources, recreation and lifestyle for families. Health screenings and free immunizations. Entertainment, free light lunch and fun activities for all ages. An ending plenary is designed to open up discussions for the surrounding neighborhood with panel members in specialty areas such as parks services, law, health, school issues, consumer products and much more.
Metro Center Mall, 9617 N. Metro Parkway W. South side entrance between Macy's and Dillards. Map to Metro Center.
If you have an interest in becoming a partner, presenter, information table, booth or sponsor, contact Emily Malavé (602) 262-7442 or Carmela Ramirez at (602) 262-7424 or e-mail: latino.institute@phoenix.gov or carmela.ramirez@phoenix.gov Information Table Application. Deadline for entry is July 12.
Thank you to our generous sponsors
Individually, people can make an impact, however, working together, we can move mountains! Please join us. For information regarding Latino Institute or any of it's events, call Carmela Ramirez 602 262-7424, or e-mail us here.
