Causes: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, Human Services, Immigration

Mission: Aclamo's mission is to provide educational programs, social services and health access to latino and other low-income residents by empowering them to succeed and become productive members of society. Aclamo is the only full-service, bilingual-bicultural organization for english language learners (ell) in montgomery county.

Programs: ACLAMO's family literacy supports kindergarten readiness and strengthens families through year-round pre-school for ell and adult basic education and parenting classes for mothers. Our steam after-school, summer bridge and college prep porgrams boost basic academic achievement, build self- confidence, and support 21st century workforce and life skills among k-12 students.

aclamo's intake/referrals and case management services assist individuals/families to resolve housing, employment, food and utilities, connect them with mental health, income support and other issues. Our senior services support latino elders through case management, home visits, food baskets, and health care navigation. Immigration consultations and case management help individuals/families to resolve immigration issues.

aclamo's benefits acquisition assistance supports individuals/families to obtain insurance and access health services. Our health literacy education provides culturally relevant preventive health and chronic disease management classes and individual support including health information and health screenings to at-risk adults. Through integrated services offered by our community health workers, interventions, case management and support, aclamo bridges gaps in language and culture to ensure access to essential resources, medical services and the promotion of healthy behaviors.