The Spanish American Committee was founded in 1966 and is the oldest Hispanic nonprofit organization in the state of Ohio. Their mission is to serve as the gateway for socioeconomic success for the entire Hispanic community and is accomplished by offering programs related to employment, training, housing, childcare, and supportive services; making referrals to qualified partner agencies; developing an information bank on Hispanic community needs and the resources available to meet those needs; brokering services where gaps exist; and advocating for resources and recognition for the Hispanic community. The Spanish American Committee has provided essential programs and services to Cleveland’s growing Hispanic community, and one of their achievements includes establishing the first bilingual day care in the state of Ohio and remaining the only one in Cuyahoga County.