General FAQs and Requested Resources

Most frequently asked questions NCLR receives regarding issues and resources available to the Latino community.

CIVIL RIGHTS: I believe that my civil rights have been violated can you help me?

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) does not provide direct services but works instead through nearly 300 affiliate community-based organizations nationwide. For information, assistance, or referral, you may wish to contact affiliate organizations in your area. You can do so by clicking on the affiliate locator and selecting your region. If there is not an affiliate in your geographic area that can assist you, you may wish to contact one of the organizations listed here.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE: I have a friend/family member who is incarcerated and is receiving unfair treatment can you help me?

ECONOMIC MOBILITY: I have a friend/family member who is interested in starting their own business but needs information and/or support can you help me?

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) does not provide direct services but works instead through nearly 300 affiliate community-based organizations nationwide. For information, assistance, or referral, you may wish to contact affiliate organizations in your area. You can do so by clicking on the affiliate locator and selecting your region. If there is not an affiliate in your geographic area that can assist you, you may wish to contact one of the organizations listed here.

EDUCATION: I have a son/daughter who is being targeted and unfairly treated by his/her teacher, administrator, or school system can you help me?

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) does not provide direct services but works instead through nearly 300 affiliate community-based organizations nationwide. For information, assistance, or referral, you may wish to contact affiliate organizations in your area. You can do so by clicking on the affiliate locator and selecting your region. If there is not an affiliate in your geographic area that can assist you, you may wish to contact one of the organizations listed here.

EMPLOYMENT: I am having problems at my place of employment regarding unfair treatment and discrimination can you help me?

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) does not provide direct services but works instead through nearly 300 affiliate community-based organizations nationwide. For information, assistance, or referral, you may wish to contact affiliate organizations in your area. You can do so by clicking on the affiliate locator and selecting your region. If there is not an affiliate in your geographic area that can assist you, you may wish to contact one of the organizations listed here.

FARMWORKERS: I am working to improve the working, living, and economic conditions for farmworkers in my area can you help me?

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) does not provide direct services but works instead through nearly 300 affiliate community-based organizations nationwide. For information, assistance, or referral, you may wish to contact affiliate organizations in your area. You can do so by clicking on the affiliate locator and selecting your region. If there is not an affiliate in your geographic area that can assist you, you may wish to contact one of the organizations listed here.

HEALTH: A friend/family member is having difficulty finding the necessary health care treatment or is being denied access can you help me?

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) does not provide direct services but works instead through nearly 300 affiliate community-based organizations nationwide. For information, assistance, or referral, you may wish to contact affiliate organizations in your area. You can do so by clicking on the affiliate locator and selecting your region. If there is not an affiliate in your geographic area that can assist you, you may wish to contact one of the organizations listed here.

HOUSING: I am being discriminated against and denied equal access to housing can you help me?

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) does not provide direct services but works instead through nearly 300 affiliate community-based organizations nationwide. For information, assistance, or referral, you may wish to contact affiliate organizations in your area. You can do so by clicking on the affiliate locator and selecting your region. If there is not an affiliate in your geographic area that can assist you, you may wish to contact one of the organizations listed here.

IMMIGRATION: I am a legal immigrant and am being discriminated against can you help me?

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) does not provide direct services but works instead through nearly 300 affiliate community-based organizations nationwide. For information, assistance, or referral, you may wish to contact affiliate organizations in your area. You can do so by clicking on the affiliate locator and selecting your region. If there is not an affiliate in your geographic area that can assist you, you may wish to contact one of the organizations listed here.

LEGAL SERVICES: I am in need of legal services can you help me?

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) does not provide direct services but works instead through nearly 300 affiliate community-based organizations nationwide. For information, assistance, or referral, you may wish to contact affiliate organizations in your area. You can do so by clicking on the affiliate locator and selecting your region. If there is not an affiliate in your geographic area that can assist you, you may wish to contact one of the organizations listed here.

EDUCATION/SCHOLARSHIP: I am looking for scholarship information for my son/daughter. Can you help me?

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) does not provide direct services but works instead through nearly 300 affiliate community-based organizations nationwide. For information, assistance, or referral, you may wish to contact affiliate organizations in your area. You can do so by clicking on the affiliate locator and selecting your region. If there is not an affiliate in your geographic area that can assist you, you may wish to contact one of the organizations listed here.

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