Affiliate Award for Advocacy

Montebello Housing Development Corporation (MHDC), in Montebello, CA, is focused on housing and economic development opportunities and advocates on the state and national level to bring housing issues to the political forefront. MHDC is an active member of the NCLR Homeownership Network and has moderated panels during the NCLR National Issue Briefing and Advocacy Day. MHDC served as this year’s cochair of the California NCLR Affiliate Network and took the lead on presenting housing issues at the State of Latinos Issue Briefing in California.

Helen Rodríguez-Trías Health Award

Center for Hispanic Policy and Advocacy, Inc. (CHisPA), in Providence, RI, offers social, economic, political, and educational services to the Latino community. CHisPA is recognized for its strong commitment and dedication to advancing solutions that address health disparities among Latinos, which includes creating crucial alliances with public health partners.