San Juan Citizens Alliance - Campañeros

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Who are we?
Los Compañeros, a program of San Juan Citizens Alliance, is a non-profit organization with the purpose of protecting and expanding Latino rights and culture in the Four Corners Area.

Our History
In December, 1999, Alliance members organized a meeting of 25 activists who decided to initiate the Compañeros Latino Resource Center and to ask the San Juan Citizens Alliance to officially sponsor the project.

Our Mission
Los Compañeros is committed to educational research and outreach, with the purpose of stimulating awareness, fostering understanding, and furthering acceptance of the Latino community in the area. Providing and facilitating educational programs, as well as improving human relations among diverse cultures within the community, are the key elements of this mission.

Our Goals
To promote and enhance understanding and acceptance of the Latino Culture.

To establish educational programs in our local community that will create alternatives to discriminatory practices and policies.
To work with the Durango Community to establish a hospitable and respectful environment for everyone regardless of national origin or immigration status.
To work with other groups to promote more humane immigration laws and more humane environment.
To work with organizations that seek to eliminate the causes of displacement and immigration.
To promote awareness and respect of human, civil, and workers rights.

What We Offer

Public policy change issues
Collaboration with other groups in the community.
Informative services and referrals to the Spanish speaking community.
Latin radio
Information about human, civil and workers rights.
Workshops and community presentations: Welcome to America, and Understanding Your Rights and Duties.

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SAN JUAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE - DEDICATED TO SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN THE SAN JUAN BASIN
Durango PO Box 2461, 1022 ½ Main Ave, Durango, CO 81302 • Ph: 970-259-3583 • Fax: 970-259-8303
Cortez 2 Main Street, Cortez, CO 81321 • Ph: (970) 565-7191
Farmington 108 North Behrend, Suite I, Farmington, NM 87401 • Ph: (505) 325-6724