Welcome

Mission Statement:

To increase the number of Hispanic young women who succeed in achieving goals of a higher education. 

Amigas Latinas for College (ALC) is grass roots, peer support/mentor organization that mentors and supports through various methods and strategies Hispanic middle school and high school girls who want to achieve a higher education. 

Principles we emphasize are:

ALC subscribes to key principles important to achieving a college education in the US.  Among these principles, mentoring is paramount.
   • Academic Achievement (Grade Point Average of B or above)
    • Community Service
    • Leadership
    • Mentoring
    • Scholarship Pursuit
    • Commitment

We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit entity that works in collaboration and partnership with other institutions, schools, agencies, organizations, etc. with the same or similar goals.

Interested in be a supporter?  
We benefit from the support of donors, foundations, sponsors (private and public), and volunteers.  Community support is critical to the ongoing existence of a public foundation such as ours.  If you are interested in making a donation and want your donation to have a specific focus, e.g., college students after the freshman year, that can be done.   Just contact one of us.  The Executive Director and Founder is Virginia Baxt (Ed.D.). The Outreach Coordinator, Adriana Sanchez. Again, for more information or interest in helping, please contact us. Thank you!  En español

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