3Year Strategic Plan_Draft Final

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YEAR

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2013

-2016

ADELANTE:

A DETROITLATINO AGENDA

NETWORK


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ADELANTE CORE VALUES

We believe that equal access to quality of life that promotes success, human and environmental health, economsustainability, and a critically educated community is paramount to advancing an engaged collective comm

nity.

We embrace the diversity of Latino identity, history, culture and thought. We also act on the strong belief that t

movement to ensure equity and racial healing will succeed only if it is respectful of the multiple layers of dive

sity of all communities, including the richness and diversity of the Latino community.

We advocate for a free, quality public education for every child, regardless of nation or language of origin or imm

gration status. We act with high standards, urgency, and a long-

term view as we plan strategically, and estalish policies to improve the educational conditions for our children and youth in our community.

We maximize our collective impact by inspiring, challenging and supporting each other in embracing the compl

linkages of culture, language, history, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and multic

turalism.

We commit ourselves to confronting the numerous issues which endanger our youth and families and threaten t

whole social fabric of the community, with courage and determination.

We believe that young people can and should beneit from participation in and support from intergenerational a

cross-cultural interaction.

We believe that Latino cultural values that are central to our people loyalty, attachment to family, collectivis

respect, and warmth in interpersonal relationships - have strengths that can be of great value for the resilien

of our people, and should be retained, reinforced and celebrated.

We believe that in order to increase opportunities for people of color, particularly Latino youth, to be successfactive, self-determined and productive members of society, racism needs to be addressed as a primary for

affecting and limiting their life chances.

We advocate for the creation of a welcoming environment that is sensitive and embracing to all immigrants, a

provides a comprehensive support system for all families, with reliable resources.

We believe that in order to advance the inancial stability of our families and improve the economic vitality of o

community, our people must have access to quality training, career pathways and family-sustaining jobs.


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ADELANTE TODAYIn September of 2011, the Consortium of Hispanic Agencies, a coalition of

6 Latino-led, community-based service organizations, brought together

Latino and Latina leaders from the Detroit-Metro area to commit to a

long-term vision of health and prosperity for Latino/as in Michigan. ADE-

LANTE was the result of a 20-year vision for political empowerment and

social change. It consists of nine committees run entirely by volunteer

leaders, committed to implementing the 2012 Latino Agenda. Together

theyve developed strategies, goals and objectives for a forward-

thinking, equitable a diverse plan to overcome obstacles.

DETROIT LATINO AGENDA COMMITTEES ARE:

ARTS, CULTURE, AND MEDIA

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND HEALTH

IMMIGRATION

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER EQUITY

YOUTH

The Consortium of Hispanic Agencies works to support the initiatives of

ADELANTE through technical support, human resources, and network-

building for long-term capacity. CHA has leveraged resources and rela-

tionships to bolster the committee initiatives.

In 2013, CHA made mini-grants of $2500 available in 2013 to help su

port the political engagement process, support cross-issue collabor

tion and make certain that the work of the committees is sustained:

Community and Economic Development and Labor and Employme

P a r t n e r s h i p

This project will seek to build a robust database of Latino-owned bu

nesses to provide information about the economic contributions of the

entities in the tri-county area, and will identify opportunity for businedevelopment, expansion and job creation. Businesses will be connect

to resources that will help address their human resources and capacit

building needs. This will be done through a survey conducted by a un

versity partner. The project is also supported by DTE Energy and the

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Environmental Justice/Health and Arts and Media Partnersh

This project will host youth to speak and explore environmental justi

issues through guest talks, critical connections, and through a pho

voice project. The youth will also be able to participate in the GreLakes Bioneers Conference at Marygrove in October. Young leaders w

talk tar sands, energy production, recycling and waste, food and wat

as it relates to racial inequity.

Immigration and Civic Engagement Partnershi

This project will start off with an organizing/advocacy training direct

towards undocumented immigrants in SW Detroit. After identifying

potential leaders, a learnership will be offered on workers co-ops a

collectives so that a committee can be created that will help start trai

ings by the committee and help launch a worker owned/operated buness in SW Detroit. This project will be successful when workers a

able to work together regardless of their immigration status to fight f

worker justice for Latinos in SW Detroit and create job security f

those workers that are retaliated against by their employers.

Our Voice, Our Destiny: The History of the Latino Agenda

Our vision and purpose in 1990 is valid and applicable to the strategic plan today. We sought to

empower ourselves as Latin@s because we wanted to determine our own future without asking

somebody else to do it. We cannot shape our destiny if we see ourselves as victims of oppres-

sion. Confident in our worth as human beings and in the value of our many cultures, we welcome

collaborations with other groups and institutions to build a better society for all peoples without

exception.

Dr. Jose Cuello, Wayne State University and founder of the 1990 Latino Agenda


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The Detroit Latino Agenda is in response to the growing need for a

political voice in southeast Michigan, and especially southwest Detroit.

We know the Latino/a population is growing, despite local and statewide

trends of population decrease. From 2000 to 2010 the city of Detroit

saw a near 25% decrease in their total population. While Detroit is

popularly known as a shrinking city, the Latino population has grown.

This follows statewide a trend. In Michigan, the population in that same

time period has fallen marginally, yet the number of Latino/as has

grown nearly 35% overall.

WHY ADELANTE?

WHY NOW?As Michigan and Detroit lose

population overall, the Latino

population continues to grow

American Community Survey, 2000 and 2010

Latino Population Density in SW Detroit

25 people

Source: Data Driven Detroit

SW Detroit has the lowest voterturn-out rates in Detroit andstatewide.

This diminishes our political power

for social change.

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Despite these challenges the Latino/a community contribute

an astounding $14 billion to the Michigan economy every yeaSoutheast Michigan Latino Economic Impact, Wayne State Un iversity [2

From the years 2000 to 2010, all people in Michigan experi-

enced an increase in total poverty rates. In 2010, the

statewide average of poverty rose to a startling rate of 17%

overall. Yet Hispanics and African Americans have a different

story to tell. The economic recession hit African Americans

and Hispanics much harder than their White counterparts.

When considering therate of population growthand poverty, for every two

Hispanics that were added

to the Michigan population,

one came into poverty.

Rates of Hispanics in Poverty versus Other Racial and

Ethnic Groups in Michigan 20002010

2000 2010White

Hispanic

African American

People in povertyThose above poverty

7.5%

19.2%

25.2%

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2000-2

The poverty rate for the population 25 year and over for whom poverty s

is determined by educational attainment is almost 30% for those with no

school diploma. Shortly, with no high school diploma, your chances of livi

poverty are up.

For Michigan Hispan

the challenges are n

small.

Compared to statew

high school graduat

rates, Latino/as a

lagging 3:1.

Educational Status for Hispanics in Michigan

vs. Statewide Educational Standards 2010

Less than High School High School Diploma* Bachelors Degree or higher

30%

15%

5%

32.8%

11.3%

25.9%

30.9%

14.8%

25.9%

Hispanic Educational Attainment in Michigan

Overall Michigan Educational Attainment

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2010 *Includes equivalency

Ages 25 and over

A robust and strong Michigan and Detroit depends on a healthy and thriving growing Latino/a community. Yet the statistics on poverty, educatio

others give us a snapshot of where our energy is going keeping jobs and staying in school immediate needs that demand structural change.


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GOAL 1: DEVELOP A LEADERSHIP PIPELINE

Develop a strong leadership plan

Work with existing leaders to develop succession plans

Address the resource gap for leadership development

Demonstrate successful leadership models

Create a base for community-based, grassroots leadership

Identify and foster current and future youth leaders

GOAL III: ENGAGE WITH ELECTORAL POLITICS

Develop legislative champions to reduce social inequities

Support candidates who are in support of key policy issues that impact the Latino/a community

Evaluate the performance of legislative activities

Connect the leadership pipeline to build power within the grassroots community

Inform the community and inform our elections through Congreso Populares

Create a network of content experts, community leaders, media makers and strategists to make new policies to improve the quality of life for Latino/as

MISSIONBUILD POWER WITHIN THE LATINO/ACOMMUNITY THROUGH DEMOCRACY ,

LEADERSHIP , RESEARCHFOR EQUITY

ACROSS COMMUNITIESIN DETROIT AND BEYOND

Bomba Rica at the 2012 Latino Agenda Conference


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GOAL II: CREATE POLICY ENGINE ON SOCIAL INEQUITIES

Come into alignment with current research efforts on Latino/as in the Detroit Metropolitan Area

Develop staff resources to launch policy campaigns for best in class national research on Michigan Latino/as

Establish a research and distribution process that involves community ownership at all levels

Utilize solid research to develop advocacy tools for policy change

Create internal principles for ethical community-based research

Support the ADELANTE priority campaigns determined by the community

Contact person: Mary

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GOAL IV: STRIVE FOR BILINGUAL EQUITY IN ALL ARENAS

Idenify violations of equal access to quality bilingual, and culturally appropriate education and resources

Create a coalition of diverse supporters to build strategy around strong bilingualism and multi -culturalism

Demonstrate importance of bilingualism in the global market-place

Bring institutions into compliance with bilingual service provision for adults and children

Research impacts of bilingual access, educate allies, and advocate with key decision-makers

Advocate for the resources to make bilingual service provision

Congressman Gary Peters at the Immigration Townhall

Children at 2012 Cinco de Mayo Parade

Youth organize to Get Out the Vote in SW Detroit


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THE PATH FORWARD: 2013-2016

1. DEVELOP AN INDEPENDENT MEMBERSHIP-DRIVEN 501 C3 AND 501 C4

2. BUILD AND MAINTAIN DIVERSE SOURCES OF FINANCING AND RESOURCES

3. SUPPORT A STRONG AND INVOLVED MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE BODY

4. NETWORK AND ALIGN WITH DIVERSE ALLIES LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY

5. SUSTAIN A MOVEMENT OF SELF-DETERMINATION AND DIRECT DEMOCRACY

ENGAGE WITH ADELANTE: How can I get involved?

1. Sign up to be a member

2. Volunteer on one of the committees3. Commit at least to community service in SW Detroit

4. Be an advocate for Latino power

5. Donate

Would you like to provide feedback or get more information? See https://sites.google.com/site/adelante3yearplan

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