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We empower the Latino/Hispanic community within Michiana by providing educational, cultural and advocacy services in a welcoming, bilingual environment.
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News and Notes

LA  CASA  RECIEVES MEGA  GIFT  OF $1,000,000

On the eve of our organization's 50th Anniversary, La Casa de Amistad received notification that we have been awarded the largest grant in the organization's history. A $1,000,000 grant had been granted to La Casa de Amistad by Lilly Endowment Inc. to strengthen their youth programs across a three-year timeline.
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​we're hiring!   join our team!

Since 1973, La Casa de Amistad has focused on empowering the Latino/Hispanic community through education, cultural, and advocacy services. The Latino, Hispanic, and immigrant communities across the world are making South Bend and this region their home, and we intend to continue offering opportunities for families to succeed in today's society. We invite you to join us in addressing these changes, together!

To apply, please submit your information and resume via Indeed.com using the links below:

Current Job Openings
  • ​Bilingual Teen Youth Development Program Coordinator (English/Spanish)​
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Bilingual Preschool for Children Ages 3-4

prepare  for kindergarten 

Yo Puedo Leer (I Can Read) is La Casa’s preschool dual language program (Spanish/English) design for qualifying 3 to 5 year olds. Our goal is to provide age-appropriate early childhood development opportunities and to help them acquire the necessary skills to transition successfully into kindergarten.
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Digital Assistance

Computer Skills  Class  Graduates

We recently celebrated our beginner skills computer course graduation! Several graduates completed the necessary course work to graduate the class and ultimately received a desktop setup to take home with them. 

We want to thank our educational class partner, the St. Joe County Public Library, our tech sponsor, City of South Bend, and our food sponsor Carniceria Los Gallos. Our work isn’t possible without our donors. Please stay tuned for our Fall computer skills classes and for another chance to complete the necessary course work to earn your own computer. 
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Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

Leighton
​award for nonprofit excellence

La Casa de Amistad was awarded a prestigious award for nonprofit excellence by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. As the 2021 Leighton Award winner, La Casa receives a $150,000 endowment challenge grant and must raise $150,000 in matching funds. Consider making a donation to this special fund today.
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Donations to La Casa de Amistad are 100% tax-deductible.
Make a one-time gift or sign-up for monthly, reoccuring donations by using our online form. If you'd like to donate real estate, stock, or include La Casa de Amistad in your estate plan, visit our team page contact our Executive Director to talk further about these options. 
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3423 S. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46614
Phone: 574-233-2120
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  • Programs
    • Youth >
      • Preschool
      • Grades K-5 Afterschool
      • Grades 6-8 Afterschool
      • Grades 9-12 Afterschool
      • Summer Camp
      • Latinx Youth Leaders
    • Families >
      • Social Service Referrals
      • Utility Bill Help
      • Health Outreach
      • Family Communication
    • Immigrants >
      • Citizenship Classes
      • Immigration Legal Clinic
      • English Classes
      • Digital Assistance
      • Spanish / English Translations
  • Advocacy
    • Resident ID Cards
    • Immigration Policy
    • No Human Being is Illegal
    • West Side Wednesday
    • Dia del Mercado
    • Spanish Classes
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Events Calendar
  • About
    • About La Casa
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • News and Notes
    • Careers
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Noche Annual Gala
    • Trivia Night
    • Leighton Award
    • Donor Recognition