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OUr  Story

PictureHome of La Casa de Amistad from 1975-2021 on Meade Street
La Casa de Amistad was created in October 1973 as a youth outreach program in response to the needs confronting Hispanic teenagers. Founded by Fr. John Phalen, C.S.C., and many other Latino community leaders, La Casa de Amistad offered various programs in an effort to assist Hispanic youth in self-acceptance and appreciation of their culture.

In 1975, La Casa officially incorporated and proposals were submitted petitioning additional funds for full-time personnel. As a result of various grants and numerous private donors, in 1980 La Casa de Amistad moved its operations from a home on South Warren Street to its current location at 746 South Meade Street.
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In keeping with its original mission, La Casa continues to focus on offering opportunities for Latino youth to help them succeed in today’s society, while fostering cultural pride. Since our founding, La Casa has modified its programming to address changing community needs. As a result, today La Casa not only provides programming for youth; it also offers services for adults, immigrants, seasonal workers and advocacy for local families.

Many local Latinos and community leaders have been the beneficiaries of La Casa’s services or have helped to implement and guide programs. Through their support, and others in the community La Casa continues to respond to the changing needs of our community.

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OUR  IMPACT

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100%  Pass  Rate

on the USCIS Citizenship exam for graduates of our English Learning program, which was awarded United Way of SJC’s Nonprofit Program of the Year​
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14,321  Volunteer  Hours

supporting youth and family programs including 40 “Alternative Spring Break” students from six colleges.​
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245  cases  filed

in our immigration and citizenship program and provided 1,357 consultations which amounts to a $175K savings for the people we serve​.
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40,000  square   feet

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1,000+  I.D.  Cards

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1:1  Instruction

of community center space at the La Casa de Amistad headquarters in South Bend, Indiana near the convenient, regional intersection of US 31 and 20.​
printed to help residents of South Bend, Plymouth, Goshen, and Elkhart interact with officials in cities, schools, libraries, and public safety.
and small group tutoring benefitting 150+ youth in our afterschool programs for K-12 students.
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OUR  PROGRAMS

​Empowering our community is at the core of our mission and espoused through our daily activities. We strive to find ways to help youth succeed, families develop, and communities strengthen through educational activities and advocacy programs that empower everyone we interact with through our programs.
Families

Social Services Referrals
Health Outreach
Family Communication
​Financial Education



Youth

Preschool
Afterschool K-5
Afterschool 6-8
Afterschool 9-12
Summer Camps
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Immigrants

Citizenship Classes
Immigration Legal Clinic
English Classes
Digital Assistance
Spanish & English Translations
​Know Your Rights Events
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Advocacy

Immigration Policy
West Side Wednesday
Dia del Mercado
Resident I.D. Cards
No Human Being is Illegal
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MAKE  AN  IMPACT

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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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    • 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
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Trivia Night
    • Leighton Award
    • Events Calendar
  • About
    • About La Casa
    • News and Notes
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Donor Recognition
    • Careers
  • Donate