South Carolina Hispanic/Latino Health Coalition

The mission of the Hispanic/Latino Health Coalition is to provide coordinated leadership to advocate for equal access to quality health care for Hispanics/Latinos residing in South Carolina. Priorities for action are in keeping with the guidelines set forth by the National Health Care Standards Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS).

South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs
"It is the responsibility of the Commission to study the causes and effects of the socioeconomic deprivation facing minorities and work to implement initiatives to alleviate such deprivation"

· Findings from the Hispanic/Latino Ad Hoc Committee as reported to Governor Jim Hodges available in link on this page by clicking on  "Hispanic/Latino Report" link. This committee convened during year-long period starting July 2000, and includes information regarding issues in education, health care, public safety, human rights, immigration, transportation, and fraud issues.

South Carolina Appleseed Justice Center
"SCALJC responds to the growing immigrant population in South Carolina with advocacy efforts directed at increasing immigrants’ options in public benefits, health care, education, employment, housing, and the justice system."

· Immigrant Resource Guide
· Immigration Law and Policy Information
· Immigration Manual: A Guide to Immigrant Issues in South Carolina

Immigrant Community Access Point
"Help[ing] immigrants (and visitors) to South Carolina get access to the programs, organizations, and services they need to successfully integrate with our state and its way of life."

· Service Agencies by SC county
· Legal Services
· Health Services

South Carolina Hispanic Outreach / Acercamiento Hispano
"a 501 (c) 3 Non-profit organization, oriented to preserve the dignity, promote the well being and improve the quality of life of the Hispanic/Latino community of South Carolina."

South Carolina Hispanic Leadership Council
"The South Carolina Hispanic Leadership Council (SCHLC) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization established by a group of leaders in the Hispanic community to inform, advocate for, and educate both the Hispanic community and the population at large on issues affecting Hispanics."

Telamon-South Carolina
"Telamon-South Carolina sponsors the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP). Targeted for services are farmworkers, and their dependents, who seek assistance in stabilizing agricultural employment or in upgrading their educational and job skills in preparation for non-farm work. In addition to supportive services, we offer opportunities to attain school or occupational credentials that increase one's labor market potential. Through agreements with training institutions, private employers and other community resource partners, qualifying program participants can work toward and achieve their employment objectives."