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La Alianza Hispana
La Alianza Hispana is a Social Service, social service agency founded in 1969 by residents of Roxbury, Boston, Roxbury/ North Dorchester to support Boston's Hispanic population. La Alianza advocates for equal access to services and public resources for the Hispanic and Latino Americans, Hispanic Community by combating the effects of discrimination, poverty and challenges of migration. History The organization was founded in 1968 by Ana Maria Rodriguez, teacher of English as a second or foreign language, English as a Second Language at an elementary school. La Alianza Hispana began as five temporary bilingual classes teaching English as a second or foreign language, English as a Second Language for Roxbury and Dorchester’s Latino Spanish-speaking population. Its first location was at 665 Dudley St, in Dorchester as a “Planning and Family Service Center in March 1969. In September 1970, La Alianza Hispana was incorporated by the Roxbury Multiservice Center after gaining its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Service
Social services are a range of public services intended to provide support and assistance towards particular groups, which commonly include the disadvantaged. They may be provided by individuals, private and independent organisations, or administered by a government agency. Social services are connected with the concept of welfare and the welfare state, as countries with large welfare programs often provide a wide range of social services. Social services are employed to address the wide range of needs of a society. Prior to industrialisation, the provision of social services was largely confined to private organisations and charities, with the extent of its coverage also limited. Social services are now generally regarded globally as a 'necessary function' of society and a mechanism through which governments may address societal issues. The provision of social services by governments is linked to the belief of universal human rights, democratic principles, as well as religious and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
