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Asociacion Nacional pro Personas Mayores, National Association for Hispanic Elderly

Contact Information

Carmela Lacayo, CEO
234 East Colorado Blvd., Suite 300
Pasadena, CA 91101

1-800-953-8553 (Voice - In-state only)
626-564-1988 (Voice)
626-564-2659 (FAX)

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Abstract

The National Association for Hispanic Elderly [Asociación Nacional Pro Personas Mayores] was founded in 1975 to serve the needs of Hispanic elderly and other low income persons. It is recognized as the pioneer and the leading organization in the field of Hispanic Aging. It has become one of the broadest based Hispanic organizations in the nation. It is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation with both public and private funding. It has earned a national reputation for its work with the elderly and for its increasingly significant role in the larger Hispanic community. The scope of the Association’s work includes employment programs, services for the elderly, economic development projects which include low-income housing and neighborhood development programs, research and data collection, training and technical assistance, development of model projects, and award winning media productions. The Association has an extended network of over 500 public and private community service organizations throughout the nation.

Publications

The Asociacion publishes a descriptive brochure in both English and Spanish. Serial publications: Newsletter, quarterly; Legislative Bulletin/Boletin Legislativo, quarterly--articles, both in English and Spanish, on Social Security, Medicare, and legislative developments of concern to Hispanic elderly.

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Audit

Date Entered: 6/1/1998
Date Edited: 2/20/2013
Date Revised: 6/19/2006 12:48:53 PM
Health Referral Number: HR0853
Accession Number: DP91A0212
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