Casa De Maryland
Casa De Maryland
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About this organization
Mission
CASA's primary mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working class and immigrant communities. CASA does this by organizing, advocating for, and and helping expand opportunities for Latino and immigrant people across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. We do this by providing employment placement; workforce development and training; health education; citizenship and legal services; and financial, language, and literacy training to Latino and immigrant communities throughout the region.
About
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES:- NATURALIZATION AND LEGALIZATION: WITH SUPPORT FROM AMERICORPS, CASA OPERATED A COMPREHENSIVE CITIZENSHIP PROMOTION PROGRAM IN MARYLAND WHICH INCLUDES CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, MENTORING AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AND POST-NATURALIZATION SUPPORT. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CREDIT UNIONS, CASA PROVIDED MICROLOANS TO ASSIST CITIZENSHIP AND LEGALIZATION APPLICANTS IN AFFORDING APPLICATION FEES. CASA ALSO PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VARIOUS FORM OF IMMIGRATION RELIEF.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE "O".- FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE: CASA PROVIDED TAX PREPARATION, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, AND WORKSHOPS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY TOPICS. LOCAL BANKS VISITED CASA'S CENTERS TO HELP MEMBERS OPEN ACCOUNTS. CASA ALSO PROVIDED DRIVER'S LICENSE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IRS, CASA ALSO OPERATED SEVERAL VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) CLINICS.- LEGAL SERVICES: CASA PROVIDED "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" LEGAL EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS ON BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW, AND ENGAGED IN IMPACT LITIGATION. CASA ALSO PROVIDED RAPID RESPONSE WHEN IMMIGRATION RAIDS OR OTHER CRISES OCCURRED BY ASSISTING VICTIMS IN SECURING LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND REUNITING WITH THEIR FAMILIES. - COMMUNITY ACCESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION (CAHP): CASA OPERATED A HEALTH PROMOTER PROGRAM AS WELL AS A TRILINGUAL HOTLINE AND MEDICAL INTERPRETERS PROGRAM. CASA ALSO IMPLEMENTED A MASSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT CAMPAIGN FOR BOTH THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND KAISER PERMANENTE'S CHARITABLE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.- SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING: CASA PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TO CONNECT MEMBERS WITH SOCIAL SERVICES AND PUBLIC BENEFITS AIMED AT IMPROVING THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND INCREASING SOCIAL STABILITY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “To create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working class and immigrant communities.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working class.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of MD, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2019 as 8151 15TH AVENUE, HYATTSVILLE, MD, 20783.
- The non-profit has a total of 251 employees, as reported on their form for 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$898,343.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- The organization pays $6,119,290 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $239,604 in fundraising expenses.
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