TUCSON HISPANIC COALITION

...Una familia unida…

P.O. Box 40066 Tucson , Arizona 85717-0066 Information 791-9491

www.tucsonhispaniccoalition.org  

The Strategic Planning Session  planned for February 19^th, 2004.

My organization is especially interested in the following areas of concern. (Prioritize no more than three).

____CULTURAL CAPITAL - - The appreciation and understanding of multiple languages and cultures should be a vital part of our community at all levels.

____COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - - The limited Hispanic representation on entities that make decisions, structure, run or eliminate and allocate funds that affect the economic, cultural, educational, health and general well being and direction of the community.

____HEALTH -- Hispanics are less likely to have health insurance, adequate preventive medical care, or current public health education information. The lack of adequate cultural training and understanding in the education of health professionals.

____PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION -- The under-representation of Hispanic professionals, politicians, and memberships on boards, commissions and committees at the local and state levels.  The low voter participation and involvement in political and other issues.

____CRIME AND VIOLENCE - - The high participation of Hispanic youth involved in gang and other negative and criminal behavior. The disproportionately large number of Hispanics detained, arrested, and convicted or criminal activity.

____ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -- The large number of Hispanics that earn below official poverty level wages and lack opportunity for economic upward mobility.

____EDUCATION/JOB OPPORTUNITY -- The high dropout rate of Hispanic students stall levels of education k-l6 along with low participation in academic and personal development activities such as honor society, student council, summer leadership institutes etc. which results in diminished personal, educational and career development and opportunities.

Please plan to have at least 3 people from your organization in attendance at the February Strategic

Planning session. Everyone welcome.

Other organization representatives that will be participating in the session

Please list any other ideas or suggestions you have for the Coalition on the back THANKS!