Five years in, the Nuestra América Initiative continues to strengthen our culture of service by investing in mission-aligned partners and advancing disciplined, values-driven community engagement. For Spring 2026, the following six 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations have been selected through recommendations from brothers across the fraternity, ensuring alignment with our shared missions and long-term vision:

Northeast- HASER is a Puerto Rico-based nonprofit that promotes community wellbeing by supporting grassroots projects focused on equity, quality of life, and socio-ecological resilience. Through partnerships, capacity building, and fiscal sponsorship, the organization helps local groups share resources, strengthen their impact, and tackle social, economic, and environmental challenges across the island.
Southeast- Second Harvest of the Big Bend is a Tallahassee-based nonprofit food bank dedicated to feeding people experiencing food insecurity throughout the Florida Big Bend by acquiring, storing, and distributing millions of pounds of nutritious food each year through a broad network of partner agencies. In addition to direct food distribution, the organization educates and engages the community in the fight against hunger and provides specialized programs—including child and senior nutrition and disaster relief—while mobilizing volunteers and partners to support local needs.
Southwest- Guadalupe Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s longest-operating nonprofit agencies serving Latino communities, dedicated to improving quality of life in the Kansas City area through education, health and human services, workforce development, youth programs, and adult support. Founded in 1919 in response to discrimination faced by Mexican immigrants, the organization now operates multiple facilities and programs—including early childhood education and charter schools—serving tens of thousands annually and fostering community resilience and opportunity.
Midwest- La Casa Cultural Latina at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a long-standing student-centered cultural center dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for Latina/o and Latinx students through educational, cultural, socio-political, and leadership-focused programs. It offers mentorship, advocacy, community building, resources for undocumented and DACA students, and opportunities for civic engagement and personal development to support academic success and empowerment on campus.
West- Toro Guardian Scholars at California State University, Dominguez Hills is a comprehensive support program for current and former foster youth, McKinney-Vento students, and unaccompanied minors, providing services, resources, and workshops to help them succeed in college and beyond. The program fosters community and advocacy, equipping scholars with the tools and support needed to graduate and become leaders in their communities.
National- LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC) is a nonprofit educational arm of the League of United Latin American Citizens established in 1973 to expand academic opportunity and leadership development for underserved students across the United States and Puerto Rico. Through a network of regional centers, LNESC provides college access support, STEM and digital literacy programming, tutoring, scholarships, and leadership resources designed to prepare students for academic success and lifelong leadership.

Nuestra América Initiative 2026

By The 1931 Foundation

Nuestra América Initiative 2026

Team Leaderboard

Team Members