Latin Empowerment and Advocacy Program

Launched in 2020, the Latin Empowerment and Advocacy Program or LEAP aims to meet the needs of and foster connections within Lowell’s diverse Latin American community. Programs currently being offered at our walk-in center include:

  • Free translation services

  • Community development leadership programs taught in Spanish, including Empoderados, a nine-week training program to build community members’ knowledgebase, confidence, and networks.

  • Community outreach and education

    Assistance for non-English speakers to navigate:

  • Registry of Motor Vehicles

  • Social Security

  • Department of Transitional Assistance

  • Unemployment Insurance

  • MassHealth/Medicaid

  • Programs for Seniors

Sessions in Spanish on Topics Relevant to the Latin-American Community

Basic ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes designed for new Lowell residents with limited English skills.


Info Coming soon…