Hispanic Alliance GA

Hispanic Alliance GA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Latino community in Gainesville, GA with comprehensive support programs designed to address critical gaps in education, health, financial stability, and immigration services. Founded in 2016 by Vanesa Sarazúa, the organization provides English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at multiple proficiency levels, workplace English training, and GED preparation to help community members advance their education and employment prospects. The organization offers specialized immigration services, including legal assistance and notarial services, helping families navigate the path to citizenship and access lower-cost or pro bono legal support. Hispanic Alliance GA also delivers essential family stability programs including benefits application assistance for SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid, basic needs support with culturally appropriate food boxes, diapers, and formula, and referrals to local health clinics and Department of Public Health resources for uninsured community members. The organization's health initiatives partner with local providers to deliver education and outreach to vulnerable populations. Additionally, Hispanic Alliance GA operates a career center with employment services and job board access, offers Triple P parenting classes in Spanish, provides after-school tutoring support, and facilitates civic engagement through voter registration, census assistance, and translation services. The women's leadership and entrepreneurship program supports Latina entrepreneurs, recognizing that Latina women in Georgia start businesses at six times the national rate. Through the NE Artist Coalition, Hispanic Alliance GA also fosters cultural vitality by supporting local artists and hosting Latino Fest GVL, celebrating heritage, culture, and community contributions in Gainesville.