Adelante of Suffolk County
Central Islip, NY
Adelante of Suffolk County's mission is to inspire forward movement in the lives of the diverse people of the community, by promoting a deeper understanding and respect for cultural differences and similarities; by empowering young people to realize their unlimited potential; and by protecting our seniors, and those with special needs, while improving their quality of life.
Adelante of Suffolk County, Inc. is a 501© (3) non-profit, civic & Latino cultural, community-based, multi-service organization founded in 1966. Adelante is dedicated to improving the quality of life through programs targeting: mental health care, nutrition for the elderly, development of affordable housing, youth leadership development, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and computer education.
Last year, Adelante provided over 63,000 services to over 11,000 members of the community. Additionally, Adelante’s staff not only services the community, but is also the community, and many are graduates of their programs. Adelante is the only agency in Suffolk County that boasts an 80 percent bilingual (Spanish/English) staff population, allowing them to provide culturally and linguistically competent services to the community.
To learn more about Adelante of Suffolk County, visit www.adelantesc.org.
