Mission Statement
The Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, Inc. shall provide needed services as identified by our community. Services shall be provided through advocacy, collaboration, and education.
Our goal is to foster the creation of successful individuals by enhancing the quality of life of our Hispanic Families and the diverse population in the City of Waterbury, CT.
Board of Directors
Maritza Acosta, Dept of Children & Families
-President-
Atty David N. Feliu, Feliu Law Firm
-Vice-President-
Rafael Ortiz, Webster Bank
-Treasurer-
Suhail Castro, Safe Haven
-Secretary-
Anthony Gay, Dept of Children & Families
Iris Gonzalez-Perry, HaydonKerk Pittman
Seth Duke, O&G Industries
Adela Jorge-Nelson, Wtby Public Schools
Our Administration
Victor Lopez Jr., Executive Director
vlopez@thehispaniccoalition.org
Glenda Figueroa, DDS Program Director
Diana Mendez, La Casa Bienvenida Adult Day Center
Natalie Rosado, Case Manager & Youth Program Supervisor
Mirilyn Oliveras, Case Manager
Joel Rivera, RIBA Aspira Program Director
Rosemary Speaks, Homemaker Companion Program Director
Angievette vazquez, Administrative Support
avazquez@thehispaniccoalition.org
Mariangeles Oyanadel, Arts & Crafts Instructor
Luis Caraballo, Bus Driver
Santos Reyes, La Casa Bienvenida Coordinator
Francisco Quintana, Music Instructor
Alex Calderon, Dance Instructor
Agency Description
The Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, Inc. has been in existence since 1988. The Coalition has over two decades of social services experience in the greater Waterbury area and is a principal leader for bilingual services, advocacy, collaboration, education, and policy development in the Latino community.
The Hispanic Coalition Developmental Support Services are designed to address the mental health needs of Latino children in the greater Waterbury area as well as an advocate for the provision of bicultural/bilingual mental health services.
Through its mission-focused programs and the dedication of the Board and staff, the Coalition has expanded its scope and services. The Coalition currently provides a number of services to the Greater Waterbury community.
The services include and not limited to: Case Management, Immigration proceedings, youth development, adult day center, cultural enrichment programs, advocacy, referral services and, translation of vital documents, social and educational services for families and family support for our diverse community at large.