Ensuring Latinos are Seen & Supported

Conexión Latina connects parents to schools, guides families to health care, and opens doors to community programs. We provide services and programs, so community members can obtain the skills and resources they need to be self sufficient.

30%

of Rhode Island's Public School students are Latino

1 in 5

residents in Rhode Island identify as Latino

Connecting community to services and culture

We make it easier for Latino community members to find support, celebrate culture, and build stronger communities across Aquidneck Island.

Connection

We help community members register children for school, apply for health coverage, access housing support, and connect with local services.

Belonging

Festival Latino and community events showcase the richness of Latino heritage and create spaces where everyone feels welcome

Leadership

Programs like Mujeres Poderosas and the Latino Parent Advisory Committee lift up voices, build civic involvement, and prepare community leaders

Partnerships

We work with schools, health providers, and public institutions to make systems more inclusive and responsive to Latino families

Your support keeps us connecting our community

Every gift, partnership, and volunteer hour makes it possible for Latino families to access services, celebrate culture, and grow as leaders.

Stories of our Community

Stories of our community highlight the everyday strength, culture, and resilience of Latino families, and the impact your support makes possible.

As Newport’s Hispanic population grows, effort to make them part of the community does to

Conexion Latina Newport continues to grow alongside Spanish-speaking communities it serves

Conexion Latina Program Empowers Latina Women

How will you join us?

Conexión Latina is our community coming together. We are families, neighbors, and supporters working side by side to build a Rhode Island where every Latino feels seen, supported, and able to thrive.