Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU)
Maryland Latinos Unidos is a statewide network of organizations, businesses, and individuals dedicated to supporting Latino and immigrant communities.
Maryland Latinos Unidos is a statewide network of organizations, businesses, and individuals dedicated to supporting Latino and immigrant communities.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 9:00–10:00 a.m. ET
Maryland Latinos Unidos’ People’s Policy Series
As 2026 draws to a close, we wanted to take stock of what was a rather difficult year for Latino and immigrant communities. Decisions made this year reached across generations, from children to elders. People with money had more room to weather rising costs. Many families in the middle found themselves with little or nothing left to save, while those most directly targeted lived with fear in places that had once felt familiar and safe. Little by little, many of us watched commitments we had counted on give way. It could feel as though there was no room for us at the inn.
We wanted to wrap the year up by raising up how Culture helps us make sense of what we’ve lived through and decide what to do next.
From childhood, it shapes how we learn, how we see ourselves, and what choices we believe are open to us. It also shapes the stories we tell, the art we make, the businesses and nonprofits we build, and how we recognize and respond to needs in our communities.
In our final People’s Policy Series conversation of the year, we’ll ask what kind of culture we want to carry into 2027 and what needs to change. Drawing on the arts, education, business, and community organizing, we’ll look for practical ways to turn disillusionment into action: to strengthen democratic participation, build an economy in which more families can earn enough to save and plan for the future, and work across differences so more people have a voice in the decisions that shape their lives. We hope you will join us.
Maryland Latinos Unidos amplifies voices, addresses disparities, and strengthens grassroots organizations to ensure all Latinos have access to necessary services and opportunities.
MLU’s mission is to call attention to the disparities and inequities faced by Latino and immigrant communities, develop solutions, and address challenges through coordinated action.
MLU’s vision is a world where your zip code does not determine your lifespan.
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Your donation helps Maryland Latinos Unidos amplify voices, address disparities, and strengthen grassroots organizations—ensuring all Latinos have access to the services and opportunities they deserve. Together, we can build a future where zip codes don’t determine lifespans.
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By creating systemic change, building equitable infrastructure and capable leaders, investing in community development and sustainable nonprofits, MLU aims to create a stronger future for all.
Our priorities include:
Through these efforts, MLU empowers communities, fosters equity, and ensures lasting opportunities for Maryland’s Latino and immigrant populations—while advocating for representation and securing a seat at the table where decisions that impact our communities are made.
MLU brings together and engages stakeholders from academia, nonprofit organizations, government, and the private sector to build multi-sector partnerships. Our purpose is to encourage knowledge exchange and joint initiatives that address complex social, economic, and environmental issues.
We:
We provide technical assistance and training to build community leaders, strengthen Latino-serving nonprofits and government agencies in areas such as:
We champion equity and social justice by:
We engage in integrated research, policy, and education to:
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The LSI provides bilingual programs designed to empower individuals, communities, and nonprofits. Our areas of expertise include:
Associate Membership provides access for all employees of a business or government agency. Join as an Associate.
Affiliate, Student, and Retired Executive memberships are for individuals. Join as an Individual.
Advocate Membership demonstrates your support of MLU and the and Maryland’s Latino community and does not include membership in Maryland Nonprofits. Join as an Advocate.
Advocate Membership is for individuals passionate about advancing policies that support Latino communities.
Our Advocate Membership fees contribute to MLU’s ability to raise funds to advance policy and advocacy on behalf of Latinos/as across the state of Maryland at the local, state, and national level.
Member Benefits
Nonprofit members include nonprofits, community, grassroots, and faith-based organizations, universities, and associations. 501(c) status is not a requirement to become a member.
Maryland Latinos Unidos is a program of Maryland Nonprofits. Maryland Latinos Unidos membership includes full membership in Maryland Nonprofits with all concurrent benefits.
Member Benefits
Associate members include business leaders, chambers of commerce, and economic development groups with two or more employees.
Maryland Latinos Unidos is a program of Maryland Nonprofits. Maryland Latinos Unidos membership includes full membership in Maryland Nonprofits with all concurrent benefits.
Member Benefits
Affiliate & Student/Retired Executive members are individuals and include community leaders, allies, consultants, students, retired executives, and elected/appointed officials.
Maryland Latinos Unidos is a program of Maryland Nonprofits. Maryland Latinos Unidos membership includes full membership in Maryland Nonprofits with all concurrent benefits.
Member Benefits
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