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.
Hispanic student enrollment in Maryland public schools declined during the last school year after years of steady growth, raising important questions about what is happening with Latino and immigrant students and families across the state.
Recent reporting has pointed to a combination of factors affecting families, including fear and uncertainty surrounding immigration enforcement, family instability, declining engagement with schools, and increasing pressures on educators and community-based organizations. With the 2026–27 school year now underway, we have an opportunity to look beyond the numbers and ask what schools and communities are seeing in real time—and what can still be done.
Join Maryland Latinos Unidos’ People’s Policy Series for a timely conversation with education and community leaders about the changing landscape for Latino students in Maryland. We will explore what may be driving enrollment trends, how current conditions are affecting students and their families, and what schools, policymakers and community organizations can do now to help families stay connected to education.
This one-hour virtual discussion will consider: What are we seeing now that students are back in school? What are families telling us? What barriers are keeping students from enrolling or attending? And what actions can we take—this school year—to support Latino and immigrant students and their families?
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.
Join MLU:
Nonprofit Membership
Individual Membership
Associate Membership
Advocate Membership
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.
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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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