Hispanic Circle

What Hispanic Circle does

Hispanic Circle, operating legally as Círculo de la Hispanidad (CDLH), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social services organization headquartered in Nassau County, New York, with three physical sites in Long Beach and Hempstead. Founded in 1978, it delivers a comprehensive, wraparound portfolio of bilingual (English/Spanish) community programs serving the Hispanic population and other vulnerable groups in the region. Core offerings include Adult Education (Citizenship, Computer, ESL, GED/TASC, Literacy classes), Health & HIV Services (testing, prevention, navigation, Ryan White transportation, support groups), Housing programs (Permanent, Supportive, Rapid Re-Housing, Transitional), a Food Pantry, the Salva Domestic Violence & Victim Services Program (operating since 1984 and home to New York State's first bilingual English/Spanish crisis hotline), Youth Development & Recreation (after-school care, sports, dance, Spanish guitar, Tae Kwon Do, summer camp), and special events including the Annual Spring Gala, Walk for Peace, Awards Night, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, and the Three Kings Cultural Celebration.

The organization's underlying technology is not a software platform but a human-delivered, bilingual service infrastructure: a 24/7 crisis hotline, in-person case management across three offices, mobile Ryan White transportation services, and licensed summer day-camp operations regulated by the Nassau County Department of Health. Its go-to-market is community-led: it reaches constituents through grassroots engagement, word-of-mouth referrals, school-district partnerships with Long Beach and Hempstead, and participation in community events. The Evergreen Charter School, founded by the organization's leadership under Founder and Executive Director Gil Bernardino, M.S., extends the service footprint into formal K-12 education with a new eco-friendly mass timber facility in Hempstead.

Hispanic Circle is funded through a mix of charitable donations, foundation grants, annual fundraising events (Spring Gala), and government contracts including Ryan White transportation services, HIV prevention programs, and domestic violence victim services. All services are provided free of charge to community members. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the organization is independently governed by a board of directors and operates with a staff in the 11–50 employee range. There are no subsidiaries, no parent company, and no private equity, venture capital, or institutional ownership.

Name

Hispanic Circle

Legal name

Círculo de la Hispanidad

Website

https://cdlh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hispanic Circle (Círculo de la Hispanidad) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Nassau County, New York, delivering bilingual English/Spanish adult education, youth programs, HIV services, housing assistance, and the Salva domestic violence program to the Hispanic community across three locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

English for Citizenship, Civics & Integration (EDAAACAG), Cultural Orientation & Community Integration (Local Norms, Services) (EDAAADAD), Cultural Adjustment & Integration Services (intercultural programs, community connection) (EDALANAD)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Adult education programs
• Domestic violence support
• HIV prevention services
• Affordable housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit and relies on charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and community members to fund its programs and services.
2. Special Events Fundraising: Annual Spring Gala and other special events serve as major fundraising activities, with proceeds supporting youth scholarships and general operations.
3. Government Grants and Contracts: The organization receives government funding for specific programs including HIV prevention, Ryan White transportation services, and domestic violence victim services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Círculo de la Hispanidad delivers a comprehensive suite of bilingual (English/Spanish) social services to the Hispanic community in Nassau County, NY, including adult education (citizenship, ESL, GED/TASC, computer, literacy), domestic violence crisis intervention (Salva Program with the state's first bilingual hotline), HIV/AIDS prevention and support, housing assistance, youth development and recreation, food pantry, cultural programming, and scholarships.

Product overview

Hispanic Circle (Círculo de la Hispanidad) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization serving Nassau County, New York. It is not a technology company but rather a social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community programs. The core offerings include Adult Education (Citizenship, Computer, ESL, GED/TASC, Literacy classes), Health & HIV Services, Housing Programs (Permanent, Supportive, Rapid Re-Housing, Transitional), Food Pantry services, and a flagship Domestic Violence Program called Salva (operating since 1984 with a bilingual hotline). Youth Development Programs encompass After School Care, Summer Camp, and recreational activities. The organization also runs special events including the annual Spring Gala, Walk for Peace, Awards Night ceremony, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, and the Evergreen Charter School (founded by its leadership). These programs collectively serve the Hispanic and broader community in Long Beach and Hempstead areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Education Programs Educational programs including Citizenship Classes, Computer Classes, ESL, GED/TASC, and Literacy Classes for adults in the Hispanic community of Nassau County, NY. Services are delivered free of charge.
• Health & HIV Services Comprehensive HIV/AIDS services including Education & Prevention, HIV Testing, Housing Assistance, Navigation & Retention, Peer Education, Support Groups, and Transportation (Ryan White) for affected individuals.
• Housing Programs Housing assistance programs including Permanent Housing, Supportive Housing, Rapid Re-Housing, and Transitional Housing services for housing-insecure individuals and families.
• Food Pantry & Referrals Food pantry services providing food assistance and referrals to community members in need, operated from the Long Beach office.
• Domestic Violence & Victim Services (Salva Program) Comprehensive domestic violence services including Advocacy, Case Management, Crime Victims Services, 24/7 Crisis Hotline, Education & Prevention, Safety Planning, and Sexual Assault/Stalking/Dating Violence support. The Salva program has operated since 1984 and features a bilingual English/Spanish hotline, the first of its kind in New York State.
• Youth Development & Recreation Programs Youth programs including After School Care, Homework Assistance, Dance, Modern Dance, Sabado Cultural, Soccer Club, Spanish Guitar, Sports Friday, Summer Camp, Tae Kwon Do, and Youth Committee activities for children and youth in the Hispanic community.
• Summer Day Camp Seven-week summer day camp for elementary school children ages 6-13 at the Long Beach location, licensed through Nassau County Department of Health. Includes recreational, educational, and enrichment activities.
• Walk for Peace Annual "Peace Walk to End the Silence on Domestic Violence" held every fall on the Long Beach boardwalk at Laurelton Boulevard, featuring speakers, educational posters, and community awareness messaging.
• Spring Gala Annual fundraising gala celebrating the organization's anniversary, featuring sponsorship packages, ticket sales, and honoree recognition. The 46th anniversary gala is referenced for 2026.
• Awards Night & Scholarship Program Annual awards ceremony recognizing academic excellence among students from Long Beach and Hempstead school districts, celebrating 45 years of honoring scholars with scholarships. Includes college scholarships for graduating high school students, with selections based on volunteer work, academic achievement, and demonstrated effort.
• Evergreen Charter School Charter school founded by the leadership of Círculo de la Hispanidad, featuring an eco-friendly mass timber building in Hempstead to serve youth in the community.
• Three Kings Cultural Celebration Cultural celebration each January for Three Kings Day (Los Reyes Magos), distributing gifts to children who attended the Círculo holiday show in December.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognizes over 200 students annually through Awards Night
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Evergreen Charter SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2025Evergreen Charter School was founded by the leadership of Circulo de la Hispanidad. This represents the organization's educational initiative to serve youth in the Hempstead community.
• Nassau County Department of HealthcoreOthersLicenses and inspects the Long Beach summer day camp. Nassau County Department of Health conducts twice-yearly inspections of the camp program.
• Nassau County Department of Social ServicescoreOthersProvides free lunch for eligible children attending the summer day camp through the Nassau County Department of Social Services.
• Long Beach School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Long Beach School District principals to identify and recognize students for academic achievement. Students from elementary through high school are recognized annually at Awards Night.
• Hempstead School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hempstead School District for scholarship program, with Hempstead students included in the scholarship process for the past twenty years.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hispanic Federation: National Latino nonprofit federation providing education, immigration, health, and economic empowerment services to Hispanic communities — directly comparable multi-service Hispanic community organization.
• Sanctuary for Families: New York-based domestic violence services organization providing multilingual crisis support, shelter, and case management — comparable to the Salva DV Program in mission and bilingual service model.
• ASPIRA Association: National Hispanic education and youth development nonprofit serving Latino communities through after-school, leadership, and educational advancement programs — overlaps with Círculo's youth development and scholarship offerings.
• Make the Road New York: NYC-based immigrant services organization offering adult education, youth programs, housing, domestic violence, and workforce services — closely mirrors Círculo's wraparound model in a comparable regional context.
• Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation: NYC-based social services organization offering housing, education, immigration, and DV services to immigrant communities — closely mirrors Círculo's integration services across housing, education, and victim support.
• Casa de Esperanza: National Latina-led domestic violence organization providing bilingual crisis intervention, shelter, and advocacy — directly comparable to Círculo's Salva Program and its bilingual DV hotline focus.
• Urban Resource Institute: NYC social services agency operating domestic violence, housing, and youth programs with multilingual capacity — overlaps with Círculo's DV, housing, and youth service verticals.

Broad incumbents

• UnidosUS: Largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization operating across education, immigration, and economic issues — broader incumbent in the same Hispanic community services space.

Regional players

• Catholic Charities of Long Island: Long Island-based social services network providing immigrant services, housing, DV, and family support — comparable regional provider serving overlapping Nassau County geography.

Others

• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility: National nonprofit advancing Hispanic inclusion through capacity building, leadership development, and corporate engagement — ecosystem participant serving overlapping Hispanic community organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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