Center for Latino Progress

What Center for Latino Progress does

Center for Latino Progress – CPRF (CLP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 06-1385027) founded in 1978 in Hartford, Connecticut, that operates a portfolio of community programs serving Latino residents, immigrants, and youth in Greater Hartford. Its core service lines include adult workforce training (an authorized testing site for the National Retail Federation Foundation Customer Service & Sales certification and a CT Paid Leave authorized assistance site), EOIR/OLAP-accredited legal immigration services, DMV-approved Spanish-English translation, a Civic Engagement program (voter registration, redistricting, Census education), and a community bike shop (BiCi Co.) with Earn A Bike and BiCi PATH bike redistribution. Sub-brands Transport Hartford Academy and BiCi Co. extend the mission into mobility justice and STEM-meets-mechanics youth programming (Earn A Bike serves 8–12 teens per session). The organization operates from a single headquarters at 95–97 Park Street, Hartford, delivers programs at partner sites (Capital Workforce Partners, Hartford Public Schools, Capital and Manchester Community Colleges, CREC), and runs community events across the Capitol Region including Manchester, East Hartford, West Hartford, and Fairfield (Hartford Bike Jam drew 300+ riders in 2024).

There is no proprietary technology product; CLP is a human-delivered, bilingual, in-person service operation. Revenue is a mix of donations and charitable contributions, institutional and government grants (City of Hartford, CT State Department of Education, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Avangrid, CVS, Travelers, Eversource, World Vision), and modest fee-based revenue from translation and immigration legal services. All core programs—workforce training, ESL, civic engagement, youth programs, Computer Lab Access—are provided free of charge to participants. Go-to-market is community-led: partnerships with municipal agencies, schools, nonprofits, and national Latino networks (UnidosUS, Hispanic Federation, CLINIC Legal) drive outreach; social media and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra media partnerships support awareness. Leadership comprises President/Chief Executive Director Arleen Cohen, Deputy CEO/Chief of Community Impact & Development Yani Velez, and a six-member Board of Directors chaired by Julio Casiano.

Name

Center for Latino Progress

Legal name

Center for Latino Progress – CPRF

Website

https://ctprf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Center for Latino Progress (CPRF) is a Hartford-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that advances socio-economic conditions of the Greater Hartford Latino community through free workforce training, EOIR-accredited immigration legal services, DMV-approved translation, youth STEM/bike programs, and civic engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: CLP operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID 06-1385027) and relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund community programs and services.
2. Grants and Government Funding: CLP partners with government agencies and institutional funders to secure grants supporting workforce training, youth programs, immigration services, and community outreach initiatives.
3. Professional Services Fees: Translation and immigration services may generate modest fee-based revenue. The organization is an approved translator for CT DMV and provides immigration legal services through its DOJ-accredited representative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Center for Latino Progress (CLP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers culturally and linguistically competent community services to the Latino population in Greater Hartford, Connecticut. Its offerings include adult workforce training, youth development programs, DOJ/EOIR-accredited immigration legal services, DMV-approved Spanish-English translation, civic engagement programming, the BiCi Co. community bike shop, and the Transport Hartford Academy mobility justice program, all unified by a Community Wrap-Around Concept.

Product overview

Center for Latino Progress is a community services nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and services united by its Community Wrap-Around Concept. The core offerings include Adult & Youth Programs (workforce training, civic engagement, education), Immigration Services (EOIR/OLAP accredited legal services), Translation Services (DMV-approved Spanish-English), and Transport Hartford Academy (mobility justice). Key sub-brands include BiCi Co. (community bike shop with Earn A Bike and BiCi PATH programs) and the Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program. Additional services include Community Outreach and Computer Lab Access. All programs emphasize culturally competent support, financial literacy, health and wellness, and job readiness to advance the socio-economic conditions of the Latino community in Greater Hartford.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BiCi Co. Community bike shop program that improves youth and adult safety while increasing community mobility and access to jobs. Located at 95-97 Park Street, BiCi Co. offers bicycle repair services, safety education, and bike mechanics training.
• Transport Hartford Academy

Products and services

• Adult & Youth Programs Comprehensive education, workforce, and economic empowerment programs serving both adults and youth. Adult programs focus on workforce development, job readiness, financial literacy, and ESL instruction, while youth programs combine STEM education, career exploration, and college readiness for the Latino community in Greater Hartford.
• Immigration Services Culturally and linguistically competent legal immigration services, including adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, DACA renewals, employment authorization renewals, and consular processing. The only EOIR/OLAP-accredited organization in Connecticut providing such services to the Latino community.
• Translation Services Professional Spanish-English translation services approved by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Services include DMV translation, immigration document translation, and other translation needs for the community, delivered by DMV-approved translators.
• Transport Hartford Academy Mobility justice education and advocacy program supporting biking, walking, and transit in the Capitol Region. Includes traffic calming/walk audits, BiCi PATH bike distribution to address Hartford residents' transportation needs, Hartford Bike Jam community rides, and advocacy for free bus passes for high school students.
• BiCi Co. Community bike shop and youth development program providing Earn A Bike programs for youth ages 14-19, bicycle mechanics training, and free bike distribution through BiCi PATH to meet Hartford residents' transportation needs. The only community bike shop serving Hartford.
• Community Outreach and Technical Support Bilingual outreach and technical support services partnering with institutions and government agencies. Delivers customized educational campaigns and targeted outreach in Spanish and English to foster community participation and accessibility.
• Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program (SYELP) Tier-structured 5-6 week summer work-and-learn experience for students in 8th-12th grades. Provides intensive skills training, career exploration, and job readiness using the Capital Workforce Partners Career Competencies System.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving the community for over 45 years since 1978
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of HartfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Hartford is a key municipal partner supporting CLP's community programs and initiatives. The partnership enables collaboration on city-level priorities including workforce development, youth services, and community engagement.
• Capital Workforce PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLP serves as a workforce development partner using Capital Workforce Partners' Career Competencies curriculum. Youth and adult programs incorporate their training modules and participants may be connected to additional CWIP resources and opportunities.
• Connecticut State Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Connecticut State Department of Education supports educational programming and youth development initiatives aligned with state educational priorities.
• CT Paid LeavecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLP is an authorized site by CT Paid Leave to provide educational and technical assistance, helping individuals navigate paid leave programs.
• Hartford Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hartford Public Schools delivers youth programming and educational support services to students and families.
• Capital Region Education Council (CREC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CREC supports educational initiatives and youth development programming in the Capitol Region.
• UnidosUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Latino advocacy organization partnership providing resources, training, and policy support for Latino-serving organizations. CLP is a member of UnidosUS.
• National Voter Registration DayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting civic engagement through voter registration drives and election participation initiatives.
• Hispanic FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Latino organization partnership providing resources, advocacy support, and network connections. CLP is a member of Hispanic Federation.
• CT Data HavenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerData and research partnership supporting community needs assessment and program planning.
• CLINIC (Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLP is affiliated with CLINIC, the largest charitable legal immigration network in the nation. This affiliation provides access to immigration training and legal assistance 24/7 from immigration attorneys.
• Telemundo Nueva InglaterraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanish-language media partnership supporting community outreach and awareness campaigns.
• Community Health Center, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing health services referrals and wellness programming connections.
• Capital Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting adult education, ESL programs, and college readiness initiatives.
• Manchester Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting workforce development and educational opportunities.
• Hartford Public Library – Park BranchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing access to educational resources and collaborative programming.
• Hispanic Health CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth-focused community partner addressing healthcare access and wellness needs.
• MakerSpaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation and maker education partner supporting STEM programming for youth.
• Girl Scouts of ConnecticutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development partner supporting programming and leadership opportunities.
• Grow Hartford / HartfordFood.orgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood security and community development partner supporting holistic community wellness.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Immigration Law Center: National immigration legal advocacy organization with policy and litigation focus. Operates at a different altitude than CLP but shares the EOIR/OLAP-style immigration legal services mission and advocacy orientation.
• UnidosUS: Largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization. CLP is a member affiliate of the UnidosUS Affiliate Network, sharing comparable mission around Latino community empowerment, workforce development, and civic engagement.
• Hispanic Federation: National Latino advocacy and services organization with state offices across the eastern U.S. Broader scope than CLP but aligned mission around Latino community empowerment; CLP is a member affiliate receiving programmatic and policy support.

Regional players

• Hispanic Health Council: Hartford-based Latino health and wellness organization and documented CLP partner. Overlaps with CLP's health/wellness programming and shares a similar mission around serving Hartford's Latino community.
• Journey Home: Hartford-area homelessness and housing services organization providing case management, shelter coordination, and rehousing services. Comparable community-based service model and Hartford geographic footprint, though focused on housing rather than immigration.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford: Multi-service Catholic social services agency operating in the same Hartford region with overlapping offerings in immigration, workforce development, and family support services. Comparable geographic footprint and community-based service model.
• Make the Road Connecticut: Connecticut-based Latino and immigrant advocacy organization providing legal services, workforce development, and community organizing in Hartford and surrounding areas. Direct mission and geographic overlap with CLP across multiple service lines.
• Urban League of Greater Hartford: Hartford-based community organization serving minority populations with workforce development, education, and civic engagement programs analogous to CLP's adult/youth programs in the same geography.
• International Institute of Connecticut: Provides immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and integration support across Connecticut. Overlaps directly with CLP's EOIR/OLAP immigration offerings and workforce development programs in the same state and demographic.

Others

• CLINIC (Catholic Legal Immigration Network): National charitable legal immigration network of which CLP is an affiliate. CLINIC provides CLP access to 24/7 immigration attorney assistance and legal training, serving as an enabling infrastructure partner rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/centerlatino
• Facebookfacebook.com/CenterLatino
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/center-for-latino-progress---cprf
• Instagraminstagram.com/centerlatino

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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