La Casa de Amistad, Inc.

What La Casa de Amistad, Inc. does

La Casa de Amistad is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center founded on October 17, 1973, and headquartered in a 40,000-square-foot facility at 3423 S. Michigan St. in South Bend, Indiana. It accompanies and serves Latino, Hispanic, and immigrant populations across the Michiana region (South Bend, St. Joseph County, Northwest Indiana, and Southern Michigan) through five programmatic areas: Youth Programs (bilingual preschool, K-12 afterschool, summer camp), Adult Programs (citizenship, Spanish, entrepreneurship), Social Services (referrals, digital assistance, translations, mental health, driving simulation, art gallery), Immigration Legal Services (DOJ-accredited representation for clients from over 80 countries), and Advocacy (family preparedness, Resident ID cards, Know Your Rights, narrative campaigns).

The organization delivers value primarily through people rather than technology: a 36-person team led by CEO Juan Constantino, supported by specialized directors in Youth Programs, Community Engagement, Immigration Legal Services, and Arts & Culture, plus DOJ-accredited legal representatives such as Senior DOJ Rep Karen V. Viveros and attorney Sean O'Brien. Service delivery is in-person at the community center and through distributed venues such as Prairie Street Mennonite Church for Elkhart Resident ID days, with over 14,000 annual volunteer hours. Outcome validation includes a 100% USCIS Citizenship exam pass rate for English Learning graduates, 309 immigration cases completed in 2024, $175K in client legal-fee savings across 245 cases, 2,700 monthly social-service calls, and 1,000 monthly walk-ins.

The revenue model is a hybrid of philanthropic and fee-based. Major revenue drivers are individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants (notably a $2M MacKenzie Scott Yield Giving award in March 2024 and a $1M Lilly Endowment grant in September 2023), special-event fundraising (annual Noche gala, Trivia Night, Community Breakfast, Camino Legal Society reception with sponsor tiers from $320 to $2,500), $50 immigration consultations plus variable case fees, $20-$25 Resident ID cards, and community-space rentals at a 40,000 sq ft facility. DonorPerfect and Google Forms support the back office. The 2021 acquisition and renovation of the headquarters via a $3.25M capital campaign, a near-doubling of headcount under CEO Constantino, and the replication of the SBID model into Elkhart (ERID) and Plymouth (PRIDE) all signal an organization in an active growth phase.

Name

La Casa de Amistad, Inc.

Legal name

La Casa de Amistad, Inc.

Website

https://lacasadeamistad.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Casa de Amistad is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center founded in 1973 in South Bend, Indiana, serving Latino and immigrant populations across the Michiana region through bilingual youth, adult, social service, immigration legal, and advocacy programs from a 40,000-square-foot facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services for Immigrant and Latino Populations

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & School System Navigation (Parent Engagement, Youth Services) (EDAAADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Citizenship Test Preparation (Civics & Interview) (EDAAADAA)

Keywords

• Immigrant community services
• Bilingual youth programs
• Immigration legal services
• Cultural advocacy programs
• Adult education classes

Headquarters

HQ city

South Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Grants: The organization raises funds through individual gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and special events. Donations are tax-deductible (EIN: 35-1350013). The highest need is for unrestricted dollars to fund all programs and operational costs. Major grants include $2M from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving (2024) and $1M from Lilly Endowment Inc. (2023).
2. Special Events Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Noche with La Casa (annual gala), Trivia Night, Community Breakfast, and Camino Legal Society cocktail reception. Sponsorship levels range from $320 to $2,500 for events.
3. Community Space Rentals: Revenue from renting community spaces including the Bartkus-Woo Family Community Room (up to 16 guests), Empowerment Center (up to 50 people), Intercambio Express Torres Family Room (up to 25 people), and Pfeil Family Zocalo (up to 200 guests). Special nonprofit rates available with 501(c)(3) documentation.
4. Immigration Legal Services Fees: $50 consultation fee for immigration legal services. Case fees vary depending on the case type. Also includes fees for Resident ID Cards: $25 for community residents, $20 for seniors 65+ and minors under 18.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

La Casa de Amistad is a community center providing bilingual educational programs, immigration legal services, social service referrals, and advocacy support for Latino and immigrant families in the Michiana region. Its offerings span youth development (preschool through high school), adult education (citizenship, Spanish, entrepreneurship), social services (mental health, translations, digital assistance), and DOJ-accredited immigration legal representation, supplemented by community space rentals.

Product overview

La Casa de Amistad is a community center offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs organized into five core areas: Youth Programs (including Yo Puedo Leer bilingual preschool, Crece K-5 afterschool, Florecer middle school, Adelante high school, and Summer Camp), Adult Programs (citizenship classes, Spanish classes, entrepreneurship support), Social Services (referrals, digital assistance, translations, mental health counseling, driving simulation, art gallery), Immigration Legal Services (accredited immigration legal assistance and representation), and Advocacy (family preparedness, resident ID cards, Know Your Rights events, No Human Being is Illegal campaign). The organization also offers community space rental for events. Revenue from rentals helps sustain programming and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yo Puedo Leer (I Can Read) Preschool Bilingual preschool dual language program (Spanish/English) designed for qualifying 3 to 5 year olds, providing age-appropriate early childhood development opportunities and kindergarten readiness skills.
• Crece (K-5 Afterschool) Afterschool tutoring program for grades K-5 providing homework help, enrichment activities, and youth development for children from Latino and immigrant families.
• Florecer (Grades 6-8 Afterschool) Afterschool tutoring and enrichment program for middle school students in grades 6-8, supporting academic success and youth development.
• Adelante (Grades 9-12 Afterschool) Afterschool program for high school students in grades 9-12 providing tutoring, college preparation, and youth development support.
• Summer Camp Summer youth camp program for children and youth ages 6-17 providing recreational, cultural, and educational activities.
• Citizenship Classes Civics, language, and history support classes helping immigrants prepare for U.S. citizenship exams; the program has achieved a 100% pass rate on the USCIS Citizenship exam.
• Spanish Classes Spanish language instruction for English speakers wanting to learn Spanish or deepen understanding of Latin American cultures and histories.
• Entrepreneurship Program Program supporting and promoting entrepreneurship among community members in the Latino and immigrant community.
• Social Services Referrals Bilingual social service coordination connecting community members to health, mental health, education, jobs, legal matters, housing, utilities, food access, and crisis management resources; receives approximately 10,000 calls annually.
• Digital Assistance Adult digital literacy computer classes and assistance helping community members navigate technology.
• Spanish/English Translations

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate on USCIS Citizenship exam for English Learning program graduates
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 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 core and minor.

• Notre Dame Federal Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProduced an important one-minute video about La Casa's mission to help the world learn more about what the organization does. Active sponsor of events including Trivia Night. Collaborative relationship supporting the Latino community in Michiana.
• CLINIC (Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Casa de Amistad is an affiliate of CLINIC, enabling high-quality, low-cost immigration legal consultations and assistance through their network of accredited representatives and immigration counseling staff.
• Community Foundation of St. Joseph CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for endowment management through their online giving platform. La Casa de Amistad endowment includes the Leighton Award Match program with $1 for $1 matching until October 2023 or until $150,000 donated.
• City of South BendcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the SBID (South Bend Resident ID) program. La Casa facilitates city ID card issuance to help residents who have difficulty obtaining standard photo identification interact with city services including police, fire, and city buildings.
• Prairie Street Mennonite Church (Elkhart)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for monthly ERID (Elkhart Resident ID) days, providing a location for residents to obtain city identification cards.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CLINIC (Catholic Legal Immigration Network): National network of DOJ-accredited immigration legal services providers; La Casa de Amistad is an active affiliate. Directly comparable through DOJ-accredited immigration legal services model and the affiliated-representative delivery mechanism.
• La Plaza: Indianapolis-based Latino community center providing bilingual education, youth programs, and family services across Central Indiana. Directly comparable to La Casa as a regional Latino-focused community center serving immigrant families within the same state.
• Esperanza Inc. Philadelphia-based Latino community development nonprofit offering education, youth and adult programs, immigration legal services, and economic opportunity. Closely comparable in service mix (education + legal + advocacy) and target population.

Broad incumbents

• UnidosUS: Largest U.S. Latino civil rights and advocacy organization (formerly National Council of La Raza), with an affiliate network delivering education, youth, and immigration-related programs to the same communities La Casa serves at the local level.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network providing immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and family support through diocesan agencies. Comparable through immigration legal services (La Casa is affiliated with CLINIC, a Catholic Charities partner) and family support programming.
• National Immigration Law Center: National advocacy organization focused on immigration law and policy impacting low-income immigrants. Comparable as a major immigration legal services and policy player serving overlapping populations, though operating at policy scale.
• Hispanic Federation: National Latino advocacy and community services nonprofit providing education, youth development, civic engagement, and immigrant integration programming. Comparable population and broad service portfolio, though operating at national scale.

Regional players

• The Resurrection Project: Chicago-based Latino-led nonprofit providing immigrant integration, education, and community organizing in the Midwest. Comparable in regional nonprofit model serving Midwest Latino communities with a similar advocacy + services mix.
• Indiana Legal Services: Indiana-focused legal aid organization providing civil legal services, including immigration matters, to low-income Hoosiers. Comparable as the regional legal services counterpart with overlap in immigration casework for the same population.

Others

• Welcoming America: National nonprofit supporting immigrant-inclusive communities through municipal and organizational partnerships. Comparable in immigrant integration mission and community development focus, though it operates as an enabling network rather than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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