OUR ORGANIZATION
HACER is the only advocacy-driven, Latino-specific research organization in the Upper Midwest. Founded in 1988, we began to address the lack of information about the Latino community, as well as Latino issues in Minnesota’s public discourse. Since then, HACER has grown and evolved to serve Latinos in Minnesota through research, focus groups, workshops, programs, and more.
Our passion for our work has led us to recognized across several organizations and media sources on the local and state level. As HACER continues to grow, we’ve been able to expand our methods to reach more community members each day. By working together to spark equitable change in the state of Minnesota, we are hopeful that these changes create a ripple effect in surrounding areas.
HACER engages in partnerships with community members and advocates to inform policy around many issues. If you, or your affiliated organization, is interested in furthering our mission together, please reach out to a member of our team.
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COVID-19
At HACER, we work in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to offer a reliable COVID-19 helpline and accessible resources for our Latino communities. Our commitment includes up-to-date information on Long COVID, free test distribution, bilingual materials, and referrals to community health services.
Through surveys and focus groups, we identify the most pressing needs of the Latino community in the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota. This information is shared with partners and community organizations to strengthen the local response to the pandemic and its long-term impacts.
If you need support, our helpline can connect you with:
- Free COVID-19 testing locations
- Low-cost community clinics
- Information on vaccines and social services
- Resources on Long COVID and recovery tips