CLARO in 2026: Turning Advocacy Into Everyday Power

In 2026, the Center for Latino Advocacy, Resources, and Organizing (CLARO) is focused on one thing: making sure Latino families and working-class communities have real power in the systems that shape daily life—at home, at work, on the street, and at the ballot box. CLARO exists to close the gap between what our communities need and what institutions deliver by organizing people, building resources, and driving policy change that’s rooted in lived experience.

Our Mission

CLARO’s mission is to organize and resource Latino communities to win lasting improvements in opportunity, safety, and dignity—through practical services, community-driven advocacy, and civic engagement that moves from awareness to action.

Our Vision

We envision a future where Latino communities are not treated as an afterthought, a voting bloc, or a statistic—but as decision-makers and builders. CLARO’s vision is a California where families have access to reliable internet and digital tools, workers are protected and respected, neighborhoods are safe without being over-policed, youth have pathways to leadership, and communities shape the development and transportation decisions that affect their lives.

Action Items for 2026

This year, CLARO is putting our vision into motion with a clear set of priorities:

1) Expand digital equity and opportunity

• Strengthen digital inclusion programming through computer access, digital literacy, and broadband adoption support

• Partner with trusted local spaces to run community-based tech labs and workshops

• Help families navigate affordable connectivity options and online services (school, jobs, healthcare, benefits)

2) Advance transportation justice and community safety

• Organize around safe streets, reliable transit access, and accountability in transportation planning

• Support community-led planning that prioritizes residents over displacement pressures

• Build coalitions to advocate for investments that reduce harm and improve quality of life

3) Grow CLARO’s infrastructure for long-term impact

• Develop strong governance, partnerships, and sustainable fundraising

• Publish regular updates, transparent goals, and measurable outcomes

• Create a strategy for civic engagement that builds lasting participation beyond election seasons

A Call to Join Us

CLARO’s work in 2026 is about building something durable: relationships, leadership, and community systems that don’t disappear when funding cycles shift or headlines change. If you’ve ever felt like decisions are made about your community instead of with your community—CLARO is your home for taking action.