ABOUT US
The Ceiba - LEDC leverages the strengths and assets of Latino nonprofits in Philadelphia to foster collaboration. Through the collective we seek to amplify our impact on the community we serve.
Our strategic focus centers on Eastern North Philadelphia, home of a thriving Latino population. Despite facing many challenges, this community showcases remarkable resilience and growth. The 27% increase in the Latino population was a driving force behind Philadelphia's 5% overall population growth from 2010 to 2020.
We recognize the incredible potential and strength of our neighborhoods and we are dedicated to harnessing them for positive change.
4,670 Latino Philadelphians and 21,370 Latino Pennsylvanians turn 18 every year according to Penn State's Peter R. Gould Center for Geography Education and Outreach.
2021 Census Survey of Business Owners revealed that there were 11,659 Latino-owned businesses in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia School District data reveals that students who are former English Learners (ELS) have the highest rate of academic progress (59% to 65% at or above their grade level in 3rd to 8th grade) in the 2021-2022 academic year. Latino ELS are the largest racial/ethnic group of District ELS (55.2%).
Nationally, the Hispanic market is the largest minority market in the US and continues to expand. Hispanic spending power grew to $1.9 trillion in 2020, an increase of 87% from 2010. This $1.9 trillion in Hispanic spending power is larger than the GDP of Italy and slightly smaller than the GDP of France.
COMMON aGENDA
Provide Philadelphia’s Latino community with the tools to advocate for resources and gain access to opportunities that will lead to economic self-sufficiency, meaningful lives, and equitable development.
What Unites Us
Advocate as one collective voice for inclusion in decisions that impact housing, community development, and overall quality of life.
Stabilize community control of neighborhood assets & promote entrepreneurship to create a sense of ownership and stability in people’s lives.
Grow a sense of community identity that reflects the people who live and work in our neighborhoods.
Secure influence on Latino issues and empower the community to increase our engagement in making decisions about our neighborhoods.
Nurture new leadership to make the community and its institutions thrive.
Priority Focus Areas
Housing
Land Control, Home Repair, Rental and Homeownership, Eviction Protection, Homelessness, Zoning.
Economic Development
Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, Commercial Corridors, Social Services Access.
