CLSFA

A grass roots organization started in the Oakland Fruitvale District in the late 1960's to provide legal services and personal rights advocacy to the immigrant and low income communities in the East Bay. The organization has survived various budget cuts and has expanded to include activism in the Oakland public schools serving as a bridge between the schools and students and their families. Centro Legal is another great opportunity for CSUEB students to complete internships and contribute to the local community. 1900 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA 94601 (510) 261-3721

Ethnic Studies Library at UCB:	http://eslibrary.berkeley.edu/

Hispanic Market Weekly	http://www.hispanicmarketweekly.com/New

New letters of issues regarding Hispanic business, advertising, media outlets and news of different Hispanic industries.

Immigrant Education Project

-no web site

International Institute of the East Bay works to educate immigrants on their rights and provides consultations. 449 15th Street #201, Oakland, CA 94612. 510-451-2846

La Clinical, De La Raza	http://www.laclinica.org/

Has been based in the Oakland Fruitvale District since the 1970’s. La Clinica provides comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health services to the community. The organization has expanded north to Vallejo. Not only does the clinic provide health services to the Hispanic community, but it serves as a place for CSUEB students and young adults to complete internships and to contribute to the community. 1515 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA 94601 (510) 535-4000

Latina/o Medical Student Association:	http://www.lmsa.net/

Promote health in the Latino community and further education in medicine through support of the business community and volunteers.

Latino Issues Forum	http://www.lif.org/

Health Care reforms to improve the Latino Community. Arguments Related to Latino Health Care who should qualify and who does not. Advances in California’s social and economic future and how it benefits the Latino Community. (Spanish/English)

Society for the Advancement of Chicanas/os and Native Americans in Science	http://www.sacnas.org

Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) has provided strong national leadership in improving and expanding opportunities for minorities in the scientific workforce and academia; mentoring college students within science, mathematics and engineering.

South Hayward Labor Project (SoHLP)	-no web site

Instituto Laboral de la Raza(OAK) Day Labor Program designed to help day laborers regarding legal matters and worker safety issues. 2747 International Blvd. #221 Oakland, CA 94601. 510-525-7900