ABOUT HAAC
The Hispanic Association of Atlantic County (HAAC) advocates to empower and advance the inclusion of Hispanics in all sectors of Atlantic County and State of NJ, while preserving its cultural heritage.
Please fill out this form if you would like to volunteer for an event or to become a member of the association.
HAAC prides itself as on organization by the community for the community. All the funds receive go directly into the work we do for the community, including scholarships for our youth.
OUR PILLARS
EDUCATION
HAAC recognizes the importance of a high quality education and is committed to helping youth in our community achieve their educational and professional dreams. HAAC continues to create educational events such as our Youth Leadership Summit. HAAC will also create a scholarship fund to help Hispanic students with the costs of higher education
CULTURE
HAAC is committed to sharing the beauty that is the Hispanic culture with its traditions, language, idioms, religious beliefs and practices, legends, arts, music, literature, cuisine, history, and family values with the South Jersey community and beyond
ADVOCACY
HAAC identifies community advocacy needs as it relates to overcoming disparities, under-representation and social justice. Efforts include, strategies to overcome barriers to community services and opportunities, education on nonpartisan civic engagement, legislative /policy updates, support for DEI initiatives, immigrant support initiatives, and programs to advance qualified Latinos to leadership positions.