Casa de Maryland

Organizational Mission: The mission of CASA of Maryland, Inc., is to improve the quality of life, social and economic well being of the Latino community. CASA facilitates the self-development, organization, and mobilization of the Latino community to gain full participation in the larger society. CASA achieves its goals through programs in areas such as leadership, organizing, women's empowerment, tenant support, employment, legal services, health, education, social services, and immigration assistance. Inquilinos con Poder (Tenants with Power) is an initiative to develop a strong neighborhood organization through tenants’ associations that advocate to improve tenants’ living conditions and increase their bargaining power. Mujeres con Poder (Women with Power) is an initiative to organize women into a great movement that breaks the barriers created by sexism. This campaign fights together with Domestic Workers to improve their working conditions. Trabajadores con Poder (Day Laborers with Power) is an initiative that forms associations of day laborers to fight for a dignified salary.