Hispanic League strives to improve the quality of life for Hispanics/Latinos by promoting community inclusion, education, health, economic mobility, and multicultural understanding.
501(C)-3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
ESTABLISHED IN 1992
Enriching Lives. Embracing Multiculturalism.
Signature Initiatives
EDUCATION
Facilitating access to higher education for Hispanic students through our Scholarship Program and resources.
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The Hispanic League Scholarship Program awards 30 to 50 annual scholarships to outstanding Hispanic/Latino students who are current High School seniors or college students seeking a bachelor’s degree from a U.S.-accredited institution. Since 2000, the Hispanic League has awarded over 800 scholarships to deserving students in Forsyth County, NC. Check requirements before applying.
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The Middle School Achievers Program provides motivational speakers to ESL students at 10 local middle schools, where approximately 600 students participate and 72 students receive incentive awards for their achievements and improvements. Plus there is an 8th Grade Essay Contest each year! text goes here
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The Hispanic League offers summer internship opportunities to our scholarship recipients and local students, providing hands-on experience working on current projects and marketing initiatives. These internships are designed to enhance professional skills, foster community engagement, and support career development within a dynamic and impactful environment. Participants gain valuable insights while contributing to meaningful programs that serve our community.
CULTURE & ART
Promoting multicultural understanding and celebrating diversity, Hispanic heritage, and cross-cultural understanding, we host the largest one-day Hispanic street festival in the Triad.
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Hispanic League promotes multicultural understanding each fall at Fiesta, which has become a Winston-Salem community tradition. With an average attendance of over 22,000 people celebrating diversity, Hispanic heritage, and cross-cultural understanding, it is the largest one-day Hispanic street festival in the Piedmont Triad.
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Estamos súper emocionados de anunciar esta colaboración única, un programa que celebra las historias, cultura y voces latinas e hispanas por medio de la magia de la música, el baile, el teatro y mucho más. Este proyecto es un homenaje a nuestras tradiciones, nuestras raíces y toda la energía que hace que nuestro Encanto resplandece, un espacio de narrativas culturales que nos unen a todos. Whether you are an artista, performer, o simplemente te encanta la cultura, esta es tu oportunidad para ser parte de algo especial.
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The Children's Ballet Program, launched in summer 2024, was created to increase access to the arts within the Latino/Hispanic community in North Carolina. Directed by Alejandra Dore, an accredited and bilingual professor, the initiative offers culturally inclusive ballet classes that nurture artistic expression and discipline among young participants. By providing expert instruction in a welcoming environment, the program not only enhances artistic skills but also fosters confidence and cultural pride among Latino and Hispanic children, reinforcing The Hispanic League’s commitment to enriching community life through education and the arts.
COMMUNITY & HEALTH
Partnering with more than 100 community organizations to provide resources, educational programming and assistance to the Hispanic community.
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Nuestro programa para pequeñas y medianas empresas (PyMEs) es una iniciativa comunitaria en un esfuerzo por apoyar a dueños de negocios y emprendedores Hispanos/Latinx.
Contamos con el apoyo de más de 50 personas, entidades y agencias con el propósito de invertir en nuestra comunidad.
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Our Beating Hearts Zumbathon® is an annual charity event held in February to promote heart health in our community. The Zumbathon also helps us raise funds to continue giving one additional scholarship!
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The Hispanic League provides resources to the community for Spanish speaking individuals. Part of this service includes quarterly FaithAction ID Drives for the community in which any individual may receive photo identification. The FaithAction ID’s are recognized by local law enforcement, health care facilities and other partner organizations/businesses. Since 2016 we have distributed over 2,000 community ID cards.
2026 Annual Meeting Recording
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6pm.