The ALASI Resource Center: An institution to serve the Latino population of Dubois County

Abstract

This report presents a comprehensive plan developed by graduate students in SPCN-V 551 SPEA Connect Week at Indiana University for the Asociación Latino Americana del Sur de Indiana (ALASI). The project outlines a phased strategy to establish a Latino Resource Center in Dubois County, Indiana, aimed at improving access to services for the growing Latino population. The report includes benchmarking research, a business plan, revenue generation strategies, a grant-writing toolkit, a communications plan, and implementation templates. The center is envisioned as a hub for resource navigation, translation services, education, health, and community engagement, with the goal of fostering inclusion and equity in the region.

This report represents original student work and recommendations proposed by the students in SPCN-V 551 SPEA Connect Week for ALASI. The contents of this report represent the views of the students in SPCN-V 551 SPEA Connect Week and do not reflect those of IUSHC, CRE, Indiana University, or ALASI.