SOMOS New York

Somos, Inc.

Somos is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. It is also the principal sponsor of the annual Somos Legislative Conference. It’s mission is to create opportunities that increase the participation of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic community in the public policy making process and build the capacity of New York’s Hispanic communities to work towards the development of policies, laws, state rules and regulations that address the needs and issues of Hispanics across the state.

Somos seeks partnerships with private corporations, educational Institutions, and the philanthropic sector to continue to expand the overall work and reach of its annual legislative conference and both; the Angelo Del Toro Youth Leadership Institute and the Leadership Institute for Puerto Rican/Hispanic College Students. These Institutes promote educational excellence and civic responsibility.