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ORGANIZATION
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Hello everyone, and welcome to the web site of the Latino Gerontological Center (LGC). The LGC was established in 1991, with a very unique mission: to improve the lives of Latino seniors through advocacy and education. Our challenge is to increase knowledge on the hardships faced by our elderly, and to assist in the creation of new programs and services directed towards them. Current and projected demographic data shows that the Latino elderly population, in the Americas, will increase five-fold over the next 50 years. This boom is creating unprecedented demands on the providers of social, nutritional, medical, and financial benefits programs, making our mission more important and relevant than ever. We have now reached our 10th Anniversary, and we are very proud of the positive and hemispheric effects of our accomplishments. Whether coordinating community seminars, or organizing and implementing national and international conferences, our projects and initiatives truly run the gamut. The scope and quality of our achievements are indicative of the LGC’s far-reaching and valuable work in the community. Our vision of the future is of a most caring, equal, and inclusive society. We are happy that many of you are already supporting our efforts. Together, we can enact changes that will ensure that the “golden years” are truly golden for Latino elders as well. We thank you for your visit and your support. Mario E. Tapia CENTRO GERONTOLOGICO LATINOFounded in 1991, the Centro Gerontológico Latino (CGL) seeks to advocate for improved services for Latino seniors, and educate the seniors about various options available to them. This mission is achieved through various forms of education through the media, testimony at public hearings, and the organization of conferences addressing the issues affecting Latino elderly. Many of the existing services to the elderly are not accessible to Latino seniors due to language and cultural reasons. Since the Latino elderly are more likely to live under poverty than other seniors, the need for services is even more striking. CGL meets the needs of Latino seniors by bridging a gap between existing services and Latinos; and by advocating for the development of senior centers geared directly toward the needs of Latino seniors. BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe Board of Directors of the Centro Gerontológico Latino is comprised of outstanding community leaders. 
*Board Officers NATIONAL BOARD OF ADVISORSOur National Board of Advisors is composed of experts in the field of aging from diverse ethnic backgrounds from all regions of the country.
OUR PRESIDENTMario E. TapiaMr. Mario E. Tapia is the founder of the Centro Gerontológico Latino. Mr. Tapia has worked for over twenty years in various aspects regarding the planning and delivery of services to older Americans at the federal, state and local levels. His first position with the elderly was as Planner/Coordinator for the Somerset County Office on Aging, Somerville, NJ in 1977. Since then he has demonstrated much dedication and commitment to developing and improving access to services for older adults, making a particular effort on behalf of the less fortunate, the frail and the minority older persons. Mr. Tapia has lectured at numerous colleges, universities and national conventions throughout the United States, as well as abroad. His expertise has been sought by the New York State Office for the Aging and the New Jersey Division on Aging, who both nominated him as a member of their respective state committees preparing for the 1981 and the 1995 White House Conference on Aging. At the present time, Mr. Tapia is an active member of the following organizations or groups:
Mr. Tapia received his degree as "Licenciado en Filosofía y Educación" (e.g., Masters in Arts) from the Catholic University of Valparaíso, Chile, is listed in Who's Who Among Hispanic-Americans', since the 1991-92 edition. WPIX-Ch 11, NY, designated him "Unsung Heroe" on October 2002. Mr. Tapia received the NY Post Liberty Medal of Freedom at Gracie Mansion, NYC, on October, 2003.  In 1995 Mr. Tapia was declared "Illustrious Son" by his hometown, San Felipe-Chile. ASSOCIATES AND FRIENDSCGL is ever thankful of individuals whom with their tireless efforts have made possible the successful completion of our various tasks: Elena Borda - Elizabeth Borda - Norma Helvestine - Consuelo Mora - Mercedes Ortíz - Bianca Sarmiento - Lilian Sepúlveda - Iris Sierra and Rosa Valenzuela. SUPPORTERSCGL receives its support from foundations, corporations, labor unions, community groups and individuals committed to the betterment of the lives of Latino elderly, recognizing the numerous contributions they have made to our society. INVITATIONWould you like to be an active member or simply support our organization? Please visit "Ways to Help." - Thank you. |
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