Direct Services
El Pueblo, Inc connects our community with vital resources through neighborhood outreach, health and safety distributions, mental health programs, and the Faith Action ID initiative. By meeting people where they are, we ensure Latiné families have access, support, and opportunities to thrive.
How we do it
By visiting neighborhoods, canvassing at supermarkets and local Latine businesses, giving out at-home COVID-19 tests, providing mental health support, and through the Faith Action ID program we hope to meet a few of the unique needs our communities face while fighting in the long-term for policy changes that will allow our communities to thrive in NC for years to come.
Faith Action ID
Since 2021, we have worked in coalition with local Wake County and statewide partners to provide community identifications to community members in Wake County.
This community ID is a valid form of identification aimed especially at those who cannot access an identity document issued by the state or federal government or consular entity. It is a verifiable form of identification that says you are part of our community. However, it is not a government ID or driver’s license.
Learn More about the Faith Action ID program in Wake County!
“Every time the camera flashes when taking a photo for a person from our community on the community ID day, my heart fills with joy because it reminds me that it is another person that we are helping.” – Maria Fernanda “Maryfer” Najera-Aguilar, Community Organizer
Mental Health
We know how important mental health is to overall health. We focus on encouraging conversations on mental health and providing our community with accessible resources. Through the program “Strong Minds, Strong Communities”, 6 community members received 10 one-hour psychoeducation sessions. These sessions consist of motivational interviewing, mindfulness, behavioral activation, psychoeducation, and self-management.
Resource Directory
The Resource Directory is an informational tool provided by El Pueblo, Inc. that helps people across North Carolina quickly find a variety of support services. It’s available in both printed and digital forms, and updated periodically.
Annual Campaigns
El Pueblo, Inc. supports the Latino community through initiatives like the Resource Directory, a tool to connect families with food, health, legal, and safety services across North Carolina; the Back-to-School Campaign, which provides backpacks, clothing, and groceries each August to help students start the school year with dignity; and the End-of-Year Campaign, which in December offers winter clothing, food, and holiday support to ensure no family feels alone during the colder months.
