Partners

Collaboration is a critical component of the Hispanic Roundtable. The following are not exhaustive, but examples of how HRT has collaborated with numerous Cleveland institutions, such as the Cleveland Metropolitan School District on school levies, curriculum issues and the Cleveland plan. It has also collaborated with Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Community College on access, scholarships, and levies. It has collaborated with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections on registration, the bilingual ballot, and other access issues. It has worked on the economic development front with Greater Cleveland Partnership on inclusion and economic development issues, such as tax credits and the state of Ohio’s capital budget for the Hispanic community and Hispanic projects. It was an original signatory to the city of Cleveland’s initial community benefits agreement.

HRT has used its voice of advocacy on public policy issues, such as voting rights. It was the lead community organization in implementing the bilingual ballot in Cuyahoga County. HRT led the City of Cleveland’s effort related to redistricting, preserving the Hispanic ward, and leading to the election of Councilwoman Jasmin Santana.

The HRT has also acted as a facilitator. It has helped obtain funding for projects of the Spanish American Committee and the then Hispanic Business Association related to CentroVilla25, among others.

Collaboration with Cleveland Orchestra with concerts at Blossom Music Center and Severance Hall.