The mission of the Office on Latino Affairs (OLA) is to improve the quality of life of the District’s Latino residents by addressing a broad range of social and economic needs through strategic management of public and private partnerships, expertise on policy, community relations, civic engagement, and community-based grants.

Summary of Services

OLA awards community-based grants, forms strategic partnerships, conducts community relations, and provides outreach support and advocacy for District Latinos so that they can have access to a full range of human services, health, education, housing, economic development, and employment opportunities.