OUR STORY
Latino Service Providers (LSP) works with community partners to engage, collaborate, and exchange valuable information; to increase awareness of available resources, access to programs and services; to influence public policy, delivery of services, enhance inter-agency communication; and to promote professional development within the Latinx community.
Latino Service Providers was founded in 1989, in response to helping the Latinx community in Sonoma County obtain knowledge and access to resources to enrich lives and help improve our communities. Our nonprofit organization currently comprises over 1,400 members from a broad spectrum of the community, including a diverse group of individuals, community-based organizations and local businesses. We come together to educate and network in support of the Latinx community, to improve access to healthcare, mental health services, education, legal support and other social services available in our area.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Latino Service Providers (LSP) is to serve as a bridge across generations in the Latinx community. We do this by advancing the development of young leaders, building awareness about health and wellness, culture, social issues, and advocating for equity.
OUR VISION
We envision a Latinx community in Sonoma County that has equitable opportunities to lead healthy, just, resilient lives.
OUR VALUES
Equity + Inclusion: We believe we all have the right to belong.
Community Voice + Power: We believe community voice equals power and that our leaders are from our communities.
Partnerships + Education: We believe innovative programs and partnerships strengthen the future.
Interdependence + Intergenerational: We believe our culture and values connect us across generations.
MEET THE LSP TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Interested in joining the board or becoming a member? Explore our Become a Member section below.
Luigi was born and raised in Santa Rosa. His family came to California from Mexico for a better opportunity. Growing up on the south side of Santa Rosa, Luigi experienced his family involved in the gang life. This fueled his drive for the career choices he has made. Luigi wanted to commit his career to helping people.
As a therapist in the community, Luigi works with ages 8-75 years of age. From all walks of life; regardless of gender, social class or story… Luigi desires to help bridge people’s pain/trauma to their behavior. A proponent of the mantra, “Awareness creates choice which creates power,” Luigi hopes to bring to light the things we wish to change through our maladaptive behaviors.
Luigi is currently the SOS Community Counseling Justice Director responsible for county contracts with Amarosa continuing education school, Mobile Support Team, and two diversion programs (Sonoma County Sheriffs Department and Healdbsurg Police Department
Luigi brings his clinical perspective to the Latino service providers. Hoping to continue to de-stigmatize mental health throughout the LatinX community. “I just want to begin the discussion of incorporating all possibilities of healing.”
Jessica Martinez Reyes recently joined Latino Service Providers Board of Directors as a YP Representative while also being a part of LSP’s Youth Promotor internship program. Jessica is from Santa Rosa and graduated from Piner High School in 2020. Currently, she is attending Santa Rosa Junior College working towards becoming a sonographer. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time outside, whether that be taking a walk or playing with her nieces and nephews, dancing to any type of Mexican music, and spending quality time with family. She’s excited to support the present Youth Promotores and voice their needs within the program. Jessica hopes to support creativity and growth for LSP as a whole. She wants to be a pillar in our organization and uplift the voices of the community.
CONTACT US
Whether you’re looking for resources, want to volunteer, donate, or simply learn more, we welcome you to get in touch.
Office Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Office Phone (707) 837-9577
Email: admin@latinoserviceproviders.org