Congreso Awarded 2019 Top Workplace

Congreso de Latinos Unidos is proud to announce we've been selected as a 2019 Top Workplace by the Philadelphia Inquirer! This annual list is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party research partner, Energage, LLC. Thank you to all of our employees for participating! 

This honor highlights our progress and commitment to creating a positive and welcoming place to work! We pride ourselves on providing a "mi casa su casa" environment for all in the Congreso Familia and will continue to work on workplace improvements through additional professional development opportunities as well as staff appreciation and wellness activities!

¡Gracias y Pa'lante!

Michael Banks, President & CEO of AACC, visits Congreso

In celebration of Black History Month, Congreso welcomed Michael Banks, President & CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ, & DE (AACC). During his visit, Banks shared knowledge about his entrepreneurial foundation, tackling adversity in life, and most importantly, believing in yourself.

As a leader of the AACC, Banks works to support the economic empowerment and growth of African-American businesses in the region. Banks is also a recipient of a plethora of accolades including: The Philadelphia Tribune's "Most influential 10 under 40," The Philadelphia Business Journal: "Most Talented Leaders 40 under 40," and "Top 100" Influential Leaders in the Region.

The Congreso Familia appreciates your time and words of wisdom - ¡Gracias, Mr. Banks!

Congreso Partners with BMT, Pathways to PA & Ceiba for Tax Season

Congreso is excited to partner with Bryn Mawr Trust, CEIBA and Pathways to PA to pilot a program to better serve individuals who take advantage of tax preparation services offered throughout the community!

"The objective of this program is to incentivize individuals to open a savings account and reward them for consciously keeping a balance. Our goal is to educate people about savings and help them get started," said Miguel Alban, Congreso's new board member and Vice President of Multicultural Banking at BMT.

In 2018, Congreso helped more than 500 clients with tax preparation which brought over $1 million dollars back into the community.

 Congreso's Tax Site is now open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 5:30pm - 8:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm. For eligibility requirements, articles and tips, please visit our website.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Event at Edison High

Each year, the Latina Domestic Violence Program (LDVP) holds an awareness event in the month of February, which is nationally recognized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

On February 26th, Congreso's Latina Domestic Violence Program (LDVP) partnered with our after school programs at Edison High School to engage students with a fun atmosphere while also providing resources and education around identifying abusive behavior in relationships.

Thank you to our LDVP & OST Teams for their efforts to support youth! For more information on what our Latina Domestic Violence Program has to offer, please click below.