Welcome to Los Barrios

 Los Barrios de Amarillo is a civic organization in Amarillo, Texas established in 1971 by a small group of volunteer Hispanic community leaders.  Its original mission was to address cultural, educational, and socioeconomic inequities in the Mexican American community and advocate for social justice.  Over the years, the membership, composed of professional business men and women interested in working with Hispanic youth have focused their energies on encouraging youth to further their education beyond high school in order to secure their financial success and opportunities.  College visitation days and career day projects lead to the current annual "Step Up To Success" Youth Leadership Conference

Los Barrios sponsors two conferences per year, one in the fall for Junior and Senior High School students and one in the spring for middle school seventh and eighth graders.  The one day conferences are made possible by the financial support of various local business sponsors and by the generous community volunteers who serve as speakers.  Through the collaboration of the contributors, as well as Amarillo Independent School District, Region 16, Amarillo College and other area learning institutions.  Los Barrios de Amarillo is able to continue to provide educational information to Amarillo and area students.  Senior students who attend "Step Up" are eligible for college scholarships.

Los Barrios maintains an open membership.  Everyone is welcomed. Weekly noon meetings are held on Wednesdays at the Wesley Community Center at 1615 South Roberts in Amarillo, 806-372-7960.  A $5 lunch is provided and weekly speakers are scheduled, bringing information about community businesses, agencies and events.

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