What we do

Here are the 4 main HLG activities we promote every year

Hispanic Capitol Day at Jefferson City

This event was started in 2002 under the initiative of HLG. Representatives from around the State spend a day meeting with elected officials and heads of agencies and departments, gather information and take it back to their communities. The event educates participants on the process of government and the best way to approach agencies for the assistance which can be rendered to the Hispanic Community. The day allows Hispanics to meet, to discuss with, to educate, and to influence the makers of the laws, and the administrators of the laws, and more importantly to let them know that the Hispanic community is here to be heard. The event has always been supported by HLG and continues to do so partnering with Hispanic Capitol Day, Inc.

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HLG Scholarship and the HSA Ceremony

The Hispanic Scholarship Alliance is a an alliance among different Hispanic organizations with the solely purpose to provide scholarships to the Hispanic community. The St Louis area different Hispanic Organizations get together once a year to distribute the scholarships to the community. The HLG organize the event (HSA Ceremony) and the Hispanic organizations came to present their scholarships and the winners for those scholarships. The HLG also provide scholarship to the community on this event too.  

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Esperanza Awards

The Anthony B. Ramirez Premio Esperanza (Hope Award) was established by The Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St. Louis (HLG) in 2003 under the initiative of Anthony B. Ramirez. Initially named Premio Esperanza, its name was change in 2010 in honor of Anthony B. Ramirez, founder of HLG and creator of the award. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge those that have contributed significantly to the Hispanic community in such fields as business, community service (health, social welfare, and housing), culture and the arts, education, human rights, and public office. The award is presented once a year recognizing the service provided by the awardees for a few years and it is given during a special event. 

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General Meetings

HLG extends invitations to elected officials in the St. Louis region (Missouri and Illinois) to attend the General Meetings. The emphasis of these General Meetings is to represent the Hispanic community to local and state lawmakers so that the Hispanic voice as a community is heard. Issues that concern are addressed in the special function with the goal of educating all participants and making a difference for the betterment of the community.

Our calendar of General Meetings of the current year is available at the main page of this website

Civic Engagement

HLG is dedicated to empowering the Hispanic community to actively participate in their civic duties. Through various initiatives and outreach programs, the organization fosters a sense of civic responsibility and encourages community members to engage in all forms of civic engagement. By fostering a sense of unity and civic pride, HLG strives to ensure that the voices of the Hispanic community are heard and represented in the decision-making processes that shape their lives. Through advocacy, education, and community building, the organization plays a crucial role in promoting civic engagement and participation among Hispanics. 

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Other Initiatives

HLG also partners with different organizations to promote, support and collaborate on initiatives and events that are aligned with our mission. Those events and initiatives will be shared on our media channels (website, social media, email) as they are available to be shared.