Building and Empowering the Hispanic Community

Your support helps provide education and resources for underprivileged communities in Central America.

Annual Gala

October 31, 2025

Da Mikele Illagio

79-17 Albion Ave Elmhurst, NY

Join us to celebrate COCIHAC’s seventh Hispanic Heritage Celebration Gala!

Our Mission

Our mission is to support the youth in our Hispanic communities through education, infrastructure, and fundraising.

Meet Our Founder

Ana Karla Villatoro

Meet founder and philanthropist, Ana Karla Villatoro. With the mission to empower underprivileged youth, Ana founded COCIHAC.

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”

— John Dewey