LA SED - Latin Americans for Social & Economic Development, Inc. - This Site Is Under Construction

Who We Are

Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development, Inc. (LASED�) is a 501c3 nonprofit agency serving Latinos and residents of Southwest Detroit. LASED assists people of all ages with a variety of bilingual services, and provides leadership through the development of programs addressing issues that affect the ethnic groups living in our community.

Who We Serve

Since its founding in 1969, LASED has served over 400,000 individuals, most of who have been low-income and have limited English proficiency. Our wide range of services include advocacy - the core of our assistance - translation and interpretation, information and referral services, and services for seniors, youth, and families.

LASED has serviced this community for almost 40 years serving approximately 11,000 unduplicated individuals each year. There is hardly a person in Metro Detroit or Michigan whose family, friends, or own life has not been touched by LA SED's services. Every member of our board is or was a resident of our neighborhood. Many members of our staff are former clients. Because of this longstanding role serving people at all stages of life, LASED has a unique ability to mobilize and engage local residents.

LA SED assists people of all ages with a variety of bilingual services ranging from specific to general. LA SED's leadership efforts are realized through the development of programs addressing the issues that affect the diverse ethnic groups living in our community. At LA SED, we view each individual as a person of worth and dignity entitled to every courtesy. We strive to be prompt, courteous and accurate in the performance of our duties.

LA SED's programs are funded by the United Way for Southeastern Michigan, MDOT, other foundations, corporations and private donations. Funded in part by the Michigan Department of Career Development and the City of Detroit Employment and Training Department Equal Opportunity Employer/ Program. Auxiliary aids and Services available upon request to individual with disabilities. TTY Number: 1-800-649-3777 LA SED, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and program operator and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, height, marital status, arrest without conviction, disability, political affiliation or belief.

At LA SED, we believe that by working together we can make a difference.