Entre Hermanos
About Entre Hermanos
Entre Hermanos emerged from Seattle, WA in the spring of 1991 when a visionary group of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Latinos recognized a critical gap in social, educational, and health support services for their community. What began as a grassroots initiative has evolved into a respected nonprofit organization that has served the Latino LGBTQ community for over three decades. The organization's journey reflects resilience and growth—from organizing fundraising activities in cooperation with the Washington Latino AIDS Coalition to achieving independent nonprofit status in 2001. Entre Hermanos has become a cultural touchstone, hosting landmark community events like the first Latina Queen contest in 1993 and participating in Seattle's LGBT Pride Parade since the summer of that year. The organization's mission centers on creating a culturally appropriate environment where Latino LGBTQ individuals can access health promotion, disease prevention education, meaningful support services, and community advocacy. Today, Entre Hermanos operates from locations in both Seattle and Yakima, extending its impact across Washington State. The organization's strength lies in its deep roots within the community it serves, built on authentic relationships and shared cultural understanding. Guided by the principle that health and well-being flourish when services are delivered with cultural competency and community voice, Entre Hermanos continues advancing toward its future, always progressing and expanding services for Latinos throughout the state.