Rooted in the Buffalo, NY community since its founding, the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York Inc. exists to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Hispanic Americans who have called Western New York home for generations. The organization honors the journey of early Hispanic arrivals from Central and South America, Mexico, Spain, and the Caribbean who came seeking the American Dream, working in fields, factories, rail yards, and steel plants while building better lives for their families. Today, the Council continues this tradition of recognizing achievement and contribution by highlighting contemporary Hispanic professionals who excel in every sector of society across Western New York. Through community-centered programs like the Casimiro D. Rodriguez Sr. Legacy Fund and the groundbreaking Hispanic Heritage Cultural Institute under development in Buffalo, the organization is creating spaces where the entire community can meet, learn, and celebrate together. The Council's commitment extends to amplifying community voices through partnerships with local institutions, supporting educational initiatives, and raising awareness about issues affecting Hispanic families. By documenting oral histories through projects like the Bracero Oral History Project and maintaining active engagement with the broader Buffalo community, the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York Inc. ensures that past, present, and future contributions of Hispanic Americans remain visible, valued, and inspiring for generations to come.
Buffalo, NY