Since 1966, The Spanish American Committee (SAC) has been dedicated to serving as the gateway to socioeconomic success for the Hispanic community of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and the state. SAC has been creating opportunities that lead low-income individuals and families to self-sufficiency for nearly 50 years, making it the longest-operating Hispanic/Latino Social Services agency in the state of Ohio. SAC currently serves over 5,500 disadvantaged individuals and families each year, with over 1,500 of those being new clients.SAC provides opportunities through 5 core programs that provide clients with family support and childcare services, financial literacy education and training, housing education and guidance, employment training and services, and adult education opportunities such as English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and the only Spanish-language GED program in Ohio. This effective multi-service model ensures that all our clients’ needs are met in one place, making the socioeconomic success and self-sufficiency they seek more accessible than ever.
