Welcome
Welcome to Acción Colombia, a non-profit organization, exempt from taxes under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization creates spaces to keep Colombian culture current as an integral part of Hispanic diversity in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
On this page you will find information about the programs and activities that Acción Colombia develops. Leave us your comments and suggestions in Contact because you are an important part in strengthening our work. Thanks for visiting us!
You are all invited to the virtual Poetry Workshop
Join us for "Encontrar Nuestra Voz: Taller de Poesía," - a unique poetry workshop part of the XVIII International Poetry Festival" Palabra en el Mundo," celebrating its 10th edition in Philadelphia!
About us
In 2003 volunteers under the initiative of Manuel Portillo, who was Director of the organization "Proyecto sin Fronteras", and several Colombian students, decided to embark on the project of forming a group that would represent the Colombian community in the metropolitan area of Philadelphia. In 2010 Acción Colombia was established as a non-profit organization. Today it is made up of a group of Hispanic leaders who have the invaluable collaboration of volunteers committed to promoting and strengthening the Colombian community in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. In 2017 Acción Colombia obtained the legal status of a non-profit under Section 501 (c) (3).
The organization and its programs have evolved over the years: conferences and Naturalization classes have been organized on the migratory issue; annual programs such as the promotion and organization of the Mobile Consulate, the International Poetry Festival Word in the World, and the Sal y Dulce Latin American Christmas Festival have become a staple of the group. To continue promoting culture, education and recreation, new alliances with civil and social institutions have been developed.
Mission
Promote leadership in the Colombian and Latin American community by fostering art, culture, and civic engagement in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Vision
To be recognized as an organization that advocates, develops leadership, and empowers the Latino community in the area.
Do you want to volunteer?
This is a very personal decision that must be made by evaluating the reasons that move us, our concerns, capacities, and aptitudes, in addition to the social needs of our environment. If you are interested in collaborating in some of the projects carried out by Acción Colombia, you can fill out the online form. We will contact you.
Pennsylvania Council of the Arts
Accion Colombia receives funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
