The Latino Task Force (LTF) of Monroe County is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization created in 2006. The organization works to advance the contributions of the Latino community through civic activities such a voter education and registration, policy analysis, and Latino and international heritage events. 

Group members support fair and equal public policies and practices that respect the rights and cultural diversity of all the residents of Monroe County.

The Latino Task Force is the only Latino group solely serving Monroe County, and participation as members of the Board of Directors or Committees is open to all who support the mission of the organization

2007 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 

Speaking to a crowd of over 100 guests at a gala dinner held October 13, 2007 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, Pedro Cortes, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth, praised the work of the Latino Task Force (LTF) of Monroe County. “Over the last year, the Latino Task Force has provided valuable services to Monroe County by bringing together Latino newcomers and long time residents,” he said.  “It has also championed the human rights and dignity of each person in the community.  The organization’s hard work has not gone unnoticed in Harrisburg.”  Photos First Noche De Gala   Gala Sponsors

Photo Above: Pedro A. Cortes, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth , receives a leadership recognition award from members of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board of the Latino Task Force (LTF) at the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Left to right, Dagmaris Cabezas (LTF President); Deacon Jose Munoz (Advisory Board), Secretary Cortes, Jackie Irizarry (LTF Secretary/Treasurer); Maria Ferreris (LTF Vice President for Cultural Affairs). Several photos on this site are provided courtesy of Amilcar Arroyo of El Mensajero.