Mi Familia Vota Launches!
July 1, 2000
In July 2000, Mi Familia Vota became a non-profit organization as part of a campaign from the Organization of Los Angeles Workers (OLAW). It was initially called “Mi Familia Vota 100%” and it was built on the belief that in order to succeed, everyone has to participate – that voting…
Read moreMi Familia Vota Opens Offices in Pico Union and San Fernando, CA
August 1, 2000
In 2001, Mi Familia Vota expands its presence in the Los Angeles area by opening offices in the Pico Union and San Fernando Valley areas. The offices closed in 2002.
Read moreHello, Arizona!
July 1, 2004
After moving away from California, Mi Familia Vota found a new home in Phoenix, Arizona in July of 2004 where it has been headquartered in ever since.
Read moreHowdy, Texas!
January 1, 2006
In 2006, Mi Familia Vota saw the need to help the Latino community in Texas and opened offices in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.
Read moreEchoing Through the Rocky Mountains
January 1, 2006
With presence already in 3 key Latino lstates, Mi Familia Vota decided to echo is message through the Rocky Mountains and opened up offices in Denver, Aurora and Pueblo, Colorado in 2006.
Read more¡Ya Es Hora!
April 4, 2006
Mi Familia Vota teamed up with the National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials (NALEO), the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), Univision, Entravision, and Impremedia to launch the “Ya Es Hora” campaign, a new effort to motivate 1 million Legal Permanent Residents to become U.S. citizens.
Read more1.4 Million New U.S. Citizens!
September 1, 2006
The “Ya Es Hora” campaign surpasses its goal and in total helped 1.4 million people become citizens.
Read moreBen Monterroso Becomes Executive Director
October 1, 2006
In October 2006, long-time immigrant-rights and social justice activist Ben Monterroso becomes the full-time executive director of the organization.
Read moreGet Out & Vote
January 1, 2007
With the presidential election fast approaching, Mi Familia Vota focused much of 2007 in its Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts in Arizona, Texas, Colorado and Nevada. The outcome was a turnout of 9.7 million Latinos at the polls.
Read moreYa Es Hora – Hágase Contar
January 1, 2009
In 2009, Mi Familia Vota brought back its successful “Ya Es Hora” campaign – with a new twist. It was now called “Ya Es Hora – Hágase Contar,” which focused on encouraging Latinos to participate in the 2010 U.S. Census.
Read moreWhat Happens in Vegas….Builds More Political Power
January 1, 2010
As Nevada became a more critical and swing state, Mi Familia Vota saw the power of the growing Latino population and opened an office in Las Vegas in 2010.
Read moreYa Es Hora – Ve Y Vota
January 1, 2011
After the census, “Ya Es Hora” continued its momentum and came back as “Ya Es Hora – Ve Y Vota,” which encouraged the Latino community to turn out and vote in the 2o12 presidential election.
Read moreTime to Head East
January 1, 2012
In 2012, Mi Familia Vota became a coast-to-coast operating organization when it opened offices in Orlando and Tampa, FL.
Read moreMi Familia Vota Returns to California
March 1, 2012
After being away for nearly a decade, Mi Familia Vota returns to its home state by opening up offices in Modesto, Fresno and Riverside/San Bernardino, California.
Read more93K Voter Registrations!
December 1, 2012
In 2012 was the first time Mi Familia Vota set out to have a voter registration goal which was reached when over 93K citizens registered to vote.
Read moreMi Familia Vota Wins NASS Medallion Award
February 2, 2013
In 2013, the National Association of Secretaries of States (NASS) awards Mi Familia Vota with the NASS Medallion for efforts enhancing civic participation within the Latino community.
Read moreMi Familia Vota Wins Civic Engagement Advocate of the Year Award
March 28, 2014
In March of 2014, The Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus recognizes Mi Famila Vota for its service to the people of Nevada and awards the organization with the Civic Engagement Advocate of the Year award.
Read moreRecognition by Senator Harry Reid
April 11, 2014
In April of 2014, Mi Familia Vota received the Certificate of Commendation from U.S. Senator Harry Reid.
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