Policies of La Mano Extendida

La Mano Extendida is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all individuals. We do not discriminate in the administration of our programs, services, volunteer opportunities, or partnerships on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, immigration status, or socioeconomic background.

Our mission is rooted in compassion, dignity, and community care. We believe every individual deserves access to support, resources, and opportunities regardless of personal identity or life circumstances.

La Mano Extendida strives to serve all members of our community with respect, fairness, and cultural sensitivity while working to remove barriers that prevent individuals and families from receiving assistance.

 La Mano Extendida is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of the individuals, families, volunteers, donors, and partners we serve. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information provided to our organization through our website, programs, events, and communications.

We may collect personal information when individuals:

• Make a donation
• Register for an event or program
• Sign up for volunteer opportunities
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates
• Contact our organization through forms, email, or social media
   

Information collected may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Donation information
• Volunteer or program participation details
   

La Mano Extendida uses collected information to:

• Provide services and resources to individuals and families
• Process donations and issue donation acknowledgments
• Communicate updates about programs, events, and initiatives
• Coordinate volunteer activities
• Improve our services and community outreach
   

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Donor information is kept confidential. La Mano Extendida does not sell or share donor lists with outside organizations.

Our website may collect basic technical information such as IP addresses or browser data for website analytics purposes to help us improve user experience.

Our website may contain links to external organizations or resources. La Mano Extendida is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

 La Mano Extendida is committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity, transparency, and ethical responsibility in all aspects of our operations.

The purpose of this policy is to protect the interests of La Mano Extendida when considering any transaction or arrangement that may benefit the private interest of a board member, staff member, volunteer, or affiliated party.

A conflict of interest may occur when an individual associated with the organization has a personal, financial, or professional interest that could influence or appear to influence decisions made on behalf of La Mano Extendida.

Examples may include:

• Financial relationships with vendors or contractors
• Personal relationships that may influence organizational decisions
• Receiving personal benefit from organizational resources or opportunities
   

Any board member, staff member, or volunteer who believes they may have a conflict of interest must disclose the potential conflict to the organization’s leadership as soon as possible.

Individuals with a potential conflict of interest must remove themselves from discussions, evaluations, or voting related to the matter in question.

Decisions involving potential conflicts must be reviewed and approved by individuals without a conflict to ensure fairness and transparency.

Board members and leadership may be asked to acknowledge this policy annually and disclose any known conflicts.

La Mano Extendida is committed to operating with transparency and accountability in all organizational decisions and relationships.