Our Story
Círculo de la Hispanidad was founded in 1980 in Long Beach, New York, by Gil Bernardino as a grassroots organization dedicated to serving the needs of Hispanic immigrants. Over the years, it has evolved from a single program to offering over twenty diverse programs in Education & Career Services, Health, Housing, Crisis Intervention, Violence Prevention, and Youth Development. The Hempstead office was established shortly after the Long Beach office, allowing Círculo to expand its reach and impact.