Organización Latino Americana (OLA)
Our Mission
Comprised of Foothill faculty, staff, and administrators, Organización Latino Americana (OLA) fosters the academic success of Foothill College students of Latino descent through community building, advocacy, and the facilitation of support services. In addition, OLA promotes the awareness of diverse Latino culture and heritage.
How to Join
Submit a memberships application
For more information, contact Alexis Aguilar at AguilarAlexis@foothill.edu.
Who We Are
We are Foothill faculty, staff, and administrators supporting OLA's Mission
See the list of current members
Tamales Season is Here
Our Tamale Fundraiser is back! Place your order for some deliciosos homemade tamales and help us raise funds for our annual scholarship.
PAYMENT DUE 11/29/23
Payment methods include:
Venmo: Alexis-Aguilar
Cash: Catalina Rodriguez (Bldg 2000, Room 2002)
For more information, check out our Order Form.
Final date to order: Wednesday, 11/29/23
Pick up date: Monday, 12/4/23 or Tuesday, 12/5/23
OLA Scholarship
Deadline to Apply: Sunday, 2/18/2024
Scholarship Description and Application
October is Latinx Heritage Month
During the month of October, Foothill students, led by an O.L.A. advisor, create and present programming that highlights the diversity of Latino/a culture, including their unique issues and challenges, as well as their achievements and contributions within the United States context.
Visit Heritage & Health Series for past programs.
Past Events
Scholarship OpportunitiesOLA offers a scholarship of $500 to current Foothill students who demonstrate a commitment to uplifting the Latina/o community. Apply online. We welcome donations for the OLA scholarship. Donate online. OLA Scholarship Winners
In addition, we have yearly fundraisers to raise money for scholarships. |