Empowering the

Latino Community

of San Fernando Valley

A proud local chapter of the Mexican American

Political Association (MAPA)

Join the Movement

Empowering the

Latino Community of

San Fernando Valley

A proud local chapter of the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA)

Join the Movement

Who We Are

The Mexican American Political Association (MAPA) was founded in 1960 to advance the political empowerment of Mexican-Americans and Latino communities in the U.S.

Learn More

Who We Are

The Mexican American Political Association (MAPA) was founded in 1960 to advance the political empowerment of Mexican-Americans and Latino communities in the U.S.

Learn More

As the San Fernando Valley Chapter, we are committed to:

Increasing Latino

political representation

We advocate for greater Latino representation at all levels of government to ensure our communities have a voice in the decisions that shape their future.

Promoting

civic education

We empower individuals through civic education, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to actively participate in democracy.

Fighting for equitable

public policy

We work to advance public policies

that address systemic inequalities

and promote justice, fairness, and opportunity for all Latino communities.

As the San Fernando Valley Chapter, we are committed to:

Increasing Latino

political representation

We advocate for greater Latino representation at all levels of government to ensure our communities have a voice in the decisions that shape their future.

Promoting

civic education

We empower individuals through civic education, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to actively participate in democracy.

Fighting for equitable public policy

We work to advance public policies that address systemic inequalities and promote justice, fairness, and opportunity for all Latino communities.

Why This Matters in

San Fernando Valley

Population (2023)

Approx. 1.8 million

Latino residents

42% of total population

MAPA Impact

From 36 chapters to

national policy impact

Why This Matters in San Fernando Valley

Population (2023)

Approx.

1.8 million

Latino residents

42% of total population

MAPA Impact

From 36 chapters to national policy impact

Get Involved

Become a Member

Take an active role

in community change.

Volunteer

Support our events,

outreach, and campaigns.

Educate and

Register Voters

Help inform and

empower our people.

Get Involved

Become a Member

Take an active role in community change.

Volunteer

Support our events, outreach, and campaigns.

Educate and

Register Voters

Help inform and

empower our people.

Latino Voices, Lasting Change

We envision a future where Latino communities are fully represented at every level of government, and where an engaged, informed electorate leads the charge for equity, inclusion, and lasting systemic change.