HAAP Facts
- Started in 1990 with 237 Pasco students.
- Is now in Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, Finley, Burbank, Connell, Moses Lake and Yakima communities.
- Has awarded over $1,000,000 scholarships since its inception.
- Has recognized over 30,000 students in grades 4-12 in the last 18 years.
- Recognized over 3,500 students from several communities in 2007.
- Has a board of 17 "non-paid" volunteers who oversee the program and has no paid staff.
- Has hundreds of volunteers who contribute in each HAAP community.
- Has the support of local school districts.
- Has received broad base community and business support.
- Provides support and mentors to students as they enroll in college.
- Provides higher education information to Spanish speaking parents.
- Works closely with colleges and universities to enhance scholarship, financial aid and counseling opportunities for its students.
HAAP has been recognized for its Community educational leadership by:
- The Mid-Columbia Education Alliance
- El Comite de Dialogo Educacional
- The Washington Apple Education Foundation
- The Southwest Washington Association of School Administrators
(SEWASA) and the ESD #123
- The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- The Society of Hispanic Professional engineers
- The 2006 KCTS Golden Apple
- Award Program for Excellence in Education
HAAP encourages students to graduate from college and then give back to the community. This means volunteering through HAAP and many other broadbase community non-profit organizations like Kiwanis, March of Dimes, United Way and numerous others. We believe by contributing to the entire community one can have a greater impact in the Hispanic community!