Casa de la Cultura

Casa de la Cultura main building in Del Rio texas; El Comite Cultural del Pueblo, Inc. Was founded in 1980 when a group of parents met to discuss the young people of Del Rio, their problems in school and the lack of meaningful activities for them. At these meetings the idea was developed to establish a cultural arts organization which would promote the appreciation of Mexican-American culture and better the community through cultural and educational activities. In teaching our children the beauty of our culture, we reinforce their self-esteem. The lack of self-esteem seemed to be a problem leading to lack of achievement in school, dropping-out, drug use, teen pregnancy and delinquency. By providing culturally enriching activities, we occupy their time and it gives us an opportunity to counsel troubled youth. Every instructor is made aware of our purposes and is committed to them as well as to his or her art form

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Casa
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• Cultura
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• rio
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• arts
• and
• literacy
• classes.
• Ballet
• Folklorico
• Singing
• Cake
• Decorating
• Violin
• drawing
• teatro