The Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC) at the University of Minnesota, announced Chicanos Latinos Unidos En Servicio (CLUES) as a recipient of the 2002-2003 Outstanding Community Partner Award at a reception held on Wednesday, April 23.  The award, chosen by the Community Involvement and Service-Learning staff at CCLC, was in recognition of CLUES' dedication and commitment to their partnership with CCLC for the support of students, faculty and staff engaged in service learning. 

The Annual Recognition Event, held at Northrup Auditorium, was to honor students, faculty, and community agencies' work in local communities.  Laurel Hirt, Community Involvement and Service Learning Coordinator, who presented the award, states that, “CCLC selects the recipients of this award based on the demonstrated commitment and responsiveness of the organization to service-learning.  CLUES staff members, Alejandra Reyes and Melissa Ganshert, display this commitment through their work with University student tutors, by participating as training session facilitators, by serving on committees for CCLC and by regularly attending service-learning meetings and events.”

Since 1981, CLUES has been providing linguistically appropriate and culturally competent services to Latinos in Minnesota.  In 2002, CLUES provided over 23,900 clients with services in Mental Health Services, Chemical Health Services, Family Services, Aging Well Services, Employment Services, and Educational Services.  CLUES mission is to enhance the quality of life of Chicano Latinos in Minnesota.