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“Non-Profit, Community and Faith Organizations: Ket Partners for Integration”
Biography
Since 1998 and under Mr. Ocasio’s stewardship La Casa de Don Pedro has experienced tremendous growth and consolidation of its programs and advocacy activities while adding vigor to its economic development work by employing a focused, targeted, comprehensive, and integrated strategy.
La Casa has also moved solidly into the realm of social entrepreneurial initiatives with affiliate ventures in development, construction, and food preparation while reaffirming its community organizing and advocacy roots at the neighborhood, city, and state levels. Under this organizational model, La Casa has achieved significant success and impact. It is considered among the leading comprehensive multipurpose community-based social services and development organization in New Jersey.