Nevada

Housing Counseling & Utility Assistance

Housing Counseling

CPLC is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved counseling agency with more than thirty years of experience. We provide housing counseling services designed to help you get the information you need to make sound decisions, identify affordable housing options, and maintain housing stability.  

Downpayment Assistance

Are you a first-time homebuyer in Clark County? Our HUD Certified Housing Counselors will provide you with complete financial assessment and screen you for all applicable down payment assistance programs available within Nevada.  

Counseling

Including financial assessment, development of an individualized financial action plan, and pre-purchase counseling to prepare families for homeownership. These counseling services act as a pre-requisite for a family to obtain a cost-effective mortgage loan, decrease the risk of foreclosure, and increase the ability to successfully purchase a home. 

Homebuyer Education

Education on the opportunities and responsibilities inherent in pre and post home purchases.  We offer monthly in-person homebuyer workshops in Spanish and English. To register or inquire about our workshop schedule, email us at homebuyeredlv@cplc.org.  In addition, we offer an on-line option in partnership with eHomeAmerica for a fee of $99. Click on the following link to access the site.  

Sign Up for a class here: Chicanos Por la Causa, Inc. Nevada 

Contact Info

555 N Maryland Pkwy 
Las Vegas, NV. 89101 
(702) 207-1614

Workforce

CPLC YouthBuild

CPLC YouthBuild helps young people ages 16–24 earn their high school equivalent while gaining valuable workforce and leadership skills. Participants receive education support, career readiness training, and hands-on learning opportunities designed to prepare them for long-term employment and career pathways. 

A key component of the program includes construction skills training, where participants gain practical, hands-on experience in the building trades. Through this training, youth learn foundational construction techniques, workplace safety, teamwork, and industry-recognized skills that can lead to employment in the construction and skilled trades sectors. 

In addition to workforce training, participants receive mentorship, leadership development opportunities, and support services to help them build confidence and create a path toward a stable future. 

 Chicanos Por La Causa YouthBuild Las Vegas Application

Contact Info

555 N Maryland Pkwy 
Las Vegas, NV. 89101 

Regina Burgos 725-274-2848 

Gustavo Jimenez 702-378-3001 

Growth Opportunity

The Growth Opportunity Program works with young people ages 15–18h who have been impacted by the juvenile justice system. The program provides mentorship, workforce readiness training, educational support, and wraparound services to help participants re-engage with school, employment, and positive life pathways. 

Participants receive guidance and support to build essential life and career skills, while also gaining opportunities for paid work experience in the field of technology. Through hands-on learning and real-world work opportunities, youth develop practical skills in technology-related fields that can lead to long-term employment and career growth. 

The program focuses on helping participants build confidence, develop professional skills, and connect with career pathways that support economic stability and personal success. 

Interest Form

Contact Info

555 N Maryland Pkwy 
Las Vegas, NV. 89101 

Kristin Jones 702-672-1955 

Brandon Chapman 702-546-0884 

CPLC HOPWA

The HOPWA program provides housing assistance and supportive services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. Services may include rental assistance, housing placement, and case management to ensure stable housing and improved quality of life.

CPLC Prestamos

CPLC Prestamos supports entrepreneurs and small business owners by providing access to capital, technical assistance, and business advising. The program focuses on helping underserved entrepreneurs launch, grow, and sustain their businesses while strengthening local economies.

Contact Info

555 N Maryland Pkwy 
Las Vegas, NV. 89101 
(702) 207-1614 

Prestamos Contact Info:

Noe Gonzalez, Business Advisor 
(702) 207-1614 
noe.gonzalez@cplc.org 

CPLC Advocacy & Community Engagement

CPLC’s Advocacy and Community Engagement efforts focus on strengthening community voice, building partnerships, and advancing policies that support opportunity for families across Nevada. Through collaboration with local organizations, community leaders, and coalitions, this work helps ensure that community needs are reflected in decision-making processes. 

Our team works to build relationships with partners across sectors, host community events, connect residents with civic resources, and support initiatives that promote economic opportunity, education, housing stability, and community well-being. 

Contact Info

555 N Maryland Pkwy 
Las Vegas, NV 89101 

Rudy Zamora 702-724-5386 

CPLC VITA Tax Preparation Program

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax preparation services to individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. IRS-certified volunteers assist community members with filing federal and state tax returns, ensuring they receive eligible tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit. 

Through this program, CPLC helps families maximize their refunds, avoid costly tax preparation fees, and improve their financial stability. 

Contact Info

555 N Maryland Pkwy 
Las Vegas, NV 89101 

Service Hours: 
Thursday – Saturday 
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM