Founded in 1967, the Hispanic Committee of Virginia, or el Comite Hispano de Virginia, provides a broad and integrated combination of programs and services in direct response to the needs of the Hispanic community in Northern Virginia, including education, employment, health education, immigration, information and referral, and social services, all of which are supported by a strong and stable volunteer program. The mission of the organization is to provide programs and services that enable Hispanic immigrants to participate more fully and contribute to American society.