The Puerto Rican, American and Caribbean Organization

We aim to promote awareness and educate the Miami Valley about Hispanic Culture.

Mission Statement

The Puerto Rican, American and Caribbean Organization is organized exclusively to provide charitable services, promote awareness and educate the Dayton community and surrounding areas about the Hispanic culture.

PACO is dedicated to the success of the Hispanic Community. We are a non-profit organization established in January 1991. A staff of volunteers, seventy-five percent of which are Hispanic, operates PACO. Our goals are to promote awareness and educate the Dayton community about the rich Hispanic culture. PACO promotes Hispanic arts and offers cultural events. In the future, we will provide assistance and referrals to the Hispanic community regarding housing, education, jobs, interpreters, banking services, and family service programs.

Our vision to be recognized throughout the Dayton and Miami Valley region as the Hispanic organization committed to the well-being of our community.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Meet the Board

Karla Knox

President
Edwin Corporán

Vice-president of PACO and Entertainment Chair of the Hispanic Heritage Festival.
Mike Wathen

Treasurer
Michael González Casiano

Volunteer Coordinator

Christina Méndez

Marketing + Webmaster
Martha-Jeannette Rodriguez

Community Liaison
Wilma Matos

Community Relations
Paola Kinsey

Vendor Coordinator

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Secretary
Jorge Erazo
Sponsors
Ivelise Davila
Operations
Johnny Lugo
Vendor Co Chair
Rene Velasquez
Beer Chair
Bryan Kinsey
Assistant Treasurer
Adriana Davila Griffin
Ex-Officio
Yvonne Wathen

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Questions about PACO? Send us message

Join the team

By volunteering with us, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Hispanic heritage culture, music, learn Spanish, traditions, and meet new people from different countries.

We want to promote monthly events in addition to our yearly Hispanic Heritage event in Dayton. We believe that by coming together as a community, we can make a positive impact on the lives of those around us. That's why we invite you to bring your talents, ideas, and skills to our organization and help us make our monthly meetings fun and enjoyable for everyone.

Whether you have experience in event planning, marketing, music, art, social media, or simply a passion for making a difference, we welcome you to be part of our team.

By volunteering with us, you can create lasting memories and friendships while contributing to a good cause.

We are also looking to partner with local groups, organizations, and businesses.

So, what are you waiting for? Join us and make a difference in our community! We can't wait to see the amazing things we can accomplish together. Send us a message and let's chat!!