History of Servicios Latinos
Servicios Latinos De Burlington County, Inc. (Sel-Buc)
is a private 501c3 non-profit human service agency,
founded in February 3, 2000 by Angela Mateo Gonzalez.
Sel-Buc’s mission is to advance the Hispanic population
of Burlington County by providing individual clients
with assistance in translation and the securing of
education, employment, housing, transportation, health
and other related services.
Some of the services that we offer our clients are:
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes; Citizenship
classes; Basic Immigration services; translation
services; and general assistance for those seeking
housing, doctors, dentists, and directing clients to
proper legal resources in our county and other southern
NJ areas.
Servicios Latinos hosts a number of events throughout
the year including an annual Health Fair (which was the
first Hispanic Health Fair in Burlington County),
Hispanic Heritage Concert, Christmas Toy Drive and
Children’s Party( Three Kings Celebration), Thanksgiving
turkey distribution for needy families, Immigration
workshops and the Mt. Holly Gardens Clean-up Day.
Servicios Latinos (Sel-Buc) along with Angela Mateo
Gonzalez (Executive Director) has received national,
state, and local recognition through the following
awards:
2006 Woman of Inspiration Award by Burlington County
College
2005 Leadership in building local system of care by
Partners For Kids and Families
2004 Recognition during National Public Health week for
contributions to eliminate health disparities by the
Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholder and the
Burlington County Health Department
2004 Recognition for dedication and service to the
community by the Coalition Against Tobacco.
2004 Woman of Achievement Award by the NJ State
Federation of Women’s Clubs
2004 Recognition for Exceptional Service in the Public
Interest by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
2003 Women Who Inspire Us Award by Woman’s Day Magazine
and Dove Soap
2002 Burlington County Woman of the Year Award by the
Burlington County Advisory Counsel on Women
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