Instituto Latino de Cuidado Pastoral, Inc (ILCP)
201 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-645-0826

A Brief History of the Institute

The Latino Institute of Pastoral Care, Inc. was begun on September 10, 2001 by the Reverend Dr. Rebeca M. Radillo with a dream and her American Express card.

Since its inception, the Institute has served more than four thousand and five hundred (4,500) people by providing classes, training events and workshops for lay and clergy persons in a wide variety of areas, such as: Biblical and theological foundations of pastoral care; women, depression and spirituality; men and mental health, conflict resolution; post-traumatic stress syndrome; addressing domestic violence; understanding the hyperactive child; parenting skills; and education and prevention of HIV/AIDS.

The information and training that these persons have received can be multiplied several times over because they go back to serve in their respective churches and communities.

Another important part of the ministry of the Institute, in collaboration with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has been the work with victims of 9-11. This ministry has included referrals for counseling, workshops addressing trauma, and financial assistance with beginning small business.

One of the significant aspects of the ministry of the Institute has been its collaboration with community agencies, such as the Latino Commission on AIDS and the Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. In addition, the Institute has worked with all of the mainline denominations, as well as with churches of other denominations, such as the Salvation Army, Assemblies of God, Church of God, and the Pentecostal Church.

Funding for the Latino Institute of Pastoral Care, Inc. has come from the Trinity Parish Grants Program (Episcopal Church), the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC), United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church, Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. (Sub-contract for Latino Alliance for Healthy Families), Latino Commission on AIDS, tuition from students, workshops, consultant fees, and gifts from individuals and churches.

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