Spanish American Committee: Serving the Hispanic Community of Cleveland Ohio for over 40 Years. Established in 1966, Spanish American Committee for a Better Community is a response by the Hispanic/Latino community of Cleveland to take ownership of the key issues impacting our community and to provide leadership in addressing those issues. Spanish American Committee is the oldest and largest Hispanic human services organization in Ohio. We are a United Way partnering agency, a national affiliate member of the National Council of La Raza, and a HUD-certified housing counseling site. With an annual operating budget of $2.1 million, Spanish American Committee serves more than 5, 500 clients a year. As the primary provider of Hispanic focused human services in the region, Spanish American Committee impacts economic and social development in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and the state. Spanish American Committee 2008 Privacy Policy Site Designed by Rooster Multimedia LLC