INDIANA — In a state where Latino communities are growing but often overlooked in long-term economic and leadership opportunities, a new organization is redefining what empowerment looks like. Founded by community leader Hector Morales, The Chingón Legacy is rapidly emerging as one of the most innovative Latino-centered nonprofits in Indiana — blending culture, entrepreneurship, youth development, technology, and community protection in ways the state has never seen.

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While many organizations in Indiana serve the Latino population, The Chingón Legacy is charting a new course. Instead of focusing on single-issue support or temporary relief, the organization is building an ecosystem designed to strengthen families, nurture leadership, and create generational wealth. Morales describes it as a “hub of opportunity,” where every program connects and where Latino families can build stability, confidence, and legacy.

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“Our community deserves more than services,” Morales said. “We deserve opportunity, support, and a real path to build generational legacy.”

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At the heart of the organization’s mission is the belief that empowerment happens over time, not through one-time interventions. The Chingón Legacy emphasizes long-term vision, helping families and individuals grow from adolescence through adulthood and from early ideas to business launch. Rather than offering short-term relief, it is focused on the creation of generational solutions that uplift entire families.

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This philosophy is especially evident in its entrepreneur programs. The Chingón Legacy is the only Latino nonprofit in Indiana offering a full pipeline for future business owners — beginning with the High School Entrepreneur Track, where sophomores and juniors explore entrepreneurship, build early business concepts, and receive mentorship as they approach graduation. Youth who choose to pursue business paths beyond high school are supported as they transition into the adult-focused coaching program, The Chingón Hub, which provides business planning, coaching, resources, and real-world support.

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But the support doesn’t end there. Through its Entrepreneur Investment Program, the organization also offers grants, micro-loans, and funding opportunities for select entrepreneurs who demonstrate readiness and strong business proposals. “We don’t just coach entrepreneurs — we invest in them,” Morales said. “That’s what makes us different.”

Culture is also central to The Chingón Legacy’s identity. The nonprofit’s flagship event — the Annual Latino Parade & 5K — is a celebration of heritage, health, entrepreneurship, and community unity. More than a festival, the event serves as an economic and cultural driver, elevating Latino-owned businesses, encouraging civic participation, and creating a space where families feel pride, visibility, and belonging.

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“It’s not just a parade,” Morales explained. “It’s our cultural economy in motion.”

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The organization is also responding to a growing need that many Latino families face: mental and emotional health support for youth. Through its psychological group support program for ages 12–17, The Chingón Legacy brings certified professionals to guide youth through emotional challenges, confidence-building, communication skills, and early leadership development. The program creates a safe space for Latino teens and integrates pathways into entrepreneurship or community leadership when appropriate.

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“Our youth carry heavy emotional weight,” Morales shared. “We strengthen them mentally and prepare them to lead.”

Another defining aspect of The Chingón Legacy is its commitment to modernization. The nonprofit stands out as one of the first Latino organizations in Indiana to operate through a fully automated digital ecosystem. Its website and systems are built to offer instant, private, and fully online support.

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Families can register for programs, receive updates, track progress, join youth support groups, request assistance, book notary appointments, apply for business coaching, and even sign up for the emergency community support program — all without making a phone call. Everything is automated: intake, reminders, case tracking, donor receipts, sponsorship workflows, event registration, youth updates, and more.

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“Our community shouldn’t have to wait three weeks for help,” Morales said. “Technology allows us to support people instantly and privately.”

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The Chingón Legacy also fills a critical gap for immigrant families by offering community protection services such as notary public support and help preparing USCIS forms — always with the clear understanding that the organization does not offer legal advice or representation. Instead, it provides document preparation, organizational guidance, and connections to legal professionals when needed, making the process less intimidating and more accessible.

“We fill the gap between needing help and actually getting it,” Morales said.

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What truly sets The Chingón Legacy apart is its holistic model. It is simultaneously an entrepreneurship hub, a youth development center, a cultural organization, an immigrant support resource, and an innovation-driven community builder. In essence, it's the equivalent of several nonprofits in one. Few organizations in Indiana, if any, combine emotional wellness, economic advancement, culture, and community protection into a unified, strategic mission.

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Morales believes this multifaceted model is exactly what the community has been missing. “Our families deserve a place where everything connects — where culture, opportunity, and support meet.”

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The organization is now expanding its programs, building partnerships, preparing for its major annual events, and laying the groundwork for statewide impact. Morales envisions a future where Latino families feel safe, capable, and inspired — and where Indiana’s Latino youth grow into leaders, business owners, and change-makers.

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“Our dream is a future where Latino families feel protected, confident, and capable,” he said. “A future where our kids have options, our entrepreneurs have access, and our culture is celebrated.”

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As for the movement he is building, Morales says it simply: “This is about legacy. Not mine — ours.”