AGIF Objectives

EDUCATION

Provide information and motivate those interested in education, scholarships, and post secondary educational opportunities.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION

Establish AGIF Youth chapters; to train youth in leadership and motivation values; to help with their education through academic and trade scholarships, to promote better career opportunities.

EMPLOYMENT

Establish communications with corporations, businesses, and job placement organizations, to assist with job training, referrals, placement, and to ensure equal employment opportunities.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Enforce, defend and protect the civil and human rights of Hispanics, women and other minorities and to ensure equal opportunities as mandated by federal and state laws.

LEGISLATION

Provide input on enforcement of legislation that protects the rights of Hispanic veterans, their families and other minorities concerning affirmative action, benefits from social and educational.

TEXAS PROUD

The American GI Forum is the largest Federally Chartered Hispanic Veterans organization in the United States with Chapters in 40 states and Puerto Rico.  The AGIF supports other Hispanic organizations, such as LULAC, NCLR, IMAGE, HACER, and many others.  AGIF has a Corporate Advisory Board (AGIFCAP) that helps with technical advice and financial support.

Official Motto

“Education is our Freedom and Freedom Should be Everybody’s Business”