From the start. she proved herself to be a formidable force in the struggle for civil rights. Soon after moving to our city. she became a leader within the Mission Coalition Organization. a diverse network of local agencies that advocated for employment. housing. and education reform. For forty years. until her untimely passing. she directed the Mission Language and Vocational School. a nonprofit community organization that offers English as a Second Language. and a wide range of computer and vocational courses for all immigrants. Among her many accomplishments with MLVS. she established the flourishing Latino Cuisine Culinary Academy. which provides immigrant workers with expanded opportunities within the San Francisco food industry. In addition to her commitment to MLVS. Rosario was a key leader in many campaigns and coalitions for social and economic justice. including the San Francisco Latino Voter Registration Project.
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