The Hispanic Community Affairs Council (HCAC) is a community-based organization in Alameda County. It was organized in 1978 by a group of individuals interested in providing a forum to debate issues of interest to the Latino/Hispanic communities, sharing information regarding employment opportunities, and developing a broad network of concerned individuals. It formally became a 501(c)(3) organization in January 1986.

In twenty-five years HCAC’s Board of Directors, Advisory Board and volunteers have raised and given out over $1 million dollars in scholarship grants. Operating with no paid staff or consultants, minimal overhead and no permanent offices, HCAC volunteers each year raise and direct 100% of all money donated to HCAC scholarships.

The overall purpose of HCAC is to promote the value of education, cultural diversity, community involvement, and political awareness.