The Cora Foundation helps Pittsburgh Latino parents fight bullying

May 17, 2024

When bullying affects Hispanic kids specifically, most immigrant parents are not sure about how to proceed. According to Kiria Cora of The Cora Foundation, many Latino children report being taunted and facing racist remarks at schools in Allegheny County and surrounding areas. 

It is personal for Joey and Kiria Cora. They decided to create the Foundation after their struggle trying to help their son facing a terrible episode of bullying at school. The teen was harassed and faced racism from classmates, with the increasingly hostile situation eventually leading to hospitalization. When the school leadership failed to act and discipline the aggressors, the Coras were dismayed.

They decided to act and help others in this situation, especially in the vulnerable Hispanic community. The Cora Foundation’s programs provide strategies and education to prevent and take action against bullying. The staff works with local Latino professionals and organizations to provide psychological and trauma-informed care. Thanks to a partnership with Casa San Jose, workshops were recently offered at Moon Township High School and Pittsburgh Concord Elementary School.