| Volume 20, No. 5 May 20, 2011 |
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HF Raises $1 Million at Star-Studded Benefit Gala at The Waldorf=Astoria
The Hispanic Federation welcomed nearly over 700 distinguished guests and honorees to its star-studded 2011 Annual Benefit Gala at The Waldorf=Astoria. Under the theme of "Ignite the Light," the Federation's gala helped raise over 1 million dollars to support programs and services for the Latino community. The gala featured co-Masters of Ceremonies Lin Manuel Miranda, Tony and Grammy Award Winning Composer-Lyricist and Actor, and MTV Host and Actress Julissa Bermudez. Entertainment legend Charo was one of a number of special presenters and performers, including multi-platinum recording artist Frankie Negron and Dancer and Actor John Rua. Read more... For photos of the event, click here...
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Hispanic Federation Launches
Anti-Homophobia Public Education Campaign
On Tuesday, May 17th, the International Day Against Homophobia, the Hispanic Federation and the LUCES Coalition (Latinos United Against AIDS) held a a press conference to announce the launch of a public education campaign designed to bring attention to the social problems and public health threat posed by homophobia and anti-gay bias.
Read more... Learn more... Speak out...
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Congratulations to
Arminda "Mindy" Figueroa!
HF Board Member and President of Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications, Arminda "Mindy" Figueroa, recently won the prestigious Small Business Person of the Year Awards of the The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Her company Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications was also recognized with the Notable Established Small Business Award. Congratulations to Mindy and the Latin2Latin team for this well-deserved award! For more information, click here.
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Hispanic Leadership Institute Celebrates Graduating Class of 2011
The Hispanic Federation is proud to announce the 2011 graduating class of the Hispanic Leadership Institute Non-Profit Management Program, a ten-week certificate seminar implemented in partnership with Baruch College's Graduate School of Public Affairs. HLI is designed to help Latino non-profit managers develop and improve their management skills and work more effectively within the broader community. We are extremely proud that 15 of our nonprofit leaders, representing thirteen HF member agencies, graduated during the spring semester. Congratulations HLI class of 2011! We look forward to hearing all about your future accomplishments and success.
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Pathways to Academic Excellence
On Thursday, May 12th, twenty Latino families completed our month-long Pathways College Prep Series. The series provided parents of high school students with vital information on the college process and what they need to do to ensure their kids are college ready. The workshop series discussed GPA goals, the SAT, ACT and Regents exams, Advanced Placement and Honors courses, college visits, the college application, college financing, scholarship opportunities, college essay focus, and teacher recommendations.
The Pathways program is an important part of our efforts to increase the number of Latino students who enroll and graduate from college. For more information on Pathways, please contact Jessica Guzman.
Pathways is being made possible through the generous support of Time Warner, the Altman Foundation and City Council of New York.
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Employment Opportunities
The Hispanic Federation seeks a Health Advocacy Director and an Environment and Sustainability Initiatives Director.
Requirements: Minimum of a BA/BS degree and at least three years of professional experience. Please submit resume and cover letter to Jaslyn Jimenez-Pena.
Full job descriptions can be found by clicking below:
Heath Advocacy Director - Job Description
Evironment Advocay Director - Job Description |
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College Prep Series
Employment Opportunities |
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