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 Mi Casa Welcomes 4 Board Members
Mi Casa is delighted to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors: - Richard Gonzales - GCR LLP
- Rafael Medina - Entravision Communications
- James Perez Foster - touchPoint Partners, LLC
- Debbie Trujillo - KeyBank
Richard Gonzales (far left) is a Partner at GCR with more than 25 years of legal experience in the public and private sectors. A graduate of Stanford Law, Richard specializes in public finance, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions. Richard is also active in the American GI Forum, as well as other charitable organizations, including Girls, Inc., El Centro Su Teatro, and KUVO Public Radio. Rafael Medina (far right) is the Marketing & Communications Director for Entravision Communications. He manages the marketing, promotions and community outreach efforts for Colorado's leading Spanish-language television, radio, and online media properties. Rafael, a Denver native and first generation American, is passionate about supporting the Latino community and volunteers for organizations that serve Hispanic families. James Perez Foster (center left) is an entrepreneur and business executive with touchPoint Partners. In 2004, he quit his job on Wall Street to move to Denver and start a bank to serve the Latino community. After four years and more than $20 million raised, James proudly watched Lakewood-based Solera National Bank open its doors to the community. James also has expertise in new market penetration, board governance and corporate social responsibility. Debbie Trujillo (center right) is the Vice President of Programs for KeyBank. With over 30 years of experience in the banking industry, Debbie is passionate about building bridges between Colorado's businesses and the Hispanic community. Debbie has been on the Board of Directors for the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Denver for five years and was the board chair in 2011. |
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Adult Programs at the Mi Casa Neighborhood Center
 At the Neighborhood Center at Lake Middle School, Mi Casa offers much more than just afterschool programs for youth.
Mi Casa offers adults free and low-cost classes in the evenings to fit their schedule.
Will you help us spread the word about these resources in northwest Denver?
ESL Class Registration
- March 8 at 6 p.m.
- ESL courses cost $20 and are taught by professional language instructors
Considering a Business?
- March 20 at 5:30 p.m. (in English and Spanish)
- A free info session for people interested in learning what it takes to succeed as a small business owner
Bilingual Computer Classes
- In ENGLISH: Registration is April 10 at 6 p.m.
- In SPANISH: Registration is April 12 at 6 6 p.m.
All classes take place at the Mi Casa Neighborhood Center at Lake Middle School - 1820 Lowell Blvd. Entrance to Mi Casa is on the east side of the school through the parking lot.
Call 303-571-1881 for more information.
¡Se habla español!
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Featured Supporter: Western Union Foundation
Mi Casa would like to thank the Western Union Foundation for its strong and ongoing support of Mi Casa. Through providing grants and the time and talent of their wonderful employees, the Western Union Foundation is a leader in corporate social responsibility and a deeply valued partner of Mi Casa.
In addition to supporting Mi Casa through their grant program, for the last few years, the Western Union Foundation has brought a group of employees to Mi Casa each spring for facility and garden beautification projects (group photo below). These financial and in-kind donations are tremendously important and deeply appreciated by Mi Casa's staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, and clients. 
Mi Casa's work to advance the economic success of Latino and working families aligns with the Western Union Foundation's priority to address economic opportunity through education, job training, small business development, financial literacy, and community integration assistance to disadvantaged populations around the world, including migrants, immigrants and their families.
Western Union Foundation has a strong history of philanthropy. Since its inception in 2001, the Foundation has awarded $73.4 million in grants to more than 2,010 organizations in 104 countries. The Foundation relies on the generous contributions from Western Union, its employees, Agents and vendors. The Foundation focuses on economic opportunity and provides direct grants to NGO programs around the world that connect families with economic opportunity.
Click here to learn more.
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News & Events
Resource Fair/Networking Event
Mi Casa's Business Resource Fair/Networking Event is your chance to pitch your business idea to lenders, get tips from professional service providers, and network with other entrepreneurs.
Wednesday, March 28, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Call Claudia for more information at 303-539-5606
Business Legal Night - 3/28
Business Legal Night is your change to get free legal information - in a one-on-one setting - from volunteer attorneys specializing in business law.
Wednesday, March 28 at 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Call 303-539-5606 for more information.
Now Hiring Future Teachers!
Denver Teaching Fellows recruits and trains recent graduates and career changers to close the achievement gap as urban educators in public schools. Apply today and begin teaching in August 2012! Visit www.denverteachingfellows.org
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Want to learn more about Mi Casa?
Come to CAFE CON MI CASA, a one-hour free info session (includes breakfast) at 8:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of every month. RSVP for the March 8 session to Kate
kbrenton@MiCasaResourceCenter.org
303-539-5603
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Mi Casa Resource Center - Headquarters
360 Acoma Street | Denver, CO 80223 | 303-573-1302
Mi Casa Denver Women's Business Center
360 Acoma Street | Denver, CO 80223 | 303-539-5606
Mi Casa Neighborhood Center at Lake Middle School
1820 Lowell Boulevard | Denver, CO 80204 | 303-571-1881
Mi Casa Southern Colorado Women's Business Center
1249 E. Routt Avenue | Pueblo, CO 81004 | 719-542-0091
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