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Latin American Community Center November 2010 UPDATE – Delaware
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Tagged: DelawareDonate a Toy for the Holidays The LACC asks for donations of a new toy or clothing for children and youth ages 5 to 17. The items will be given to children from families in the LACC domestic violence treatment program, Family Support Services and the licensed mental health program. Needy children and youth from the LACC after-school and evening enrichment programs will also benefit. Please contact Mary Jo Di Angelo mdiangelo@thelatincenter.org or Austin Davis adavis@thelatincenter.org
Hello, Teach for America La Fiesta Early Development Center is fortunate to have two Teach For America teachers. Caitlin Dennis is from New Jersey and earned her BA at Johns Hopkins University. Berenice de la Rosa has lived in Mexico and Texas and earned her BA at Texas A&M. The talented teachers work with three-year olds at La Fiesta. Contact Irya Smith Armental, 302-655-7338, ext. 2781, Email: Iarmental@thelatincenter.org.
Community Partner The LACC received a Community Partner Award from Wachovia/Wells Fargo October 26, 2010. The award included a grant of $1000. Thanks to a Consumer Education grant from Wachovia/Wells Fargo in 2010, the LACC has provided more than 90 senior citizens with bilingual workshops on preventing Identity Theft. Contact Carlos de los Ramos, (302) 655-7338, ext. 7707, Email: cdlosramos@thelatincenter.org
Defensive Driving Class in Spanish Saturday, November 13th, 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Fee is $14. Location: Los Jardines 5th & Jackson Streets, Wilmington. Contact Keyla Rodriguez (302) 655-7338 ext 7746, Email: krodriguez@thelatincenter.org
Workforce Development Classes All classes are Mondays at 2 p.m. Location: 403 N. Van Buren St., Wilmington. Preparar un Resume, November 8, 2010; Solicitud de Trabajo, November 15, 2010; Prepararse para un Entrevista, November 22, 2010; Video de Entrevista, November 29, 2010. Contact Jorge Echavarria (302) 655-7338, ext. 7717, jechavarria@thelatincenter.org
ENTRE NOS… Substance Abuse and HIV in the Professional World When we think about substance abuse and HIV, we often do not think about the professional world being at risk. This event will provide an insightful perspective regarding this issue through personal testimonies and education by local field experts. Come join us for an evening of awareness and networking! Wednesday, December 1st at the Waterfall Conference Center 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Please RSVP by calling Mirna Garcia at 302-655-7338 x 7724 or MGarcia@thelatincenter.org . Dinner will be provided.
LACC Gala To see photos of the LACC October 1 gala, A Night in Buenos Aires, visit www.collages.net. Enter Username: LACC Gala, Password: 29068. For more photos, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlksOSu7Qp8
Wilmington Flower Market Wine Tasting Bring “Cheers” to Delaware’s Children! Thursday, Nov. 18th. 4 – 8 p.m. at Deerfield Fine Wines, The Shoppes at Louviers, Newark. Visit www.wilmingtonflowermarket.org
Help in a Crisis Since January 2010, the bilingual social workers of Family Support Services have provided 520 families with a three-day supply of food from the Food Closet, 841 families with clothing, and 2,992 individuals with walk-in services. Walk-in services include help finding basic resources, i.e. food, clothing, shelter and medical care; translating letters; filling out forms; immigration questions; registering children for school and other challenges. Contact: Maria (Gela) Petrucelli (302) 655-7338, ext. 7705, Email: gpetrucelli@thelatincenter.org
Focus on Child Abuse The Mental Health Program conducted a small focus group of seven Latina women between the ages of 26 and 61, all of whom have children and live in Wilmington. Answers to the question What is Child Abuse? included: Forcing or expecting children to do something they are not old enough to do. Leaving children dirty and without food. Hitting with sticks or belts. Pulling hair. Responses to What have you observed in the Wilmington Community? included: Families with too many children to feed and clothe them correctly. Traditional values that say you must hit children to make them polite. Parents who don’t know any other way. Teachers or community members being verbally abusive or harsh with children. Women victims of domestic violence who cannot protect their children. Frustrated parents who hit because they are depressed or have substance abuse issues. Answers to What are obstacles to families finding help? included: Fear of losing their children, of criminal charges and/or of immigration consequences. Families are used to living that way and don’t see a problem. They think they are doing the right thing. No economic resources to pay for services and/or no transportation to get to services. The women identified services needed, including: Education about child abuse, child development and alternatives to corporal punishment. Therapy to reduce stress. Home-based services. More resources for parents, i.e. safe daycare, shelters, jobs, etc. Contact: mdiangelo@thelatincenter.org
For a list of LACC and community events, visit www.thelatincenter.org and click on Calendar of Events
Posted on: November 5th, 2010Curation from Tomás
Filed Under: Additional News, Community
