http://www.hispanictips.com Hispanic & Latino News Redefined - Empowering & Engaging Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:56:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/06/22/actor-wilmer-valderrama-to-receive-chci-service-award/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/06/22/actor-wilmer-valderrama-to-receive-chci-service-award/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:45:57 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=88706 The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) will present actor Wilmer Valderrama with the CHCI Service Award at the Young Latinos Leaders Fund event at the City Club on Bunker Hill in Los Angeles on Monday, June 21, 2010. Valderrama is being honored for his service as the official spokesperson for CHCI's Ready to Lead (R2L) college readiness program that helps Latino high school students prepare for post-secondary education.

Since April 2009, Valderrama has appeared at workshops around the country sharing his life story of achieving the American dream and inspiring youth to pursue their own dreams through higher education. Valderrama has also filmed several public service announcements for CHCI.


"Wilmer's unwavering commitment to CHCI's Ready to Lead Program exemplifies true leadership as a role model for Latino youth," said Esther Aguilera, CHCI President & CEO. "We need more young, civically engaged Latinos like Wilmer who are dedicated to giving back to the community and using their voice to create positive change."

CHCI will also sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles to work collaboratively to increase the number of Latino students in the Los Angeles area that are exposed to important information about college affordability, readiness and leadership.

WHO:
Wilmer Valderrama, Actor
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Rep. Joe Baca
Rep. Grace Flores Napolitano
Paul Rodriguez, Comedian
Esther Aguilera, President & CEO, CHCI
Rudy Montiel, President & CEO, Housing Authority of City of Los Angeles
(Speakers will be available to the media)

WHEN:
Monday, June 21, 2010
6:00 pm. - 8:00 pm.

WHERE:
City Club on Bunker Hill
333 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071
La Cima/Las Colinas Rooms, 54th Floor
Event Entrance: Front Reception of Underground Elevators to 54th Floor
*Valet parking available in underground garage

CHCI's Ready to Lead (R2L) program is supported by AT&T, USA Funds, State Farm Insurance, VISA, and Darden Restaurants.

About Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
CHCI, a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. For more information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771 or visit http://www.chci.org. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/06/22/actor-wilmer-valderrama-to-receive-chci-service-award/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/03/24/pan-american-bank-los-angeles-to-be-joined-by-congressional-leaders-to-raise-funds-and-awareness/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/03/24/pan-american-bank-los-angeles-to-be-joined-by-congressional-leaders-to-raise-funds-and-awareness/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:55:21 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=79891 Pan American Bank (Los Angeles) today announced that is will host a casino night fundraiser on March 29, 2010 for the benefit of the East Los Angeles Residents Association (“ELARA”). The event will be attended by congressional leaders Judy Chu, Grace Napolitano and Lucille Roybal-Allard and well as other dignitaries and local leaders.

“For decades the residents of unincorporated East Los Angeles have wondered about the feasibility of cityhood and self-governance. In order to make that determination the residents must engage an extensive and costly analysis,” said Pan American Bank CEO Jesse Torres. “It’s time to get to the bottom of the issue. The Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis for which ELARA is raising funds will provide the hard data upon which that decision can be made. The goal is to come to a definitive conclusion and put the issue to rest. Through the Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis process residents, local businesses and other stakeholders will know definitively whether cityhood is feasible.”

“The residents and businesses in East Los Angeles deserve this vital financial information to make an informed decision about cityhood,” says Diana Tarango, East Los Angeles resident since 1935, and leader in the incorporation effort.

ELARA is coordinating the fundraising effort necessary to raise the $134,000 needed to pay for the official, government-mandated Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis (“CFA”). Among the results provided by the CFA is an assessment regarding the viability of unincorporated East Los Angeles as a city. The casino night fundraiser will provide networking opportunities, casino-style gaming, food and a hosted bar.

WHEN: Monday, March 29, 2010. 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

WHERE: Pan American Bank
Whittier Blvd Branch
4631 E. Whittier Boulevard
East Los Angeles, CA 90022

WHO: Pan American Bank and the East Los Angeles Residents Association
Congresswoman Judy Chu
Congresswoman Grace Napolitano
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
East Los Angeles business owners, residents, and neighboring supporters

WHAT:
Casino Night Fundraiser benefiting Cityhood for East Los Angeles.

Tickets available at http://www.PanAmericanBank.us/ELARA.

WHY: The unincorporated community of East Los Angeles seeks a fiscal study to determine its viability as a city. Led by the East Los Angeles Residents Association (ELARA), this effort is halfway towards raising the $134,000 needed to pay for an official, government-mandated study, or Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis, the required next step towards cityhood.


Cityhood for East LA is a project of the East Los Angeles Residents Association, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. ELARA’s mission is to develop the community’s social, educational, economic and structural resources through advocacy and civic engagement. Its objective is to incorporate the community and become the City of East Los Angeles.

Established in 1964, Pan American Bank is California’s oldest Latino-owned bank. Headquartered in East Los Angeles, Pan American Bank serves the needs of the Latino communities in Los Angeles and Santa Ana. Founded by former U.S. Treasurer Romana Acosta Banuelos, the Bank has stayed true to its mission of transforming and empowering Latino communities through banking relationships built on trust, service, respect, communication, and guidance. Pan American Bank's Facebook page can be found at http://bit.ly/pab-facebook. The Bank’s blog is found at http://PanAmericanBank.blogspot.com. Pan American Bank can be followed on Twitter as @PanAmericanBank.

Contact:

Pan American Bank
Tony Ramirez, 323-264-3310
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