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News & Upcoming Events |
Oct.
29, 2010 |
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Greetings!
Welcome to the LAA's new e-blast
and newsletter format. Now, most of our event and program updates
will be combined into one e-blast, so be sure to check this
email to stay up-to-date on LAA upcoming events and
programs.
The holidays are here! And the LAA is
launching its Adopt-a-Family Thanksgiving Drive
and its Spirit of Giving Toy Drive. Please read
below about how you can get involved in these
initiatives.
Thanks and please
enjoy,
Helping Latino families and
individuals achieve their aspirations for academic, social and
economic advancement.
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| LAA Community
Impact |
 Six Job
Seekers Hired by This Is It! Bar-B-Q After Job Fair at
LAA Sixty two candidates participated in a mini-job fair hosted by
This Is It! Bar-B-Q Restaurant and the LAA Oct. 7. As a result, the
restaurant hired two managers and filled a variety of other
positions. For more information about LAA job fairs, contact Marlen
Ruiz at 404-982-6896 or mruiz@thelaa.org.
Click here to view photos of the
job fair.
Latino Youth Leadership
Academy Involves 53 Students at Berkmar Middle School
The LAA is collaborating with Berkmar Middle school to
host LYLA (Latino Youth Leadership Academy), an after school
program that incorporates leadership development and enrichment
activities such as soccer, tennis, chess and field trips. This
program forms part of the LAA's ¡Inspira!
youth initiative which focuses on strengthening academic outcomes
for students and increasing the Latino graduation rate.
Twenty Three
Graduate from Substitute Teacher Training Oct. 11, 2010
Early childhood development, childcare techniques,
and CPR are just a few of the skills learned by participants in the
LAA's Quiero Trabajar Substitute Teacher Training. This
intensive course prepares participants to work in a commercial or
private childcare setting upon graduation. The program is funded by
The United Way and designed to teach new skills to attendees so
they can obtain stable employment.
11th
Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference will Take Place
this Saturday!
More than 1,400 students are registered to attend the 11th
Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference which will be held
Saturday, Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Middle and high school
students will enjoy inspirational keynote speakers and a phenomenal
day of workshops that focus on leadership skills, applying to
college and making good choices. For more info about the
conference, please contact Eliezer Velez at 404-638-1810 or evelez@thelaa.org. Click here to learn more about the
Conference.
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Involved |
Adopt-a-Family
this Thanksgiving
Many families are struggling to put a meal on the table this
Thanksgiving. But it's easy to help! Simply donate $25 to the LAA's
Adopt-a-Family program and help one family prepare a Thanksgiving
meal. Gift cards from grocery stores and vendors such as Honeybaked
Ham are also accepted. For more info, please contact Nolly Dyste at
678-205-1018 or ndyste@thelaa.org.
Click here to donate
and Adopt-a-Family for $25!
Spirit
of Giving Toy Drive is Kicking Off!
Put a HUGE smile on a child's face this holiday season by
donating to the LAA's Spirit of Giving Toy Drive! We are
accepting new, unwrapped toy donations for children ages 0 to 12.
Toys can be educational and fun! Please bring the toys to any LAA
outreach center located in Atlanta, Marietta or Norcross by Friday,
Dec. 10. Thanks so much for your tremendous support. Toys benefit
children in need who participate in LAA programs. For more
information, contact Nolly Dyste at 678-205-1018 or ndyste@thelaa.org.
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Student Tutoring
Now Available!
Group, Private & Corporate Spanish
Classes
Don't wait any longer! Start your dream of learning Spanish
today! The LAA offers a variety of Spanish classes, including
private, group and corporate classes where we send an instructor
right to your place of work. Also, Spanish tutoring for students
is now available! Contact Helen Field at
404-638-2207 or hfield@thelaa.org for more info. Kids
Latin Dance & Ballroom Dance Now Offered Every Saturday,
Starting in November!
Latin Dance for Kids will now be held EVERY Saturday from
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the LAA. Ballroom Dance will now be held
from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon every Saturday. For more information
call 404-471-1892 or 917-459-1177 or email smarske@thelaa.org.
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Legacy. Donate to the LAA. |
Make Giving your
Legacy. Donate to the LAA.
Inspire kids to achieve in school. Empower adults
to learn new life skills. Find solutions for families in urgent
need. And help women and children escape situations of domestic
violence. Only with your contributions do we make a difference in
the lives of children and families.
Ladies
of Legacy: An LAA Philanthropic Society of Women - Next Meeting: Wed., Nov. 17 at 3:30
p.m.
To women of distinction, sophistication and love of community,
we invite you to join our Ladies of Legacy Philanthropic Society.
Our next meeting will be Wed. Nov. 17, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. Topic:
Leading & Speaking With Power: An Afternoon Affair Featuring
Adena Wright. Location: Lime Taqueria, 4600 W. Village, Ste 3007,
Smyrna, GA 30080. For more info, contact Veronica Maldonado at vmaldonado@thelaa.org or 404-638-1815.
Sociedad de Caballeros: An LAA Philanthropic
Society of Gentlemen
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Upcoming
Events
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Parranda Navideña:
A White Christmas Celebration
- Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010
The LAA is heating up the holidays!
You are cordially invited to attend Parranda Navideña:
A White Christmas Celebration to benefit the children and families
served by the LAA. Featuring performances by Hector Trioche,
Anthony Cruz, Anthony Colon & Rafy Santana with a tribute to
Hector Lavoe. Individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities are
available. Contact Myrna Clemmons at 404-638-1836 or mclemmons@thelaa.org
 Hispanic Heritage Night with the LAA &
the Atlanta Hawks! Sat., Nov. 20, 2010Come watch Al
Horford of the Atlanta Hawks take on Jose Juan Barea of the Dallas
Mavericks!! The FIRST 20 people to sign up with have the
opportunity to have one child participate in high fiving the
players on the court before the game! Game Day & Time:
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are discounted!
Click here to register and purchase
tickets...
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your Business Here! |
Interested
in expanding your company's marketing reach? Put your ad here!
Contact Sarah Marske at smarske@thelaa.org or 404-471-1892 for more
details and rates.
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a difference in your community while advertising your
business! |
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