You know him for his comedy. Discover his passion for art.

Cheech Marin has spent decades championing Chicano artists and bringing their stories to wider audiences. His collection now anchors The Cheech Center for Chicano Art & Culture at the Riverside Art Museum in California.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close today, we're celebrating his commitment to preserving Chicano art, amplifying artists' voices, and connecting generations through culture.

Join us for an evening with Cheech on Friday, October 30, featuring his keynote address at our annual La Gala: Día de los Muertos, a celebration of legacy, the stories we carry forward, and the future we're building together.

Housing and Development

Arrobas

Through our partnership with Free Geek, 22 new devices were provided to Learning Center participants, helping expand access to technology.

The event coincided with October's Digital Inclusion Week.







Homeownership

In September, Hacienda hosted our 27th annual Latino Home Fair.

Latino Home Fair is a free one-day event to support first-time homebuyers as they explore pathways to homeownership, long-term stability, and generational wealth.

Hear from Homeownership program participants about their journeys to becoming homeowners. 

Empresarios: We Must Mustard

Meet Courtney Yones, founder of We Must Mustard, a small-batch condiment brand reimagining how mustard shows up on the table—not just as a spread, but as a flavorful, versatile dip.

Courtney had this to say about how Empresarios has supported her business journey: “The support from Empresarios has been incredibly meaningful—not just financially, but in giving me the confidence and guidance to keep going.”



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