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Community Announcements’ section includes: Seeking Volunteer Opportunity Helping Latino Community Bilingual Employment Vacancies The Shelter for Help in Emergencies (SHE). SHE provides services to women, children and men seeking assistance with domestic violence. Volunteers at the Shelter help with the following: Magic Circle (playtime with kids); answering the hotline and staffing the Shelter from 5-9 p.m.; helping around the office in the daytime; court monitoring; assisting with special events including Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a 5K Run; helping with service projects like landscaping and maintenance. Women and men can volunteer; all you need to do is be at least 18 years old and sign-up for training. Training will be offered from May 19 – June 4 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6- 9:00. For more information contact (434) 963-4676 x 5 or rgoldstein@shelterforhelpinemergency.org The Women's Initiative. Native Spanish-speaking volunteer needed to help with the administration of a new bilingual counseling service. The primary duty will be the translation of organization materials and forms for accurate phrasings. Please contact Elizabeth Irvin, 434-827-0047 or email her at eirvin@thewomensinitiative.org More Information: http://www.thewomensinitiative.org Hope Foundation. Volunteers needed to work with kids learning English as a second language on Monday evenings, 7-8:15 pm. Volunteers can choose to help once or on a regular basis. Contact Catrina at 502-439-6414 or catrina.hancock@gmail.com The Ixtatán Foundation. This local, nonprofit organization built the first high school in the town of San Mateo Ixtatán, Guatemala. With additional students each year and because we are transferring additional technical and managerial responsibility to the local organizations with whom we cooperate in Guatemala, we need more volunteer support here in our North Garden office. We are seeking several part-time volunteers (flexible times) in these areas: - General Administrative Support – correspondence, mailing list maintenance, etc - Newsletter – twice yearly – article collection, newsletter design, mailing support - Web Site – maintenance and upgrades - Accounting/Bookkeeping support - Grant Writing - Local Event Support Contact: Beth Neville Evans, (434)296-1263, bethneville@ixtatan.org Volunteer with Creciendo Juntos! Creciendo Juntos (CJ) is a network of government, community, academic, faith based and other organizations working on behalf of Charlottesville’s Latinos. One of the ways CJ promotes enhanced services to Latinos is through its online clearinghouse. Volunteers are needed make contacts with service providers and in the Latino community to prepare new and updated blurbs for the website. Spanish skills are preferred by not required. Those with strong Spanish skills can also help develop the Spanish version of the website by making contacts, preparing sections and blurbs our webmaster will upload. Please contact Linda Hemby if you are interested in helping out with this important effort: lhemby@albemarle.org
UVA Fourth Year would like to volunteer in a medical setting. Rolando Mendez is seeking an opportunity to volunteer 5 - 10 hours a week to help Latinos in a medical setting. His resume is at http://www.cj-network.org/cjlatarea/RoResume.doc To contact Rolando, write rem5d@virginia.org or call 434/262-2565. Maria Schwedhelm is a Linguistics MA student at UVA and a Spanish teacher at Spain on Main. She is a native Spanish speaker and would like very much to get involved in the community. Please contact Maria if your agency needs volunteers or if you know anybody who might need a Spanish interpreter: maria.schwedhelm@gmail.com Teaching Handicrafts to Produce Income. Aquilina Sorq is an Italian artisan who speaks English and Spanish and is interested in volunteering her talents to the Latino community. She would like to help area Latinos earn an income to improve their economic security, control of their livelihoods, and self-reliance, by teaching them how to make and sell handicrafts. Aquilina is prepared to offer free classes, preferably in a setting close to Latino neighborhoods, and to provide materials to students. Ideally, she would begin with a class of 5 – 15 Latinos. If your agency has an ongoing program that can facilitate infrastructure (community room, classroom) to help it begin, or if you know of Latinos who would be interested in taking such classes, please contact Aquilina at 540/456-6272 or aqui-naif@peoplepc.com UVA’s Social Issues in Medicine Course seeks to sensitize medical students to the poor and to different cultures through volunteer activities with community organizations. During their first or second semester, medical students are placed for 30 hours (over 10 weeks) of service learning with a community organization as part of this required class. Many of the students are bilingual and have worked in Latin America and/or with Latino populations in the US. These volunteers prefer to work in medical settings but can also devote time to non-medical initiatives. For more information on how to recruit these volunteers, contact Dela Alexander at da7r@virginia.edu
Housing Counselor. Regional nonprofit seeks a full time bilingual Housing Counselor, specializing in default/foreclosure prevention. Includes conducting homebuyer education workshops and administrative responsibilities. Requires the use of independent judgment and decision making skills. Certification, training, counseling experience is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits. To apply, send cover letter and resume to info@piedmonthousing.org or fax to 434-817-0664. Attention: Shelley Murphy. Resumes will be accepted until June 6, 2009. Nursing Supervisor. Jefferson Area CHIP seeks full-time Nursing Supervisor for home visiting program serving children 0-6, pregnant women, and their families in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Louisa, and Fluvanna. BSN and Experience in community health and supervision required. Proficiency in Spanish a plus. Family friendly workplace, flexible schedules. Mail resume and cover letter to Lyn.Grove@jachip.org . For questions please call Judy Smith, Executive Director, at 434-964-4701 or email Judy.Smith@jachip.org. More information: jachip.org Part-Time Bilingual Prevention Specialist/Region Ten. The Strengthening Families Program is hiring parent and child facilitators for it's family skills training program. This program involves elementary and middle school aged children and their families in family skills training sessions to improve family relationships, parenting skills and increase the child's social and life skills. As part of the Prevention Services team, the incumbent will plan and implement the Strengthening Families Curriculum for Spanish-speaking individuals, while working with human service agencies, schools,local jurisdictions,and citizen groups to improve family functioning and reduce family risk factors. Bachelor’s degree in pertinent mental health, human services, education or related field is preferred. Teaching or teacher aide experience preferred. Bilingual (English-Spanish) required. Up to seven hours per week, one evening a week. Hourly rate is 17.62. Apply to: Robert Wadden Strengthening Families Program Manager, Region Ten, 502 old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville VA 22903. To learn more about this job or receive a full job description call Robert Wadden @ 434-972-1881. Region Ten Vacancies. Region Ten Community Services Board provides mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse services to the city of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Nelson, Fluvanna, and Louisa. One of 40 community service boards (CSBs) in the state of Virginia, Region Ten has a reputation for providing exceptional service to the residents of our community, including adults, children, infants, and families. Region Ten has become a leader in the field not only because of the professional and caring staff we employ, but also because of the range of innovative services we offer, in an effort to treat every person we serve based upon their individual needs. Region Ten is one of the largest employers in the Charlottesville area, with over 600 employees. With our array of services, opportunities exist for direct care staff, social workers, nurses, clinicians, teachers, office staff, administrators, and others looking to make a valuable contribution to their community and work in the human services field. For a complete list of our job openings and to apply, please visit our website at: www.regionten.org You can also apply in person at Region Ten CSB, 502 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, Virginia; or call 434-970-1392 for an application. League of Therapists: Child and Family Therapists. The League of Therapists provides intensive in-home and outpatient psychotherapy services. We are looking for Bilingual (Spanish and English speaking) clinicians for our Charlottesville and Harrisonburg locations. The League provides excellent training and opportunities for growth. Candidates will have energy, a desire to learn, and relational and organizational skills. Applicants must have or be in pursuit of a relevant Masters or PhD degree and at least one year of experience. If interested, fax resume to Victoria Gibson at (434)984-4852 or go to www.leagueoftherapists.com BUSCANDO PSICOTERAPEUTAS BILINGUES (espanol/ingles) especialistas en ninos y familias. The League of Therapists (La Alianza de Terapeutas) provee los servicios de psicoterapia intensiva a domicilio y de paciente externo. Se necesitan terapeutas en Charlottesville y Harrisonburg. La Alianza (The League) provee formacíon excelente y oportunidades para avanzarse profesionalmente. Se requieren energía, voluntad de aprender, y habilidades relacionales y organizativas. Los candidatos deben estar en busca de o ya tener maestría o doctorado pertinente, y deben tener por lo menos un ano de experiencia. Si está interesado, mande el currículum vitae por fax a Victoria Gibson a (434) 984-4852 o visite a www.leagueoftherapists.com Nuevas Raíces: Part Time Bilingual Sales Representative. Nuevas Raíces has an opening for a part-time sales representative to work in the Cville area, contacting government agencies, businesses, non-profits, and others that would be interested in advertising in the weekly Spanish language paper. Communications skills are a must. Good salary. Contact: Gerardo Pandolfi, editor, 1-877-551-1903 or info@nuevasraices.com BEGINNING IN JUNE 2009: PLAYGROUPS IN SOUTHWOOD In 2008, Children, Youth and Families Services (CYFS) offered a Southwood playgroup, staffed with two bilingual volunteers and a CYFS parent educator that spoke Spanish, who used the CYFS’s Parenting Mobile. The playgroup targeted ages 0-6 year olds and their parents with an emphasis on learning English through play, songs, books …. and encouraging positive parent/child interaction through a fun and creative learning environment. Snacks were provided. CYFS will be running a playgroup on Fridays starting mid June 2009, from 10:30-noon. For more information contact Hilary Nagel at hnagel@cyfs.org or (434) 296-4118 ex 238. CYFS’ website is http://www.cyfs.org THROUGH JUNE 2009: EXHIBITION - EL BARRIO (THE NEIGHBORHOOD, THE ICONNECT SOUTHWOOD YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT SIGN UP FAMILIES NOW FOR THE FALL STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM Strengthening Families Program (SFP) Fall 2009 offerings will include two family skills training groups: SFP 6-11 and SFP 10-14 in English and in Spanish. The program is grant funded through federal prevention dollars and administered by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse services through Region Ten Community Series Board. The Strengthening Families Program is excellent for improving parenting skills, reducing family stress and conflicts while enhancing communication and family fun. Each program night includes a complementary meal for the whole family, a parent skills training group and a children's/youth social skills group and a family activity session. Sessions are highly interactive and include role-playing, discussions, learning games, and family projects. Unique to the Strengthening Families Program is our extensive evidenced based curriculum delivered over 15 weeks by trained facilitators. We provide childcare, transportation and small incentives to reduce barriers to attendance. Additionally our facilitators implement phone and in home coaching and follow up booster sessions to facilitate long term acquisition of skills. This program is free of charge to all participants. Won't you join us in implementing one of the most powerful programs for family change in the country? For more information please contact Robert Wadden, Strengthening Families Program Manager, Region Ten, 434-972-1881 or robertw@regionten.org SUMMER 2009 ADULT ESOL CLASSES Albemarle County Adult Education offers year-round Beginning to Advanced level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to adult learners from througout Central Virginia. Our students not only work on improving their English language skills, but they also learn about the United States, the Central Virginia community and the many services and opportunities available to them here. Communications Skills Classes will help you improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. These classes provide you with an opportunity to practice your English in small group settings that give individualized help for your particular needs. Beginning/Lower Intermediate High Intermediate/Advanced ESOL Pronunciation Skills U.S. Citizenship Preparation For more information please contact Rebecca Snider at 434.296.3872 ext.2 or rsnider@k12albemarle.org JUNE 2, 2009: CJ HEALTH PROMOTER WORKING GROUP MEETING The CJ Health Promoter Working Group has trained Latinos/as in Albemarle County and will begin another Health Promoter training in Nelson County in Fall 2009. Its meetings are at 9:00 am at the SHE main office by Albemarle High School. To visit or join the group, please contact wlfwmn@gmail.com, ns7e@virginia.edu or Katie.Burke@pphsinc.org For more information about our work, visit http://www.cj-network.org/cjwgm/health.html JUNE 8, 2009 MONTHLY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Interested in helping Creciendo Juntos (CJ) continue its ongoing work or coordinating a new CJ initiative? Come to a monthly CJ Executive Committee Meeting to observe or commit to a specific task. The meeting for one hour begins at noon, lunch provided, at the office of Piedmont Housing Alliance, in ACAC’s downtown building. For more information visit http://www.cj-network.org/exec_cmtee.html or contact Dilcia Colindres at dilciacolindres@msn.com JUNE 10, 2009: RICHMOND CONFERENCE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITHIN THE LATINO COMMUNITY: RESEARCH AND PRACTICE Charlottesville and other Central Virginia service providers who work with Latinos are encouraged to attend this event which is sure to be informative. Research presentations will be provided by Dr. Elsy Claudia Chan Gamboa, Chair, Department of Psychology, and Dr. Luz Elena Ramirez Flores, Director of Applied Psychology, University of Guadalajara, Mexico. Panel discussion will include these practitioners: Daniel J. Bunn, Hispanic Victim Outreach Worker, Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center and Coordinator of the Hispanic-Latino Immigrant Project Task Force; Monica V. Estrada, Senior Clinician Adult & Emergency Services, Chesterfield Community Services Board and Hispanic Outreach Domestic Violence Victim Advocate; and Carmen Williams, Hispanic Crisis Services Specialist, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 / Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm / Location: Henrico Theater, 305 East Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs, VA 23075 To Register: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=ckNlY281bURaV1c2ZU1SUW80c1FHUFE6MA For More Information Contact: Cecily.Rodriguez@co.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov or 804.786.5872 / Sponsored by the Office of Cultural & Linguistic Competence,Virginia Departmentof Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services and Henrico Area Mental Health & Retardation Services. Partnering with Virginia Commonwealth University. THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009: CJ ROUNDTABLE Creciendo Juntos’ (CJ) Roundtables are offered three times a year to allow all attendees an opportunity to identify Latino oriented initiatives they are involved or interested in an effort to encourage networking, partnering and other support of these projects and interests. This is an excellent opportunity for government, community, academic, faith based and other groups and individuals that offer services to the Latino community or want to know what community resources exist for Latinos. Yes, do bring information about your services, ideally a one page Word document that briefly describes them and eligibility requirements and provides contact information. If possible, your fact sheet should offer the same information in Spanish on the reverse side. Also welcomed are brochures and other resources for Latinos. Tables will be available to display your agencies materials. Registration, Coffee & Donuts begin at 9:45 am. The Roundtable will begin promptly at 10:00 am and will be adjourned at 11:30 am to allow attendees time to network. As always, this CJ event will be held in Room A of the Albemarle County Building on 5th Street Extd. Free – Public Invited. For more information contact Linda Hemby at lhemby@albemarle.org A summary of the January 2009 Roundtable is located at: http://www.cj-network.org/cjplmin/2009/CJPlenaryJan09.doc JUNE 12, 2009: GROWING GIRLS STRONG CONFERENCE: STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING LIFE SKILLS & PREVENTING HIGH-RISK BEHAVIOR CJ has a policy of not circulating announcements that are not specifically related to the Latino community or service providers working with them or that lack a Latino (or Spanish language) component. However, we are circulating an announcement about this annual conference because it is important for all education and health professionals, parents, mentors, community organization leaders and others who are concerned about girls, teens and young women. On June 12, Women's Health Virginia will be hosting its annual conference Growing Girls Strong: Strategies for Building Life Skills & Preventing High-Risk Behavior at the Doubletree Hotel in Charlottesville. The program will examine factors that contribute to healthy female development, starting in early childhood, and programs that are effective in such positive development. It will inform participants about concepts and research as well as programs and practical experience that will help girls make better choices and have better lifelong outcomes. The program is also a way for health and educational professionals to get continuing education credits. The program has been approved for 6.1 contact hours from the Virginia Nurses Association and we have applied for continuing education credits for physicians, social workers, certified health education specialists and dietitians. We will provide certificates of attendance for teachers, counselors and others who request them. You can register by mail and pay by check or credit card, by phone (434-220-4500) or online with a credit card payment. For the form for mailed registration and online registration go to www.womenshealthvirginia.org JUNE 12, 2009: GOVERNOR’S LATINO ADVISORY BOARD TOWN HALL The Virginia Governor’s Latino Advisory Board (VLAB) invites the community to a town hall meeting in Charlottesville/Albemarle on Friday, June 12, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Albemarle County Office Building on 5th Street Extended, Room A. The mission of VLAB is to advise and inform the Governor on issues important to Latino constituents, advocate for their interests, and increase awareness about the contributions made by Latinos in Virginia. A majority of VLAB members will attend the Town Hall meeting to listen to the public and discuss some of these very important issues, such as health, education, public safety, among others. This will be one of several town hall meetings to take place throughout the Commonwealth in 2009. All community members are encouraged to participate, and especially members of the Latino community. Simultaneous language interpretation will be available. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Peter Loach: peterl@piedmonthousing.org; 434-817-2436, ext. 116. JUNE 16, 2009: "TELEMENTAL HEALTH - ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS IN LATINO COMMUNITIES TO ASSURE CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC COMPETENCE" When: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. ET (1:00-2:30 p.m. PT) Call-in Information: Number: 1-888-742-8686; Code: 1335263# Special guest presenter: Roger Morrell, Ph.D, is a Senior Staff Scientist with the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO). Dr. Morrell works in collaboration with many partners and projects of the Eliminating Mental Health Disparities Initiative (EMHD). Dr. Morrell will share strategies about how TeleMental Health can be used to enhance outreach and improve service delivery for Latino children, youth and families for whom culturally and linguistically competent service providers may not be readily available or accessible. He will discuss how the use of technology and video conferencing can serve as an effective medium for developing, implementing and delivering mental health services. He will also share information on other resources and projects of the Eliminating Mental Health Disparities (EMHD) project. This initiative "supports the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Transformation Agenda by reflecting the Center's values that mental health systems transformation must include strategies to reduce and eliminate disparities in care. Funded by CMHS, this undertaking serves as a vehicle to develop and implement strategies to eliminate disparities at the federal, state and local levels. The mission of the project is to ensure that services and supports are accessible, and culturally and linguistically competent to meet the mental health needs of culturally, racially and ethnically diverse populations. This effort is designed to address three critical areas: disparities associated with racial and ethnic groups, disparities created by geography (e.g., rural, remote and frontier communities), and disparities inherent to special populations (e.g., refugees, and LGBTQI2-S individuals)." For more information on the EMHD and their projects visit the following websites: http://www.emhd.us or http://www.endmentalhealthdisparities.org JUNE 17, 2009: WEDNESDAY MORNING LATINA WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP This group, run through The Women’s Initiative, will be offering a support group for Latina women beginning June 17, every Wednesday at 10 am at the Word of Faith Church (across the street from Albemarle High School). Transportation and childcare will be provided. For more information, contact Elizabeth Irvin at 434-964-6472, or Dilcia Colindres at 434-963-4676 Ext 4. JUNE 17, 2009: CNE SEMINAR - CASE STUDIES IN NON-PROFIT COLLABORATION What do PACEM, Rivanna Conservation Society, Creciendo Juntos and Mental Health America have in common? Each organization has engaged in collaboration either within or across sectors in order to strengthen their respective missions and has a collaboration model - including challenges and successes - to share. Come hear Dave Norris, PACEM, Robbi Savage, Rivanna Conservation Society, Peter Loach, Creciendo Juntos, and Jenny Oliver, Mental Health America, tell their collaboration tale and engage in a roundtable discussion about effective nonprofit collaboration. Topics will include: the many faces of collaboration, costs/benefits of collaboration, and how to evaluate collaborative success. Walk-ins are welcome, and payment can be made at the event. However, registering beforehand - online or over the phone - is greatly appreciated. The cost is $25.00/members, $50.00/nonmembers. The event takes place Wednesday, June 17th, 2009, from 9:00am - 12 noon, at the Senior Center Board Room, 1180 Pepsi Place. Registration is required through 434/244-3330 or staff@thecne.org SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009: MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR This summer the Hope Community Center is running a collaborative series of community events called "Meet Your Neighbor" that will take place on Saturdays through August 22 nd, from 11 am – 2 pm, in parks across Charlottesville. The project seeks to connect the community by first reaching out to individual neighborhoods, fostering a festival type atmosphere with free music, fun, and games as well as opportunities for neighbors in the area to learn about the services provided by local non-profit organizations. The events are a perfect opportunity for service providers to network with Latinos and others and for Latinos to learn about community resources. For more information contact Garrett Trent at garrett@hopecommunitycenter.org or visit www.hopecommunitycenter.org SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009: WOMEN’S FOUR MILER TRAINING PROGRAM CJ’s Dilcia Colindres and Marie Murray encourage Latina and bilingual women and girls ages 10 and older to participate in the 16th Annual Women’s Four Miler Training Program. Training starts Saturday June 20 at 7:45 a.m. at the UVA track. This 11 week program on Saturdays provides group training and talks by experts on a variety of women’s health topics in preparation for the Women’s Four Miler Race to be held September 5th. Satellite training will also be held in Lake Monticello, Greene, Madison, Nelson & Staunton/Augusta. Walkers and runners of any level are welcome. Cost for the entire 11-week summer training program is only $20 and includes a program manual and women’s fitness book. Pre-Registration & packet pick-up: Thursday, 6/18 & Friday, 6/19 from 11 am-1 pm & 5-7 pm at ACAC in Albemarle Square. Register online at: www.womenstrainingprogram.com or at the track any Saturday morning starting June 20th. For complete information go to: www.womenstrainingprogram.com or call 434-951-5137. Spanish speaking Latinas can contact Dilcia at 434-963-4676 Ext 4. Sponsored by the Charlottesville Track Club SUMMER 2009: SATURDAYS, JUNE 20TH- AUG. 29TH: "MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR" PARK GATHERINGS AND NON-PROFIT FAIRS: COMING TO A PARK NEAR YOU! June Events: (If you are a Latino interested in learning more or helping out with the "Meet Your Neighbor" Project please contact Garrett Trent at garrett@hopecommunitycenter.org This summer the Hope Community Center is running a collaborative series of community events called "Meet Your Neighbor" that will take place on Saturdays from June 20th-August 22nd (11am-2pm) in parks across Charlottesville. The project, the innovative idea of three University of Virginia undergraduates, seeks to connect the community by first reaching out to individual neighborhoods. Each "Meet Your Neighbor" event seeks to foster a festival type atmosphere with free music, fun, and games as well as opportunities for neighbors in the area to learn about the services provided by local non-profit organizations. We are encouraging members of our community from all backgrounds including the Latino community to join us this summer in giving Hope a hand! To learn more about the "Meet Your Neighbor" Project visit the Hope Community Center's website at www.hopecommunitycenter.org. Meet Your Neighbor Summer Schedule: If your non-profit or business organization is interested in advertising with us and telling the story of your organization at any of our "Meet Your Neighbor" events, please review our MYN informational packet at http://www.hopecommunitycenter.org/myn/help/mynhelp.pdf, and contact Garrett Trent at garrett@hopecommunitycenter.org with any questions. Women’s Four Miler Training Program Celebrates 16 years! JUNE 25, 2009: TRAIN TO BE A LATINO BOARD MEMBER The Center for Nonprofit Excellence is hosting an information session - on Thursday, June 25, at 3:30pm, at CitySpace - for its new Board Development Academy, now accepting nominations for a fall start. The CNE welcomes applications from emerging leaders and those from under-represented parts of our community. If you are a member of the Latino community who serves on a nonprofit board and may wish to strengthen your performance, or works for a company who understand the role that nonprofits play in making the greater Charlottesville area a healthy community or wish to explore being a high-performing board member in the future, please join us! For more information on the CNE’s Board Development Academy, click here: www.thecne.org JUNE 25, 2009: CJ & UNITED WAY WORKSHOP - TAX ASSISTANCE FOR LATINOS Come hear lessons learned from this year’s tax preparation outreach to the Latino community. Reimi Okuyama, Thomas Jefferson Area EITC Coordinator, and Martha Trujillo, United Way Information & Referral Specialist, will talk about requirements and possible refunds for Latino workers. Place: United Way, 806 East High Street, Charlottesville. Time: 3:30 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, contact Martha Trujillo at mtrujillo@unitedwaytja.org or 972-1701. This event is sponsored by Creciendo Juntos (CJ) and the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area. SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2009: MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR This summer the Hope Community Center is running a collaborative series of community events called "Meet Your Neighbor" that will take place on Saturdays through August 22 nd, from 11 am – 2 pm, in parks across Charlottesville. The project seeks to connect the community by first reaching out to individual neighborhoods, fostering a festival type atmosphere with free music, fun, and games as well as opportunities for neighbors in the area to learn about the services provided by local non-profit organizations. The events are a perfect opportunity for service providers to network with Latinos and others and for Latinos to learn about community resources. For more information contact Garrett Trent at garrett@hopecommunitycenter.org or visit www.hopecommunitycenter.org "SUNDAY SALSA" EVERY SUNDAY SINCE 2001 This is the longest continuously running Latin dance party in Virginia! Join us at 8:00 pm for an introductory dance lesson; from 9:00 to 12:00, for the best Latin social dancing: salsa, merengue, bachata, cha cha... $5.00 entry with valid student ID; $10 for others. Club OBL (The Outback Lodge), 917 Preston Ave. http://www.cvillesalsaclub.com or (434) 979-7211 |
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During Fall 2008, the iConnect Photography Workshop taught basic digital photography skills to six students between the ages of 11 and 16 and then let them loose. Their goal was to visually record, interpret and generally tell the story of the place where they live, Southwood mobile home park in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Photographs produced have been compiled into a book representing six children's views of their world and inextricably, of themselves. El Barrio: the Neighborhood presents six insider views of a neighborhood that remains isolated from and unknown to many residents of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. These images attest to the talent, imagination and enthusiasm of these young photographers. The exhibit, through Saturday, June 27, is sponsored by the Bridge PAI and Albemarle County Public Schools in conjunction with the LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph. For further details and directions visit: