New Year, New Classes,
New Opportunities for Preparing Children for School
Evening Early Learning Center Now Offered
We are pleased to announce that thanks to
Yakima Valley Community Foundation and the Washington Apple Education
Foundation, La Casa Hogar will now offer evening early learning services
for children ages 2-12 yrs. We are excited to welcome Lorena
Ortega, who was recently hired for this department.
January 25th is the first day of class
for the children. The class supports women who are enrolled in our
very popular Pre-GED and computer class, which is offered T, W &
Th, from 5pm-8pm. This new early learning center class is great news for
moms who have been waiting patiently for a class like this to be
offered.
Learn Spanish Fast
Español Rapido!© Returns to
La Casa Hogar
Can you and your friends use a little push learning Spanish?
Español Rapido!© is so effective you'll
learn 3 to 5 times faster, have a wonderful time in class, and remember
what you learned. The cost is $395 and includes materials and lunch.
Intermediate Level
(two sessions, one price)
Part 1- Feb 25th-27th, Fri @ 5:30pm-7:30pm and Sat & Sun @ 8:30am-4:30pm.
Part 2-March 11th– 13th same time schedule as part 1.
Beginner Level
(one week course)
March 14th-18th @ 8:30pm-4:30pm
(509) 457-5058 to reserve your seat!
107 House Now taking Rental
Assistance Applications
Goal: Preventing Homelessness
The community is being affected by the downturn economy and is reaching for emergency services.
The Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP),
which is now being offered at 107 House, will ease the anxiety. This
program is for eligible families and individuals who have received an
eviction notice and would other wise be homeless. Before being accepted
into the program, individuals and families must complete an application
packet to determine eligibility.
If you would like to more information,
please call Darlene @ 249-6232.
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*Mark Your Calendar*
January 27th
Homeless Point In Time Survey/Project Homeless Connect
January 31st
Connecting Communities Fiesta Planning Team Meeting
February 17th
YIC-Board Member "Meet & Greet".
Enjoy appetizers, beverages and great conversation. La Casa Hogar
5:30pm-7pm
February 18th
"Lunch On Us" Come savor a delicious home cooked Mexican meal and learn about the wonderful things we are doing!
11:45am-1:15pm
March 23rd
Yakima Interfaith Coalition's
Annual Business Meeting Luncheon
11:45am- 1:15pm, Location: TBD
March 25th
La Casa Hogar and The Season's Performance Hall Presents:
International Women's Day Celebration-
Join us for appetizers, drinks,
Salsa dance lessons and a
fabulous fashion show!
Location: Season's Performance Hall
101 N. Naches Ave, Yakima
7pm-9:30pm
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Winter Quarter Schedule
Mon-Wed-Fri
ESL 4,5 - 9am-11am
ESL 1,2,3 - 11am-1pm
Driving 11am-1pm
Monday & Friday
Citizenship Class
(First Baptist Church)
6pm-8pm
Tuesday & Thursday
Beginning Computer
9-11am
Intermediate Computer
11am-1pm
Advanced Computer
1pm-3pm
Monday-Thursday
Adult Basic Education & Computer for Day Care Providers
6pm-8pm
Tues- Wed-Thurs
Pre-GED and Conevyt
5pm-8pm
Basic education
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Become a Part of an Organization That is Making a Difference in People’s Lives
Seeking Individuals Interested in Serving on Our Leadership Team!
The Yakima Interfaith
Coalition's Board of Directors is seeking additional members to
help lead our organization--which includes La Casa Hogar and 107
House--into the future. If you’re looking for a unique and
fulfilling community service and learning opportunity, please consider
joining our leadership team. Our goal as a group is to manifest the
following qualities:
· Compassionate heart
· Entrepreneurial spirit
· Inclusive community
· Highly-valued interpersonal relationship, and
· Passion for peace and justice
If these values are also important to you, please consider joining
the Yakima Interfaith Coalition staff and board members at
a “Meet & Greet” after work on February 17th, from
5:30pm-7:00pm at La Casa Hogar, 106 So. 6th Street. This
will be a great opportunity to meet friends and to learn more about the
organization’s mission and its leadership.
If you are unable to attend and are interested in serving, please
contact Ellie Strosahl, Chair of the Nominating Committee (509)
728-1216) ellie@theseasonsyakima.comor Carole Folsom-Hill, Executive Director Executive (509) 457-5058
Coming Soon...
May 2011
Our fiesta will be more fun than ever…stay tuned for lots of new changes!
We are currently looking for artists who would like to showcase their art in our online and silent auctions.
(509) 457-5058 for more info.
United
Christian Church of Yakima, G.E. Aviation, Ketcham Family,
Central Lutheran Church Pre-School and Joyce Rickard ‘s Bunko Group for participating in our “Christmas of Hope” where families were touched by your generosity!
Stephanie Carpenter, Director from Holden Village for extending the invitation to our staff and friends to visit in December.
First Baptist Church for fixing our heating system and providing the space for our Citizenship class.
Eisenhower Student Volunteers for serving your time and efforts in our Citizenship class.
Paul & Terri Schaake for making our end of the year appeal a success. Their generous
match donation is making a difference at Yakima Interfaith Coalition.
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