Politicians visit La Casa Hogar for the first time
Senator Curtis King and Representative Norm Johnson joined us for
“Lunch on Us”
Besides sharing a delicious traditional Mexican meal, La Casa staff and participants got a chance to share their story with the Senator and Representative. They were open, interested and great listeners. Blanca a former student and now a staff member had this to say “I was surprised how interested the Senator was to know about us and what La Casa Hogar is doing. It reminded me that I am a part of a great organization that touches the heart of people...even the politicians.”
If you would like to join us for the next “Lunch on Us” contact Nora @ (509) 457-5058
Staff relax their mind, body and soul
Volunteer donates her talents
”I have never had a massage before, now I know what I have been missing!” Angelica, program coordinator, comments. Mary Meyerquinonez, a massage therapist and retired nurse, enjoys giving back to the community. Also a participant in our Kermes she is now becoming a familiar face.
To schedule your next massage with Mary contact her at
Touch of My Hands
(509) 307-5362
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Mark Your Calendar
October 16th & 17th
Latino Summit-Bellevue, WA
October 17th- November 3rd
Executive Director, Carole, travels to Mexico to attend book release where 25 stories from women of La Casa Hogar are told in Rights in a Foreign Land -Women, Domestic Violence and Migration.
October 30th-
November 9th
Sister City Morelia presents
"Dia de los Muertos"
Altar Exhibit
319 E. Yakima Ave.,
12pm-6pm
www.yakimamorelia.org
January 4th-8th, 2010
Español Rapido returns to La Casa Hogar. This one week class is educational, exciting and fun! Come experience Mexican culture while learning Spanish. Contact Nora, ask about our group rates.
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Our Mission: Working together as an expression of faith, our home nurtures strong communities … one person at a time!
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2009 Fall Quarter begins
128 adult participants and 34 children registered
Fall quarter is usually our slowest time of the year for classes only a few will remain on the waiting list due to space. A new quarter is always exciting. Some come from afar and at times feel so alone but find out very quickly that they have a lot in common with there fellow classmates. “La Casa Hogar feels like a home not a class room, that is why I love it here, I feel safe”, a student comments on her experience.
"107 House" and La Casa Hogar host this yearAnnual Crop Walk
There is still time to pledge for La Casa Hogar online
October 11, 2009 was an exciting day for the Yakima Interfaith Coalition, as many took to the road to help CROP stop hunger. CROP Walks (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) raises money through personal pledges and online donations to Church World Service who assists across the globe to feed and assist those who otherwise would go without. This year 25% of the funds raised will stay in Yakima to assist in Emergency Services to the homeless and those without jobs. Thank you for your support of the CROP Hunger Walk!
www.cropwalkyakima.us
Jim Kloster from MSI Construction for providing an electrician to repair our irrigation system and paint for Day of Caring project.
Charlie Eglin from Triply Construction for volunteering his company to repair our roof on the south side of the building.
Muzo Paksoy of Whirlpool of Yakima for coordinating a group a volunteers for the United Way “Day of Caring” project, the paint job looks great!
Eric Anderson and Darlene Hansen for coordinating the 2nd Annual CROP walk.
Mary Meyerquinonez from Touch of My Hands for volunteering your services and massaging our staff and participants.
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