3rd Annual Kermes Fiesta
Was a Huge Success
Guests Enjoyed Live Entertainment, Mexican Food, Shopping, New Backpacks and Salsa in the Streets
The Kermes Fiesta was so much fun! Everyone enjoyed themselves.
What a great response from the community who came out to participate in our 3rd annual family
friendly “Kermes Fiesta” de La Casa Hogar! This year we were thrilled to collaborate with The Seasons Performance Hall as they brought back Salsa In The
Streets. What an amazing turnout we had! Thanks
to everyone who came out, we are pleased to announce that our spaces
for Kermes Fiesta 2012 are already filling up! Hope to see you
next year!
For a full list of participants, sponsors and photo album
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3 Students Become Citizens at 9th Annual "Abriendo Caminos"
at Holden Village
On August 11, 2011, 10 candidates
from Mexico were welcomed as new citizens to this great country-the
United States of America.
What started out as just a conversation
turned into something much more. Spring 2010 was the first quarter
we offered the citizenship class. Since then, 33 people have
reached their dream of becoming a US Citizen.
Currently there are 11 students
awaiting a confirmation letter, two students have already
submitted their finger prints and one student has their interview
in October!
A new citizenship class—offered to
both men and women—will begin on October 3. It will be taught at
First Baptist Church: 515 E. Yakima Ave., Yakima. For more information,
call (509) 457-5058.
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New Fall Quarter Filled With
New Opportunities
Commission on Hispanic Affairs
to Collaborate
With La Casa Hogar
Leading Change Through Advocacy is one of the newest classes to be offered by La Casa Hogar.
This 12-week workshop is designed to guide parents who are
interested in their children's education. The
participants
will also learn how to navigate the educational system. This class
will be offered in two locations: La Casa Hogar and United Methodist
Church in Toppenish. If you would like more information please
call (509) 457-5058.
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Mark Your Calendar
Staff Retreat
September 8th
United Way Day of Caring. Thank you MSI Construction!
Barge-Lincoln Elementary
Family Night, stop by and visit the La Casa Hogar booth!
5pm-6pm
"Lunch On Us" Come savor a delicious home cooked Mexican meal and learn about the wonderful things La Casa Hogar is doing.
11:45am-1:15pm
September 24th
**YARD
SALE** last sale of the year, if you or someone you know would like to
donate your gently used items please drop of to 106 S. 6th St.
8am-3pm
September 27th
Fall quarter registration.
9am-11am
October 3rd
Fall quarter begins.
October 16th
CROP walk (beginning and ending at La Casa).
2pm-4pm
November 19th
~Citizenship Day~
La Casa Hogar, in partnership with OneAmerica, is coordinating a
day-long workshop where volunteers, immigration attorneys, paralegals,
and interpreters come together to offer assistance with citizenship
applications.
Central Lutheran Church
1604 W. Yakima Ave.
10am-3pm
Additional Info
(509) 457-5058
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**NEWS FLASH**
It is not every day that a United States
Senator walks through the doors of La Casa Hogar. We were truly
honored to host Senator Patty Murray for the first time.
Stories were shared of real life struggles of immigrant
families and the concern for their children's
education. No change can happen
overnight but lives can be changed in an instant by words of
encouragement. To view pictures of the tour click here. **************************
Yakima Interfaith Coalition Hosts
23rd Annual CROP Walk
Church World Service Project
Contributes 25% to Yakima
107 House and La Casa Hogar service
providers of Yakima Interfaith Coalition will host the 23rd annual
national CROP walk. We are currently looking for motivated walkers to
join a team or be a team leader. Now is your chance...don’t delay,
round up your team and register today! For more info call Darlene (509) 249-6232.
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The last **YARD SALE** of
the year, Saturday, September 24, 8am-2pm. If you, or someone you know,
would like to donate your gently used items please drop off to 106 S.
6th St., Friday, September 23, 8am-3pm. All proceeds support
La Casa Hogar a program of Yakima Interfaith Coalition.
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**Wal-Mart- Kermes Fiesta signature sponsor, 3rd year in a row and The Seasons Performance Hall, this was an amazing collaboration! For a full list of other sponsors, participants and photo album click here.
**Keith M. Brown, director from United States Citizenship And Immigration Services of Yakima for hosting the Oath Ceremony at Holden Village.
**Commission on Hispanic Affairs
for training and supporting La Casa staff to provide parents with Leading Change through Advocacy program.
**Hispanic Access Foundation for our working together providing Colon Cancer prevention workshops to the Hispanic community in the Yakima valley.
**Central Lutheran Church and Wesley United Methodist Church for providing the transportation to and from Holden Village since
2003! And a special thank you to our wonderful drivers: Laura Baxter, Bob and Cay Hays.
**Danielle Surkatty from Yakindo Web Designs for always doing such an amazing job on our web page!
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