A Note of Gratitude for Collective Impact
From Our Executive Director, Adela Mendoza
Please join me in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to our rockstar event chair: Melissa Hernandez.
We are grateful to Felicia Baca, Yadira Nuñez, Sara Montero-Buria, & of course, the Artistic Director of our Collaborative Arts Exhibition - Nathalie Morgan.
It is truly a privilege to pause for a moment and take the time to reflect on the incredible community that we are a part of, and to acknowledge the people who are the hands and the hearts behind positive change. Our work depends upon community support & generosity.
At La Fiesta, on May 5, we were extremely honored to present our annual awards to those who exemplify the core values of our organization: passion, trust, integrity, collaboration, inclusion & innovation. All 2023 Award Honorees are listed below. We hope that you will join us in thanking them for their dedication to creating a future free of limitations.
HA Board Member of the Year
Megan Early-Soppa
The Hispanic Alliance Board of Directors recognizes a Board Member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that our organization is positioned for success.
Campeón Award
The Jolley Foundation
Amigo Award
Will McCorkle
Amigo Award
María Belén Beltrán
Rising Star
Yenli Gaytan
Awarded to a young person who serves ceaselessly, Yenli mirrors the values of our organization’s founders and is creating a brighter future for us all.
Special Recogntion
Virginia Czapla & Phillip Wiler
Start the Summer with Greenville Triumph!
Mark your calendars for FIESTA DE FUTBOL with Greenville Triumph on June 3rd! Start the summer by supporting our soccer club while celebrating our culture at the Paladin Stadium. Tickets are already available and you can use code ALLIANCE to get a discount.
Steps to order tickets:
- Once on the website, enter code ALLIANCE and click “submit”
- You will see all upcoming games and scroll down to find the game on June 3rd.
- You can buy tickets for $21 and hangout at the Hispanic Alliance Sideline area or purchase tickets for $14 for best available.
Don't forget you can also walk into the store (22 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601) to purchase your tickets!
Summer camp registration now open at Neighborhood Focus!
It is not too late to register your kids for a summer camp. Neighborhood Focus is currently enrolling for their summer camp! This camp is open for students in grades 2nd through 8th with 2 different sessions to choose from. This focus group focuses on bible study, summer reading, arts & crafts, STEAM and field trips. To register please visit https://bit.ly/42tQFoo. For more information and registration please contact Nancy Quintanilla at [email protected] or 864-451-4684.
HA NETWORK
May Network Meeting Recap
Spotlight Presenter | Meals on Wheels
Our Spotlight presenter was Meals On Wheels which serves homebound individuals who are physically or mentally challenged to the point where meal preparation is either nearly impossible or potentially dangerous. You can refer a client if you know someone that can benefit from their services. Click here to learn the requirements and how to refer a community member.
Become a volunteer with Meals on Wheels
It takes more than 130 volunteers to prepare and deliver nearly 1,500 meals every day. You can make a difference by becoming a volunteer and prepare & deliver meals. Click here to learn more about volunteering opportunities. Click here to take action today.
Meals on Wheels has bilingual staff available ready to help you.
Education
The Greenville County Library System has some upcoming events:
- Bilingual Story Time at Hughes Main Library –Friday, May 19, 5p-5:30p. Bilingual stories in English and Spanish for ages 10 & under with an adult caregiver.
- Summer Reading 2023: June 1 – July 29, ages 0-17. Early registration opens May 17! Babies, children, and teens can all participate in the Summer Reading challenge! Summer Reading is free, open to the public, and does not require a Library card. Children who participate in their public library’s summer reading program outperform those who don’t participate by: having better reading scores by the end of third grade, scoring higher on assessment tests at the beginning of the school year and/or scoring higher on standarized tests
- Check out a Park Passport: Check out an SC State Park Passport for free admission for occupants of one car into any of South Carolina’s State Parks.
- New! Check out Board Games! Check out a board game from the library to enjoy with friends and family, available at the Hughes Main Library.
- Coming Soon! Citizen Workshops/ Talleres para el test de la Ciudadanía – Mon, Jul 17, 24, and 31, 6p-7p. Prepare yourself for the U.S. Citizenship test by using U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and online Library resources. Registration required.
Language classes available
Upstate International 2023 Summer Language Classes are now open for registration starting on the week of May 22nd. This is the perfect opportunity for those who want to use their summer to work on personal growth in a relaxed atmosphere. Danish, English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish classes will be available for students this summer, with costs ranging from $130 to $485 for the entire season.
Financial Stability & Business
SC Small Business Development Center | Power-UP/ Access to Capital
Join this event to gain a comprehensive understanding of these crucial aspects and enhance your knowledge in business financing. The training topics are accounting/budget, business financing, cash flow management. This event will be available in English and Spanish!
Health
Groom For Health - Community Health Fair
Legal & Advocacy
USCIS Policy Alert
USCIS is removing guidance related to the 2020 Civics Test Purpose U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to remove references to the 2020 version of the civics test.
High Schoolers in the Youth Commission
Opportunity for high schoolers to get more involved in their community: The Youth Commission of City of Greenville is recruiting high schoolers to ensure you have a voice in decision making and communication between the city’s adults and its youth.
Community
Salsa is Sunset is around the corner!
Salsa at Sunset is a three-part summer series taking place on June 16th, July 28th, and August 25th, 2023, celebrating the vibrant Latin music and dance culture in downtown Greenville. The event will showcase a live Latin band each night and offer dancing on the corner of South Main Street and East Broad Street in the new Camperdown Plaza at the AC Marriott Hotel. This community-building and family-friendly event is free and open to the public. upstate International is seeking your help to keep bringing the rich Latin culture to the heart of Greenville once more. Sponsorship packages begin at only $250, giving you the opportunity to showcase your support to the Hispanic community in South Carolina. With over 3,500 people dancing with us last year, we expect nothing less this year!
