Activate. Cultivate. Celebrate.

Celebrating 15 Years of Shared Impact

A Quinceañera for Hispanic Alliance

In 2025, the Hispanic Alliance proudly marks its 15th anniversary — a quinceañera celebration of service, culture, and community. Since our beginnings in a church basement, we’ve grown into South Carolina’s largest convener for Hispanic advancement. This year is more than a celebration — it’s a call to action and a recommitment to our values.

Activate.

From the very beginning, we’ve activated leaders, allies, and advocates to respond to the urgent needs of the Hispanic community. Every initiative has been rooted in activating people and systems for collective good.

Cultivate.

We have cultivated networks, trust, and opportunity. Through our community teams, youth leadership programs, and statewide advocacy campaigns, we have built a thriving ecosystem that supports growth, connection, and equity.

Celebrate.

Our 15th Year is a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and to celebrate the rich cultures, accomplishments, and resilience of our community. Join an upcoming celebration and build a brighter future with us.
Upcoming Celebrations

A Year for our Champions

This 15th anniversary is more than a milestone—it’s a movement. Throughout the year, we invite you to activate your connection to community, cultivate meaningful relationships, and celebrate the vibrant cultures and powerful stories that define our work. Each event in our quinceañera series is a chance to honor our shared history, elevate our collective impact, and joyfully look ahead to a future of expanded equity and opportunity. Whether through music, storytelling, art, or tradition—this is our time to come together and make each moment count.

Quince en el Cinco

May 5, 2025

An intimate evening dedicated to expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the donors and supporters who have been instrumental in our journey. This gathering will feature stories of impact, acknowledgments of key contributors, and a shared vision for the future.

Media Day

May 20, 2025

An exclusive Media Event as we unveil the Hispanic Alliance’s 15th Anniversary Quinceañera campaign and offer a sneak peek of this year’s La Fiesta. Enjoy a vibrant sampling of culture, connection, and celebration—live from one of Greenville’s most iconic new venues..

La Fiesta

September 12, 2025

An intimate evening dedicated to expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the donors and supporters who have been instrumental in our journey. This gathering will feature stories of impact, acknowledgments of key contributors, and a shared vision for the future.

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15

A month-long celebration of Hispanic culture & influence, including our traditional Opening Night Celebration, intended to educate, honor, and amplify the contributions of Hispanic individuals in various sectors, from arts and education to business and public service.

Art for a Cause

September - October

A two month long art gallery at Good Art Co. intended to educate, honor, and amplify the contributions of Hispanic artists throughout our community

Homes for the Holiday

December 13, 2025

Experience the warmth and beauty of the season with guided tours of exquisitely decorated homes. This cherished tradition offers a festive way to support our initiatives while celebrating community spirit.
The Quinceañera Committee

Recognizing Servant Leadership

We are proud to recognize the members of our 15th Anniversary Steering Committee — a dedicated group of community leaders and visionaries who have been instrumental in shaping this milestone year. From day one, this committee has served as both a strategic compass and creative engine, guiding the planning, storytelling, and celebration of our 15 years of impact. Their collaboration with our staff and board has ensured that this anniversary honors our past while boldly casting a vision for our future.

Most importantly, they are helping us use this anniversary not just as a look back—but as a springboard forward, inspiring even greater connection, equity, and opportunity for the years ahead.

Beverly Ward
Catherine Carter
Ghisela Eljach
Megan Early-Soppa
Susan Cinquemani
Karee White
Our History

Reflecting on 15 Years of Milestones

Over the past decade and a half, the Hispanic Alliance has achieved significant milestones that have profoundly impacted our community.
Our Roots
A group of Hispanic leaders and allies begins gathering under Rev. Kathryn Tiede at St. Francis Episcopal Church. They form the Alianza para la Colaboración con la Comunidad Hispana (ACCH).
Humanitarian Response
A devastating ICE raid at Columbia Farms detains 330 immigrants. ACCH leads a community-wide humanitarian response, coordinating legal support and aid for affected families.
Vote to Formalize
ACCH hosts a summit with Greenville Forward and votes to formalize as a nonprofit. Greenville Technical College donates office space for a resource center.
501(c)(3)
ACCH becomes a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The first board is elected, chaired by Alfred Middleton.
Formal Health & Legal Teams
Formal Health and Legal Community Teams are established. United Way of Greenville County invests in hiring HA’s first Executive Director.
First La Fiesta
ACCH is renamed Hispanic Alliance / Alianza Hispana. HA receives the Riley Diversity Leadership Award for International Contribution to Diversity. First annual La Fiesta cultural gala is held.
Student DREAMers Alliance
HA launches the first class of the Student DREAMers Alliance - a youth leadership accelerator and completes the Transit Equity Project, amplifying the voices of underserved riders.
United Way Spirit Award
HA receives United Way’s Spirit Award. Launches the SC Hispanic Heritage Month Steering Committee and website.
National Advocacy
HA leads a South Carolina delegation of DACA students to Washington, D.C., for a legislative conference.
Community Needs Assesment
Publishes Hispanics in Greenville—the most comprehensive local assessment of Hispanic needs. HA launches a 10-Year Anniversary campaign and prepares for statewide expansion.
COVID Response
Responding to COVID-19, HA launches Canasta Básica (food assistance) and virtual Know Your Rights workshops, quickly adapting services to meet emerging needs.
Wings of the City
HA brings Jorge Marín’s Wings of the City sculpture exhibit to Falls Park, creating cross-cultural engagement through public art.
SDA Expansion
Expands Student DREAMers Alliance (SDA) to Charleston County (R.B. Stall High School). Alumni programs and scholarships grow.
SDA Growth
SDA alumni surpass 200 members. A mentorship model is added, and HA begins a new strategic planning phase focused on expanding impact across South Carolina.
Allied4SC Campaign
Launches Allied4SC, a statewide advocacy campaign to dismantle systemic barriers and elevate the voices of Hispanic South Carolinians through storytelling, policy, and capacity-building.
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Why Now?

2025 is Our Year
to Make History.

In 2025, the Hispanic Alliance will celebrate 15 years as a non-profit and 20 years since our inception as a grassroots network. Your gift is the dealbreaker in making 2025 a year of transformation for Hispanic communities.

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Helps one student access critical resources.

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Supports one family in navigating legal or financial challenges.

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Provides 150 Resource Guides for Our Community

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Powers advocacy efforts to pass the Licensing Bill.

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