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OCHLA Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award Ceremony
Columbus, OH, Dec 9, 2024 – The Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs (OCHLA) held its prestigious Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award Ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse. This ceremony celebrated individuals who have worked steadfastly to enhance their communities for both Hispanics and the general public. The event also honored Military Service of Distinction awardees, recognizing Latinos…
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LULAC and LOEF@ Esperanza Latino Gala Fiesta 2024
Highland Heights, KY, Dec 7, 2024 – The Esperanza Latino Center (ELC) marked its 6th annual fundraising gala with a vibrant celebration at the NKU Ballroom. This event underscored the crucial role of networking and nurturing partnerships with other Latino institutions. The evening commenced with an enchanting performance by a Latin group playing instrumental music…
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English as a Second Language Partnership meeting
Cincinnati, Nov 8, 2024 – In a dedicated effort to support the growing Latino community, Laura Moese, Director of the LULAC Ohio Educational Foundation (LOEF), and Raquel Sotelo, LOEF Community Liaison, have identified a crucial need for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in the Carthage and Hartwell areas. Their initiative has led to…
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Latino Health Collaborative Annual Retreat
Cincinnati, Nov 8, 2024 – The Latino Health Collaborative recently held its annual retreat at the Hartwell Recreation Center. The primary objective of this meeting was to evaluate the accomplishments of the current year and to plan for the upcoming year’s events. LOEF President Laura Moese participated in the retreat. Her involvement underscores LOEF’s commitment…
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LOEF@BLINK- Newport KY
Newport, Oct 19, 2024 – Roebling Books & Coffee hosted an engaging event featuring a Summermusik performance and vibrant Mexican Folklore dances as part of their Blink celebration. The performances were graced by Alba Alzamar and Gabriel Martinez, both esteemed members of the LOEF Young Latino Professional Network (YLPN). In a show of support for…
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LOEF@Somos Cincinnati at University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Oct 15, 2024 – The Admissions Office of the University of Cincinnati recently hosted Somos Cincinnati, an event specifically tailored to high school students with a special focus on Latinx students and their families. More than 200 high school students from the Greater Cincinnati area attended the event, participating in sessions on navigating college…
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LOEF Participates at the 3rd Hispanic Heritage Festival at Princeton High School
Evendale, OH – September 28, 2024 – The Latino community came together in vibrant celebration at the 3rd Hispanic Heritage Festival, hosted by the Princeton City School District (PCSD). The event, directed by the dedicated Ana Martinez, PCSD Family Coordinator, was a resounding success, drawing attendees from all its neighboring community. The festival was a…
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LOEF and CCGH create Health Literacy Partnership
August 28, 2024 – Laura Moese, president of the LULAC Ohio Educational Foundation (LOEF), had a productive working lunch with Renee Mahaffey Harris, CEO of the Center for Closing the Health Gap (CCGH) had created what they called Health Literacy Partnership. The meeting underscored the ongoing collaboration between LOEF and CCGH, aimed at enhancing health literacy…
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