Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs
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Eastern Idaho Technical College
Idaho National Laboratory
Breaking Boundaries
The Leland D. Beckman Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Media Contacts: Eastern Idaho Technical College, Todd Wightman 524-3000
EITC announces the first Latino Education Assistance Conference
In an effort to support local Latino students interested in attending institutions of higher education, Eastern Idaho Technical College (EITC) announces a Latino Education Assistance Conference.
The conference, sponsored in conjunction with the Idaho National Laboratory and Leland D. Beckman Foundation will be held at EITC on Monday, March 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In addition, Breaking Boundaries, a nonprofit organization that provides services to the underserved population of Southeast Idaho has made a substantial financial contribution to this effort.
According to Breaking Boundaries officials, the organization works to increase awareness of the region’s diversity and in breaking boundaries and bringing people closer together as friends and neighbors. Breaking Boundaries achieves their mission through fund-raising efforts and contributions from their generous donors.
The conference will be conducted in both Spanish and English and focus on supporting local Latino students and their families in the transition to higher education. Topics will include financial aid, choosing a school, and family involvement and support. Community leaders are encouraged to attend the conference and take information to their constituents.
“We are pleased to join the INL and the Leland D. Beckman Foundation in hosting this conference,” said EITC President William Robertson. “Clearly there are many talented Latino students in our region who will benefit from this information and we look forward to making this conference an annual event.”
Conference participants will meet with other Latinos who have successfully navigated the sometimes complex higher education system. Latino college students and graduates, with their families will conduct small group presentations and open discussions with conference attendees.
“The conference is the first of its kind in EITC’s history, said Ken Erickson, Manager of the college’s Workforce Training Program. “Through funding from the Leland D. Beckman Foundation and the INL we are able to assist Latinos in learning how to stay in public school and make a smooth transition to postsecondary education.”
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MEDIA RELEASE
DATE: December 3, 2007
Contact: Juan Saldaña (208) 334-3776
To: All Reporters
For Immediate Release
3rd Annual Latino Youth Summit
What: The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs is having its 3rd annual youth summit in Nampa, Idaho on April 5, 2008 at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho
Who: This is brought to you by the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (ICHA),
Why this is significant: This youth summit is very unique from other conferences in Idaho. It targets “at risk” Hispanic students “at risk” is defined as students who struggle to achieve within their schools and/or communities. Approximately 125 students will be selected by their school administrators to attend.
This year the theme is Life Is What You Make It. In addition to the workshops for students the summit will also host a town hall meeting on underage drinking for parents.
For story information contact:
Juan Saldaña at the
Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs at
208-334-3776
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Boise District Office Release Date: Immediate
380 East Parkcenter, Suite 330
Boise, Idaho 83706
www.sba.gov/id
Contact: Rodney Grzadzieleski (208) 334-9004 X=333
Release Number: 1087-08-30
Date: 2-4-2008
The ABC’s of Starting A Small Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering the ABC’s of Starting A Small Business workshop at the Hispanic Cultural
Center, 315 Stampede Drive, Nampa, Idaho. The workshop is open to the public and scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2008
from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For more information or for reservations please call 334-9004, extension 349.
For more information on all of ABA’s programs for small businesses, call the Boise District Office at
208-334-1696, visit the
office in downtown Boise at 1020 Main Street, Suite 290, or visit the SBA’s web site at www.sba.gov/id.
For more information on Surety Bond Guarantee Program, the HUBZone Program and other SBA programs, call the SBA Answer Desk at 1-800-U-ASK-SBA, or visit the SBA’s extensive website at www.sba.gov.
The U.S. Small Business Administration, established in 1953, provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. With a portfolio of business loans, loan guarantees and disaster loans worth more than $45 billion, the SBA is the nation's largest single financial backer of small businesses. Last year, the SBA offered management and technical assistance to more than one million small business owners. The SBA also plays a major role in the government’s disaster relief efforts by making low-interest recovery loans to both homeowners and businesses. America’s 24 million small businesses employ more than 50 percent of the private workforce, generate more than half of the nation’s gross domestic product, and are the principal source of new jobs in the U.S. economy.
MEDIA RELEASE
DATE: December 3, 2007
Contact: Juan Saldaña (208) 334-3776
To: All Reporters
International Human Rights Celebration in Idaho
What: International Human Rights Celebration in Idaho
Who: This is a combined effort between the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (ICHA) and the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho (HCCI)
Why this is significant: The Governor of Idaho will sign a proclamation declaring December 10, 2007 International Human Rights Celebration Day in Idaho. This day was declared so that everyone can become aware of their rights and create awareness among others, of people who are deprived of their rights.
When: December 10, 2007 from 3pm to 6pm.
Location: Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho
315 Stampede Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
For story information contact:
Juan Saldaña at the
Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs at
208-334-3776
MEDIA RELEASE
Contact:Juan Saldana For Immediate Release
Phone: 208-334-3776
OCTOBER 2, 2007
Idaho Minority Summit
What: The Idaho Minority Summit to be held on October 10, 2007
Who: This is a combined effort between the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (ICHA), U.S. Census Bureau, and the United State Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), and local community partners.
Why this is significant: This invitation only summit is very unique from other summits in Idaho because it will focus on all minority groups. The purpose of the summit is to prepare all groups for the upcoming 2008 elections and to ensure that all groups are accurately counted in the decennial 2010 Census. The keynote speakers will feature Ms. Leigh A. McGee from the Census Advisory Committee on the American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, Mr. Michael D. Rodriguez from the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute and Roberto Ramirez and Ralph J. Lee from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Location: Boise State University
For story information contact:Juan Saldaña at the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs at 208-334-3776
MEDIA ALERT
Contact:Lymaris Blackmon For Immediate Release
Phone: 208-334-4565
July 19, 2007
Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs offers scholarship
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs offers a Substance Abuse Certification Scholarship. We are seeking recipients who are bilingual/bicultural and working towards or have a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited university or college in the field of Behavioral Science or a related Health Science field, and are interested in obtaining their certification in the Alcohol/Drug field as counselors. This program offers scholarships for students with the above qualifications to obtain their Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.
There is a tremendous need for bilingual/bicultural drug counselors throughout the state of Idaho. The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs offers the scholarship under a grant with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Family and Community Services, Bureau of Mental Health and Substance Abuse to address the continuing education of bilingual/bicultural alcohol and drug counselors.
Candidates interested in learning more about the scholarship programs may contact Lymaris Blackmon at 334-4565 or by e-mail at lymaris.blackmon@icha.idaho.gov for more information.
Quarterly Commissioners Meeting
Contact: Margie Gonzalez
Phone: 208-334-3776
Media Release
For Immediate Release
Our next quarterly Commissioners meetings are
being scheduled in
May
11th is scheduled for a reception hosted by the Idaho National
Laboratory from
May
12th will be the official quarterly meeting from
Please call the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs at (208) 334-3776 for additional information.
Please
contact Leticia Sotelo at (208) 334-3776 or at
leticia.sotelo@icha.idaho.gov.
Mujeres Unidas de Idaho 2007 Grant Award Announcement
Contact: Zerelda Quintana
Phone: 208-429-8878
Email: zeequintana@earthlink.net
Media Release
For Immediate Release
Mujeres Unidas de Idaho receives 2500 grant from Fund for Idaho Boise, ID – Mujeres Unidas de Idaho was one of ten grassroots organizations working in Idaho to receive a grant from Fund for Idaho to support their work to send 3 - 6 Latinas to CSTI, develop mini-conferences in other parts of Idaho, and join area organizations.
Mujeres Unidas de Idaho was established in 1990 to address issues faced by Latinas and to find ways to support each other. Mujeres Unidas de Idaho (MUI) brings Latinas in Idaho together to examine and take action on issues affecting our communities. MUI develops new Latina leaders in our communities so each new leader takes an active role in society. MUI values the power of every woman and believes all women should be valued equally. Our vision is that each woman is equally valued, is participating in all areas of society and has access to fulfill their personal and professional dreams.
For 17 years, Mujeres Unidas de Idaho has led efforts of activism around social issues in the community, participated in cultural events, and lobbied for issues that our Idaho Legislature considers for legislation. MUI works with other area organizations around the same community issues that affect us all. These organizations include: : Idaho Hispanic Caucus, Tribal-Latino Caucus, Idaho Latino Vote, Action Against Hate, ICAN, Idaho Food Bank, Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs, IMAGE de Idaho and the Hispanic Issue Training Conference, Snake River Alliance, Centro de Comunidad y Justicia, Dept of Health & Human Services, Terry Reilly Health Service, and United Vision for Idaho.
Mujeres Unidas puts on its Annual Conference which features workshops that area women can participate in. Each year there is a theme for the conference; this year it is “Healthy Mind, Body and Soul.” The Annual Conference will be held in Nampa, Idaho July 27-28, 2007. Also, MUI will hold a Mini-Conference in Twin Falls, May 19, 2007 and one in Pocatello, October 20, 2007.
For information about Mujeres Unidas de Idaho, please visit their website: www.mujeresunidasidaho.org.