Are you someone who is looking to make a change in the world? Do you see good deeds being done and want to do your part? Maybe you have a personal attachment to a certain organization. Whatever the case may be, non-profit companies depend on the support of outside public funding. It is downright imperative to their survival. As you plan your day, please take the time to make a plan to help.
There are so many ways that we can help in our community. Some non-profits are looking for supplies, while some simply need volunteers. Of course, there is the traditional financial donation that allows organizations to stay afloat. Not to mention, some of you are looking for tax breaks. Donating to a non-profit allows you to write that donation off.
Many non-profit organizations in and around the Winston-Salem area are looking for help from people in our community. People like you! At Macaroni KID Winston-Salem, we will be highlighting a different non-profit organization weekly nominated by our readers. If you have a non-profit organization you would like to nominate, please email us at mackidwinstonsalem@macaronikid.com. All nominations must be made by a current subscriber of Macaroni KID Winston-Salem. This week, we recognize:
Hispanic League
418 N. Marshall Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
hispanicleague.org
Executive Director Mari Jo Turner 336-770-1228 email marijo@hispanicleague.org
The Hispanic League was established in 1992 to foster diversity and raise awareness by serving as a liaison between the non-Hispanic and Hispanic communities. The Hispanic League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that improves the quality of life for Hispanics and Latinos by promoting community inclusion, education, health, and multicultural understanding. Since 1997, we have been touching the lives of 700+ students in 9 local middle schools. The League offers $100 incentive awards to the top 8 students at each of the schools. We are committed to cultivating future Hispanic or Latino leadership for our community by sponsoring scholarships for undergraduate students. Spanish Nite is considered one of the League’s most important annual projects because of its benefits to the community. It rewards our Hispanic and Latino English Language Learners (ELL) with an opportunity to continue their dreams of pursuing higher education. Since 2000, we have awarded 411 scholarships valued at over $936,000. In addition, our community resource programs offer families connections to local resources and organizations, in addition to our quarterly FaithAction ID Drives.
Volunteers are key to the success of the Hispanic League and are needed in the office and with Middle School Achievers. In addition, we need over 300 volunteers each fall. The annual FIESTA is held in September and offers at least 25,000 attendees in the community a multicultural experience with live music, arts and crafts, authentic Latin food, a children’s area, a healthy living area, educational sessions, and many opportunities for collaboration and relationship-building. For more information on the Hispanic League, to learn about upcoming events, become a member, volunteer, make a donation, or stay connected with the local Hispanic/Latino community, visit www.hispanicleague.org or contact 336-770-1228 or 336-701-6257.
