by Web Admin | May 22, 2018 | Affiliate News, Education, News & Updates, Press Release, SER National Affiliates
It is with great pleasure that Centro CHA Inc. announces receipt of a $40,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation. These funds will provide general operating support for the organization to enhance free positive family and community strengthening services through case-management, workforce development, college access, summer safety alternatives and safe passages, counseling, immigration legal services and referrals to other agencies. Our goal is to reduce violence and promote safe and healthy and sustainable places for children, youth and families to live, work and thrive.
Centro CHA is thankful to the S. Mark Taper Foundation investment to support our mission and work to provide services in the neediest communities of Long Beach.
The S. Mark Taper Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Centro CHA is honored and very proud to be one of the recipients.
Founded in 1989 the S. Mark Taper Foundation is a private family foundation dedicated to enhancing the quality of people’s lives by supporting nonprofit organizations and their work in our communities in the Southern California region. The Foundation conducts one grant cycle each year giving primarily to children and youth, healthcare, social services, employment, education, and environment.
MEDIA RELEASE
Contact: Jessica Quintana, Executive Director
Office Phone: (562) 612-4162
Cell Phone: (562) 900-2409
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by Web Admin | Jul 20, 2017 | News & Updates, SER National Affiliates
Things are progressing on our project!! We had the pleasure of touring our partners from LISC. LISC Houston CEO, Amanda Timm and National LISC President, Maurice Jones visiting us from New York. (more…)
by Web Admin | May 19, 2017 | News & Updates, SER National Affiliates
Today, Nory Angel of SER Jobs for Progress Houston, announced that construction on the new Workforce Opportunity Center has begun!! We all can’t wait for its completion . When completed, the Center will serve to provide the education and resources needed to positively impact the lives of many.
by Web Admin | May 19, 2017 | News & Updates, SER National Affiliates
LEF ANNOUNCES PILOT “STUDENT LOAN BOARD ” WITH EL RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL
Heberto M. Sanchez. President/Founder of LEF and Principal Jonathan Lyons of El Rancho High School have agreed to launch a forward thinking out-of-the-box, pilot program that promises to advance high school students’ financial literacy at El Rancho High School located in Pico Rivera. It’s called the Student Loan Board Program.
“This is a unique opportunity for our students to learn about how lending works through LEF’s hands-on student loan program, said Principal Lyons. “We congratulate LEF for its forward thinking that aligns with El Rancho’s mission to prepare students to be college and career ready.”
“We’re extremely excited that Principal Lyons has taken this first step towards providing El Rancho High School with a program that seeks to advance students’ financial literacy,” said Mr. Sanchez.
How It Works
LEF will provide a three-year grant for $2,000 per year, up to a maximum of $6,000. The funds will be managed by El Rancho’s Student Loan Board for the purpose of lending money to fund student projects. The Student Loan Board administers the loans for school programs. The loans would help supplement athletic programs, clubs, or student projects. The loans are then repaid with interest by each program’s fundraising activities. The goal is to allow students to receive firsthand experience about how the lending process works from a bank’s standpoint. The Student Loan Board would function like a bank board of directors.
LEF’S 2017 Scholarship is open for filing. Interested students must register before applying for a LEF Scholarship. Click on the scholarship Apply button on LEF’s home page and complete the questions then submit requested documents including an essay. Awardees will be announced in late May 2017.
LEF Founder & President appointed to California Organized Investment Network Advisory Board.
LEF announces the appointment of it’s Founder & President, Heberto M. Sanchez, to the California Organized Investment Advisory Board by California Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon.
LEF congratulates Mr. Sanchez on his appointment.
LEF Board Chairman Servando Ornelas appointed to California Structural Pest Control Board.
LEF congratulates it’s Board Chairman, Servando Ornelas for being appointed to the California Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB).
Mr. Ornelas was appointed to SPCB by Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin De Leon.
LEF – Zero Interest Micro Loans
LEF now provides Zero Interest Micro Loans ranging from $250 to $1,000.
For more information please visit www.thelatinofund.org
