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Sacramento Events and Giving Goals: Join Chicas Latinas This July!

01 Sunday Jul 2018

Posted by Angela in #ChicasWhoGive, Donate, Fundraiser, shoe drive, TeamChicas

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Chicas Latinas’ 2018 “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive, benefiting D.W. Babcock School is underway!!! We have a goal this year to provide EVERY child at the elementary school with a new pair of shoes for the 2018-19 school year.

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Thank you to our 2018 “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Sponsors and Donors:

  • Northwestern Mutual
  • River City Phoenix
  • Sutter Roseville
  • Hugs Alternative Care: Collecting NEW shoe donations at their 2 locations!
  • Sacramento Republic FC: Collecting NEW shoe donations at Sac Republic Offices!
  • Heart Boutique: Collecting NEW shoe donations July 8-14!

Join us for Chicas Latinas night with Sac Republic FC on Saturday, Aug. 4! The price is $20 per ticket and is sure to sell out FAST! We’ll have tickets on hand to sell at our upcoming July event, or contact us via email/social to purchase tickets.

Proceeds benefit our Shoe Drive! 

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Can’t attend, but want to give? Donate online: https://clshoedrive2018.eventbrite.com

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Please help us reach our goal of providing EVERY child at D. W. Babcock Elementary with a new pair of shoes for the school year (600 pairs)! July fundraiser events below, please join us and share!

July Dates, Sacramento:

  • July 4: #TeamChicas Running Group (Cancelled) 
  • July 9: Programs & Events Committee Mtg.
  • July 13: Bachata On The Edge night with Chicas Latinas ~ Shoe Drive
  • July 14: 2nd Saturday w/ Heart Boutique, Benefiting Chicas’ Shoe Drive, #Heart4Babcock
  • July 17: Happy Hour w/ Republic FC players, for Chicas Latinas Shoe Drive
  • July 18: #TeamChicas Running Group
  • July 23: Chicas Latinas Board Mtg. (contact)

Every other Sunday at 8 a.m., volunteer to Help Feed the Homeless with CAFFE at Cesar Chavez Plaza!

#TeamChicas meets every other Wednesday evening for run/walks.  Follow us on Facebook for timely updates.

TBD Scholarship Committee Mtg. (contact)

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Give, while you shop:

Chicas Latinas is linked to #amazonsmile! Shop for your
“Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive donations at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Chicas Latinas De Sacramento!

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s June Schedule of Events

01 Friday Jun 2018

Posted by kbreynaga in #ChicasWhoGive, Culture, Donate, Leadership, Running Group, shoe drive, TeamChicas, Volunteer

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Walking into June feeling proud of ALL Los Hombres de Las Chicas who walked in HIGH HEELS to raise awareness and much-needed funds for WEAVE, Inc.  We extend many, many thanks to YOU, especially to Noah Lennon and his Sacramento Republic FC crew for participation in the high-heeled hilarity of Walk a Mile in Her Shoes! We look forward to seeing you ALL next year, along with some new man friends.

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Chicas Latinas celebrated its 9-year Anniversary during the happiest hour (happy hour)! We enjoyed sharing sparkling champagne with many wonderful chicas y chicos!  Thank you for your company, laughter, and memories! And, we are excited to start planning next year’s celebration for our 10-year Anniversary, which should be even bigger and better!

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We have some great fundraiser and donation drive events coming together this summer, such as the annual Sac Republic FC soccer event on Saturday, Aug. 4! The price is $20 per ticket and is sure to sell out FAST! So grab yours while you can!

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Chicas Latinas has obtained some NEW sponsors, Northwestern Mutual, River City Phoenix, and Hugs Alternative Care, for our 2018 “Starting Off on the Right Foot” shoe drive, benefiting D.W. Babcock Elementary School! We would also like to extend this rewarding and exciting opportunity to other local businesses. Please Contact us for more information! Or Learn more: How to Sponsor Our 2018 “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive

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Help Wanted!

Do you love our Sacramento Crisis Nursery volunteer events as much as we do? Consider hosting one! We host nursery visits every other month, on Saturdays, and are looking for a few chicas to lead one (or two) volunteer projects in 2018! Our next event will be in June. And, we are currently looking for a volunteer to host for the month of August. Please email us to learn more: committees@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org

June Dates, Sacramento:

  • June 4: Marketing & Community Outreach Committee Mtg
  • June 6: #TeamChicas Running Group
  • June 11: Programs & Events Committee Mtg.
  • June 16: Sac Crisis Nursery, Theme: “Under the Sea”
  • June 20:#TeamChicas Running Group

Every other Sunday at 8 a.m., volunteer to Help Feed the Homeless with CAFFE at Cesar Chavez Plaza!

#TeamChicas meets every other Wednesday evening for run/walks.  Follow us on Facebook for timely updates.

TBD Scholarship Committee Mtg. (contact for meeting times)

TBD Chicas Latinas Board Mtg. (contact for meeting times)

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Give, while you shop:

Chicas Latinas is linked to #amazonsmile! Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Chicas Latinas De Sacramento!

 

Calling Los Hombres de Sacramento to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes!

01 Tuesday May 2018

Posted by Angela in #ChicasWhoGive, Donate, Estrella de Mes, Fundraiser, shoe drive, TeamChicas, Volunteer

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We’re asking the men in our lives to participate in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2018 on May 20 in Sacramento, to raise critical funds for WEAVE, Inc., Sacramento County’s provider of services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

WAM Registration is open — sign up, “Los Hombres de las Chicas!!!
👠 http://www.weavewalkamile.org/LosHombresDeLasChicas 👠

Screen Shot 2018-05-01 at 2.01.33 PMWhy is WAM important? Check out this Girls on the Grid article authored by Chicas Latinas de Sacramento member Kristal Reynaga: “WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES 2018: CULTURE, CONVERSATION, AND CHANGE!” She bravely shared her story, which highlights Chicas Latinas de Sacramento‘s efforts and advocacy in the Latin@ community!

WAM 2018 Details:
Sunday May 20, 2018
11:30 am – Festival Opens
1:00 pm – Walk Begins
3:00 pm – Festival Closes
Location: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2018 has a new location! Crocker Park.

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Chicas we will be volunteering as our men walk. So sign up to volunteer with #TeamChicas at Walk a Mile: www.weaveinc.org/volunteer-wam  and add Group Name “Chicas Latinas”

Facebook: Join “Los Hombres de Las Chicas” Walk a Mile Team

Register:  http://www.weavewalkamile.org/LosHombresDeLasChicas 

Terry and NatalieCongrats to our Chicas Latinas’ Estrella de Mes: Abril / Star of the Month for April, Terry Ward!

Thank you for your contributions to Chicas Latinas and the Sacramento community. Check out Terry’s Q&A here to learn about why he joined Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, his giving accomplishments!

May Dates, Sacramento:

  • May 1: Deadline for Chicas Latinas Scholarship
  • May 9: #TeamChicas Running Group
  • May 10: Marketing & Community Outreach Committee Mtg.
  • May 14: Programs & Events Committee Mtg.
  • May 15: Chicas Latinas’ 9 Year Anniversary, Taco Tuesday
  • May 20: WAM, Join “Los Hombres de Las Chicas” Walk a Mile Team
  • May 23: #TeamChicas Running Group
  • Every other Sunday at 8 am: Volunteer and Help Feed the Homeless with CAFFE at Cesar Chavez Plaza.
  • #TeamChicas meets every other Wednesday evening for run/walks. Follow us on Facebook for timely updates.
  • TBD Scholarship Committee Mtg. (contact for meeting times)

Thank you to all who supported our “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive, benefiting D.W. Babcock Elementary School, by attending our Loteria Paint Night fundraiser — donated by  Sacred Yoli Designs.

Space donated by La Venadita and photography and video by Lamogollon Photography & Anthony Villagran. 

Speaking of… “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive, benefiting D.W. Babcock Elementary School, you can NOW donate directly online via Eventbrite! 

And last, but not least, thank you to all who volunteered at Rebuilding Together Sacramento! We made a huge difference in a family’s lives.

Chicas Latinas’ Estrella del Mes: Abril/Star of the Month: April

04 Wednesday Apr 2018

Posted by kbreynaga in #ChicasWhoGive, Board of Directors, Culture, Donate, Education, Estrella de Mes, Fundraiser, Health, History, Latino Outdoors, Leadership, Running Group, Scholarship, shoe drive, TeamChicas, Volunteer

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Chicas Latinas de Sacramento has existed in the Sacramento community for nine years, thanks to the hard work and dedication of many amazing individuals. To celebrate Sacramento’s leaders, and our behind-the-scenes (s)heroes, we’re thrilled to highlight and introduce to the community our shining star for the month of Abril/April!

Chicas Latinas’ Estrella del Mes: Abril/Star of the Month: April

Chicas Latinas Board

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s #Network4Cause 2014

Terry J. Ward, Board Co-Chair & Scholarship Committee Member 

Assistant Vice President/Senior Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch.

How long have you been a part of Chicas Latinas de Sacramento?

I’ve been an active member for about four years now.

What’s your favorite aspect of being a Chicas member?

Opportunities for tackling regional community challenges with a team effort.

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What do you love about Sacramento?

I love the size and the diversity. The area is not too big, so as an organization we can have a large impact on local projects, yet there’s so much diversity in skill and thought here, that we can take advantage to build leadership and community.

What is one of your most fun or memorable experiences volunteering with Chicas?

I’ve had a lot of fun and memorable experiences while working with Chicas, but recently we went to Bishop Gallego Maternity Home. The program is sponsored by the church and it’s for moms with new babies. I love discovering new programs that I didn’t know existed as was the case with this program. We all met there, but I arrived straight from work with my nice suit still on. The other Chicas asked if I wanted to hold a baby and I jumped at the chance; of course, the little guy promptly threw up dinner leftovers all over my nice suit. I wiped it off and soldiered on. The Chicas handed out gift baskets to new moms that evening; we gave the moms a break for a bit and a good demonstration of unconditional love, which is sometimes hard to come by these days. This kind of grass roots activity can have a positive ripple effect in our community and I believe we all went to sleep that night better off for it (the moms, the babies, the Chicas group, the Church, and the community as well).

Bishop Gallego Maternity Home Stocking Drive 2016

Why did you join Chicas?

It seemed like a strong group of emerging community leaders worthy of support. So far, the Chicas have lived up to their potential and continue to amaze me with their leadership, efforts, and community enthusiasm.

What has been your biggest challenge in life?

So far, it was to complete my education. I had to fund and complete my college education on my own with little guidance.

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Chicas Latinas’ Scholarship Recipient Luncheon 2017

What are your interests and hobbies?

Running, traveling, and reading.

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Name one fun fact about yourself:

I once won some ribbons/awards at the California State Fair for my hand made jewelry exhibit.

What favorite quote do you live by?

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi

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“Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive 2016

Where is the best place you’ve traveled and why?

Morocco because it has a lot of ancient history; it was occupied by Romans, Moors, Carthaginians, and now Islamic culture, so there’s an incredible amount of different architecture, etc. And, people were so welcoming, interesting, and passionate.

 

Rebuilding Together Sacramento: Spring Rebuild with Chicas Latinas

27 Tuesday Mar 2018

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26904648_10155062693946821_5281354993157350962_nTwice a year Sacramento volunteers join together to help make repairs on homes, or a nonprofit facility, during Rebuild Days – which are action-packed, rewarding events. There are opportunities for everyone – skilled and unskilled participants, volunteer house captains and volunteer coordinators, and material and financial donors.

Chicas Latinas is asking our members, volunteers, and community members to join us in helping to rebuild homes in the Sacramento area for families in need on April 21. Morning and afternoon shifts available.

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*Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer. All are welcomed to join Chicas Latinas‘ team, look for our group name in the drop-down menu! Those who register with Chicas Latinas will be assigned to the same house.

No experience required. A T-shirt, food, and refreshments will be provided.

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Follow the event on Facebook: Join #TeamChicas’ Rebuilding Together Sacramento, Rebuild Team! Or Register, here: select “Chicas Latinas” from team drop-down menu

NataliaChavezCongrats to our Chicas Latinas’ Estrella de Mes: Marzo / Star of the Month for March, Natalia Chavez!

Thank you for your contributions to Chicas Latinas and the Sacramento community. Check out Natalia’s Q&A here to learn about why she joined Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, her giving idea, and accomplishments!

April Dates, Sacramento:

  • April 3: Programs & Events Committee Mtg.
  • April 4: #TeamChicas Running Group
  • April 5: Marketing & Community Outreach Committee Mtg.
  • April 7: Chicas Latinas’ Shoe Drive Donation Event w/ Sac Roller Derby
  • April 10: Chicas Latinas Board Meeting
  • April 18: #TeamChicas Running Group
  • April 21:  Join #TeamChicas’ Rebuilding Together Sacramento, Rebuild Team!
  • April 28: April Showers bring May Flowers, Sac Crisis Nursery Volunteer Day
  • DATE TBA: Chicas Latinas Paint Night, Shoe Drive Fundraiser 

Every other Sunday at 8 am: Volunteer and Help Feed the Homeless with CAFFE at Cesar Chavez Plaza.

#TeamChicas meets every other Wednesday evening for run/walks.  Follow us on Facebook for timely updates.

TBD Scholarship Committee Mtg. (contact for meeting times).

Thank you to all who supported our “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive, benefiting D.W. Babcock Elementary School, by attending our yoga fundraiser at Casa de Espanol! Hope to see you all again for upcoming Paint Night fundraiser — details TBA.

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s March Schedule of Events

28 Wednesday Feb 2018

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Pamella Tejada

Pamella Tejada

Congrats to our Chicas Latinas’ Estrella de Mes: Febrero / Star of the Month for Febuary, Pamella Tejada!

Thank you for all you do. Check out her Q&A here and some action shots of her volunteer and leadership work with Chicas Latinas de Sacramento.

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With the leadership provided by our Estrellas, Pamella and Susana, Chicas Latinas members are working hard to finalize sponsors for our 2018 “Starting Off on the Right Foot” shoe drive, benefiting D.W. Babcock Elementary School. Contact us for more information and/or to join in on the fun — deadline is fast approaching!

We have some great (and creative) fundraiser and donation drive events coming together for the spring and summer, including our yoga event on March 24!

✨ Join us at Get Barefoot for Babcock! Yoga Fundraiser, benefiting “Starting Off on the Right Foot!” Purchase your tickets here:  http://bit.ly/Barefoot4Babcock2018✨

Learn more: How to Sponsor Our 2018 “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive

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If you’re more of the hands-on type, sign up to help Chicas Latinas members rebuild homes in the Sacramento community on April 21, with Rebuilding Together Sacramento! Registration is now open, with morning and afternoon shifts available. No experience required. A T-shirt, food, and refreshments will be provided. Men and women are welcomed to register for our team.

Follow the event on Facebook: Join #TeamChicas’ Rebuilding Together Sacramento, Rebuild Team! Or Register, here: select “Chicas Latinas” from team drop-down menu. 

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Registration is also open for Weave Inc.’s Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event and yes... Chicas Latinas will have a volunteer AND Hombre walking team! You’re not going to want to miss this ladies n’ gents. Chicas, sign up here to volunteer with us! Hombres, sign up here to walk with Los Hombres de Las Chicas!

Follow our team event on Facebook and share with the hombres in your life.

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Help Wanted!

Do you love our Sacramento Crisis Nursery volunteer events as much as we do? — Consider hosting one! We host nursery visits every other month (on Saturdays) and are looking for a few Chicas’ who can lead one (or two) volunteer projects in 2018! Our next event will be in April. Email us to learn more: committees@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org

March Dates, Sacramento:

  • Happy Women’s History Month!
  • March 2: 2018 Salud! Awards Business Luncheon
  • March 7: #TeamChicas Running Group
  • March 8: International Women’s Day: Sacramento
  • March 8: Marketing & Community Outreach Committee Mtg.
  • March 12: Programs & Events Committee Mtg.
  • March 21: #TeamChicas Running Group
  • March 24: Join us at Get Barefoot for Babcock! Yoga Fundraiser

Every other Sunday at 8 am: Volunteer and Help Feed the Homeless with CAFFE at Cesar Chavez Plaza

#TeamChicas meets every other Wednesday evening for run/walks.  Follow us on Facebook for timely updates.

TBD Scholarship Committee Mtg. (contact for meeting times)

TBD Chicas Latinas Board Mtg. (contact for meeting times)

 

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Give, while you shop:

Chicas Latinas is now linked to #amazonsmile! Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Chicas Latinas De Sacramento!

Chicas Latinas is Spreading the Love this February in Sacramento

01 Thursday Feb 2018

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February is upon us and love is in the air for Chicas Latinas de Sacramento members, volunteers, and beneficiaries! Not feel’n the love? We have plenty to share…

Susana ProfileWe’ll start by showing some love to our Chicas Latinas’ Estrella de Mes: Enero / Star of the Month for January, Susana Becerra! Congrats Susana and thank you for all you do. Check out her Q&A here. 

Next, help us show some love to Sacramento area children! Sponsorship information has been released for our 2018 “Starting Off on the Right Foot” shoe drive, benefiting D.W. Babcock Elementary School. Contact us for more information and/or to join in on the fun — planning is underway for 2018 drive events! Sponsorship deadline is fast approaching.

Learn more: How to Sponsor Our 2018 “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive

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If you’re more the hands-on type, sign up to help Chicas Latinas members rebuild homes in the Sacramento community on April 21, with Rebuilding Together Sacramento! Registration is now open, with morning and afternoon shifts available. No experience required. Shirt and food/refreshments will be provided. Men and women are welcomed to register for our team.

Follow the event on Facebook: Join #TeamChicas’ Rebuilding Together Sacramento, Rebuild Team! Or Register, here: select “Chicas Latinas” from team drop-down menu. 

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Registration is also open for Weave Inc.’s Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event and yes... Chicas Latinas will have a volunteer AND Hombre walking team! You’re not going to want to miss this ladies n’ gents. Chicas, sign up here to volunteer with us! Hombres, sign up here to walk with Los Hombres de Las Chicas! (be sure to select the correct team name).

Follow our team event on Facebook and share with the hombres in your life.

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Help Wanted!

Do you love our Sacramento Crisis Nursery volunteer events as much as we do? — Consider hosting one! We host nursery visits every other month (on Saturdays) and are looking for a few Chicas’ who can lead one (or two) volunteer projects in 2018! Our next event will be in April. Email us to learn more: committees@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org

February Dates, Sacramento:

  • Feb 3: Steps to College 2018
  • Feb. 6: Marketing & Community Outreach Committee Mtg.
  • Feb. 7: #TeamChicas Running Group
  • Feb. 10: CL’s Valentine’s Crisis Nursery Volunteer Day (Canceled)
  • Feb. 11: Unity Ball
  • Feb. 12: Programs & Events Committee Mtg.
  • Feb. 21: #TeamChicas Running Group
  • Feb. 27: CL Informational Night, Open to Public (El Rey on K)

Every other Sunday, 8am: Volunteer and Help Feed the Homeless with CAFFE at Cesar Chavez Plaza

#TeamChicas meets every other Wednesday evening for run/walks.  Follow us on Facebook for timely updates.

TBD Scholarship Committee Mtg. (contact for meeting times)

TBD Chicas Latinas Board Mtg. (contact for meeting times)

CL Featured in the Community: 

Another View: Why I Didn’t March, via Girls on the Grid

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Give, while you shop:

Chicas Latinas is now linked to #amazonsmile! Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Chicas Latinas De Sacramento!

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Chicas Latinas’ Estrella del Mes: Enero

10 Wednesday Jan 2018

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento has existed in the community for 9 years, thanks to the hard work and dedication of some amazing individuals. To celebrate Sacramento’s Latina Leaders, and our behind-the-scenes (s)heroes, we’re starting “Estrella del Mes” in 2018 to introduce the Sacramento community to our shinning stars!

Chicas Latinas’ Estrella de Mes: Enero / Star of the Month: January

Susana Becerra

Susana Becerra – Board of Directors, Secretary and Chair of Programs & Events Committee

How long have you been a part of Chicas Latinas?

5 years this year!

What’s your favorite aspect of being a Chicas Latinas member?

Being around like minded people who believe that a person can make a difference in their community by volunteering.

What do you love about Sacramento?

It continues to have a “small town” feel with the benefits of a city such as diversity, cultural events, great restaurants, fun bars, wonderful bike trail and parks for enjoying the outdoors. Plus we are conveniently located a couple of hours from the ocean or the mountains.

What is one of your most fun or memorable experience volunteering with Chicas?

Most fun is watching Los Hombres de las Chicas walk a mile in women’s high heel shoes to raise funds and increase awareness about domestic violence. Men in heels…how could that not be fun?

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Most memorable is our annual “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive, specifically the day we distribute shoes to the elementary school children. Seeing their eyes light up when they get individual attention from community volunteers to help pick out their new shoes is priceless.

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Why did you join Chicas?

I strongly believe in helping those that are in need and Chicas focuses on volunteering and serving those in our community that are often disenfranchised. It’s inspiring to be surrounded by Latinas that use their skills/talents/time to selflessly help others.

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What are your interest and hobbies?

Traveling, hiking, going to festivals, going to cultural events, movies.

What or who inspires you?

To be honest, regular every day people, like those that join Chicas. It reminds me that you don’t have to be a super star, rich or famous to do great things for people. Regular people doing good things gives me hope.

Favorite quote to live by:

“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Where is the best place you’ve traveled and why? 

Each place I’ve been to has been great for different reasons. Cuba is beautiful with such kind people who seemed to always have a smile regardless of their circumstances. It felt like a time warp because their cars and buildings are of the era when the U.S. embargo started. It was very interesting to see their anti-US signs and propaganda. China was also quite an experience because it’s so different than the Latin American and European countries I’ve been. It was fun to experience a place where I absolutely did not know the language and no way I could “get by.” Both places had such rich history!

What is your most favorite family tradition?

During the Christmas holidays making tamales with my mom and sister. My sister and I always whine and gripe about having to help, my mom usually makes some sort of comment about putting in work in order to eat, then we and other family members laugh and join in the tamale making. Whining is part of the tradition, there has to be whining or it doesn’t quite feel the same☺

Read more from Susana, check out her guest Blog Post from 2015:  There’s a first for everything, backpacking with Chicas Latinas and Latino Outdoors

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Chicas Latinas’ December Sacramento Volunteer and Social Activities

27 Monday Nov 2017

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Chicas Latinas de Sacramento had a blast in November and we are excited to close out 2017 with a giving December. But first, a recap:

Chicas Latinas joined Sacramento Young Professionals of Color at their November Happy Hour event to officially launch our 2018 “Starting Off on the Right Foot” shoe drive, benefiting D.W. Babcock Elementary School. We packed the house and raised over $1,000 for our shoe drive! Stay tuned for future events and ways you (or your business) can give in 2018.

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Thank you to everyone who joined #TeamChicas on Thanksgiving morning at Run To Feed The Hungry, benefiting Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services!

#TeamChicas will continue our Wednesday evening runs, until further notice (stay tuned for winter Zumba!).

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Chicas Latinas’ Holiday Drive:

For the Holidays, Chicas Latinas is supporting Sacramento Crisis Nursery by sponsoring an Arts and Crafts supply drive! Deadline for donations is Dec. 15. View wish-list here. To learn more and/or donate, email: committees@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org

Join us on Dec. 11, 5-7pm, at Ten Ten Room in downtown Sacramento for Mistletoe & Martinis, a Holiday Social with Chicas Latinas + Sac Crisis Nursery Donation Drop-Off. This happy hour social will be co-ed, come one and come all!

Announcing:

Chicas Latinas is now linked to #amazonsmile! Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Chicas Latinas de Sacramento!

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Chicas Latinas’ December Meetings:

Dec. 6: Marketing & Community Outreach Committee Mtg.

Dec. 11: Mistletoe & Martinis, Holiday Social with Chicas Latinas + Sac Crisis Nursery Donation Drop-Off 

Dec. 12: Programs & Events Committee Mtg.

TBA: Scholarship Committee Mtg.

Interested in joining a Chicas Latinas committee, email us at: committees@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org

Coming Up in Sacramento:

Nov. 30: Posada Navideña 2017

Dec. 4: WEAVE Inc. Volunteer Orientation

Dec. 7:  La Pastorela de Sacramento

Dec. 9: Chicas Latinas’ Volunteer Day at Sac Crisis Nursery

Dec. 11: Chicas Latinas’ Social, Mistletoe & Martinis

Dec. 15: Deadline, Arts & Crafts Donations for Sac Crisis Nursery

Dec. 25: Merry Christmas! Volunteer, help feed the homeless on Christmas morning with CAFFE at Cesar Chavez Plaza

Join #TeamChicas at Run to Feed the Hungry in Sacramento!

21 Thursday Sep 2017

Posted by Angela in Health, Running Group, TeamChicas

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#TeamChicas is excited to join the 24th annual Run to Feed the Hungry benefiting Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, for our 4th year in a row! Sacramento’s annual run is the largest Thanksgiving Day run in the country, and we invite you to be a part of it, by joining #TeamChicas in our Sacramento Thanksgiving Day Tradition!

View #TeamChicas Pledge page, here: http://bit.ly/ChicasRTFTH2017 (where you can donate, join, invite, share…!)

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To join #TeamChicas: 
• Create an account on RaceRoster
https://raceroster.com/events/2017/13212/run-to-feed-the-hungry-10k5k/register
• Register yourself using the Adult Team Option
• Click Add This Participant to a Team
• Select team name from drop down (#TeamChicas)
• Complete registration process
• Invite your friends & family to join our team — all are welcomed, any fitness level! 

Visit and share our Facebook Event page
* * * All team members must register by November 5, 2017 * * *
The team registration fee is $55 per adult and $35 per youth

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ABOUT RUN TO FEED THE HUNGRY 
WHAT: 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk to support Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

WHEN: Thanksgiving morning – Thursday, November 23, 2017 — Rain or Shine!
10K – 8:15 a.m. • 5K – 9 a.m.

WHERE:  The race starts on J Street just west of the entrance to the Sacramento State campus and runs through the beautiful tree lined streets of East Sacramento.
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📢✨ HOW TO GET CHICAS LATINAS DE SACRAMENTO TO COVER YOUR RTFTH REGISTRATION FEE 📢✨

Join #TeamChicas for THREE Wednesday runs (between Sept. 20 – Nov. 1) and we’ll cover the RTFTH Registration fee for 5 participants. 😲😲

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* The deadline for team registration is November 5, 2017. Team registration and accompanying team shirts will not be available after Sunday, November 5, 2017.
View #TeamChicas Pledge page, here: http://bit.ly/ChicasRTFTH2017

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