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“Starting off on the Right Foot”

07 Sunday Sep 2014

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Chicas Latinas de Sacramento is excited to announce our shoe-drive for a Sacramento area elementary school!  

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We are sponsoring and providing shoes to the children at Hagginwood Elementary School. The school includes grades K-6 and has approximately 500 students — of which 96% receive reduced lunch prices and are considered “socio-economically disadvantaged” or at/below poverty level.

When we asked staff what the students are most in need of when starting the new school year, we were simply told, “shoes.” Shoes that fit and shoes in working condition… free of holes and torn soles. Back-to-school shoes, a basic need to most, are a luxury item to these children.

For that reason, Chicas Latinas members are hosting a shoe-drive and are asking the community to join us for “Starting off on the Right Foot,” as we rally together in an effort to provide shoes for these students as they enter into the new school year. Shoes must be new and should fit 5-12 year old students, boys and girls.

The shoe collection dates will run from August 4 thru September 18 — ending with a free #Network4Cause event for the school the evening of Sept. 18, for community members, participants, and donors!

Please share this event and consider asking your colleagues, friends, and family to donate A pair of shoes… I have 100% confidence we can collect 500 pairs of shoes, with your help! (No need to RSVP)

Drop-Off Locations 8/4- 918:

Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff: 401 Watt Ave. Sacramento, CA 95864

Capsity: 2572 21st. St, Sacramento, CA 95818

Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital: 4001 J. St, Sacramento, CA 95819

Salon 701: 448 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825

Mechanics Bank: 1751 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825

Mayahuel (Sept. 18 ONLY): 1200 K Street, Sacramento, CA

Shoe Drive

Any cash donations specific to this event are greatly appreciated and can be made on this page. Tax ID: 46-1048619

Upcoming Chicas Latinas de Sacramento Events

27 Wednesday Nov 2013

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Registration Includes:
1. Access to Local Professionals, Leaders, and Advocates
2. Light Appetizers served from 5:30-7pm
3. “Cocktails for a Cause” a percentage of drink purchase will benefit a local charity

  • Chicas Latinas Beginning Running Group, Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 6:30pm

Holiday Care Packages for Sacramento Homeless – Join Chicas Latinas!

19 Tuesday Nov 2013

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On Dec. 25th Chicas Latinas de Sacramento will be distributing food, clothing, and toiletries to the homeless with C.A.F.F.E. … as well as a gift to open on Christmas Day! 

We’re asking Chicas Latinas members and the Sacramento community to donate a (or a few) Holiday Care Packages to those who are less fortunate.

How to help: 

  • Donate a Holiday Care Package (or a few!)
  • Donate items we can add to Holiday Care Packages
  • Donate holiday wrapping paper and supplies

*Drop-off donations between December 12-14 at Sol Collective! 

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento volunteers will be at Sol Collective on 12/14 from 12-4pm to wrap your Holiday Care Package. We will give collected packages to the homeless on Dec. 25th at Cesar Chavez Park at 8am (volunteers are welcomed to join us).

Be sure to stick around at Sol Collective on December 14th, from 12-6pm they’ll have a live DJ, treats, and a Holiday mercado sale!!! Come hangout!

Learn more and share!!! Check out our event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/1434177120136049/

Questions? Email us, info@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s Viewing Party: LATINAS THINK BIG™

07 Monday Oct 2013

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This Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s celebrate and learn from our Latina sisters!!! Attend….

ELLA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE’S: LATINAS THINK BIG™ Event in Los Angeles – VIEWING PARTY IN SACRAMENTO!!! 

Celebrating Innovative Latina Thought Leaders

Join the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento at Thinkhouse Collective as we enjoy this great Latina Leadership event on Friday 10/11 at 6:00pm from the comfort of downtown Sacramento.

This will be a low-key Friday evening event. Come after work, wine will be provided, bring a snack to share, business cards, grab a seat and relax in the comfort of Thinkhouse Collective in Sacramento – while viewing and taking part in this fantastic Latina Leadership event!!! (Donation event, please give what you can.)

** Seating is limited at Thinkhouse, REGISTER: https://latinasthinkbigsac.eventbrite.com/

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What we’ll join in for:  

6:40 – 7:00PM    The “Latina Power Shift” Report:

One-on-One Interview with Monica Gil, Senior Vice President at Nielsen, by Dr. Angelica Perez-Litwin, Founder & CEO, ELLA Leadership Institute

7PM – 8:30PM    LATINAS THINK BIG™ Presentations: 

• Rocio Moreno, Celebrated Architectural Designer

• Nora Cadena is a first generation Mexican-American, three-time MIT graduate, engineering leader and community volunteer.

• Pamela Campos, Operations Intelligence Analyst, US Air Force

• Estefania Ortiz, Stanford University Electrical Engineer and Software Engineering College Student

• Veronica Villafañe, Emmy award-winning bilingual multimedia journalist and former President of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)

** Please arrive early to allow time for introductions/snacking, we’ll join in at 6:30. 

Chicas Latinas’ Almerzo Cultural, Brunch Pictures

26 Thursday Sep 2013

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Chicas Latinas’ Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad, Sunday brunch event at Mayahuel has came and gone… and it was a great success!!!

Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, volunteered their time, donated items to our silent auction, and donated entertainment. The event would not have been a success without you. More importantly, THIS organization wouldn’t be here without you.

WE THANK YOU!!!

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Special thanks to Mayahuel in downtown Sacramento for allowing us to have this fantastic celebration in their event space, Dinorah Curkendall for donating her lovely musical talents and performing for our guests (she stole the show, hands down), Folklorico IMBA for donating wonderful dance performances highlighting the different regions of Mexico, and Pete Ochoa for donating his DJ services and keeping the party going… ALL DAY LONG!

Silent auction donors included: Michelle Chavez from Elizabeth’s Casa Bella Salon, Armando Flores & Terri Densmore from Salon 701, Yoli Rodriguez Manzo from Sacred Yoli Designs, Ms. Kiki Sacramento, Yvonne Rodriguez from Mind, Body, Harmony Massage, Elsa Garcia from Arbonne, and Gloria Torres from A Cup of Love.

Feria Educativa / Education Fair in Sacramento: This Is The Moment

14 Wednesday Aug 2013

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The Chicas Latinas de Sacramento is proud to be volunteering at the upcoming education fair at Sacramento State on Saturday, August 24th! The event will take place in the Student Union.

It is a full day of education fun, for K-12 families, with information provided in both English and Spanish! This family friendly event will have college education information, workshops (geared towards tackling issues many Latino families face), activities, entertainment, food-trucks, a reading room for los niños, and even a book giveaway!

This is a FREE event! (Even campus parking will be free that day).

Bring your family, learn about the path to college, and let’s make sure our next generation is an educated generation! Help spread the word:

Feria Educativa / Education Fair: This Is The Moment

★ Attend: https://www.cce.csus.edu/conferences/webreg/Register_FERIA_13.cfm?CID=1413
★ Volunteer: https://www.cce.csus.edu/conferences/webreg/Register_FERIA_13.cfm?CID=1412

The goals are to provide students and their parents with information about college, the steps to prepare for college, and the different ways to pay for college— in order to improve the students’ educational success.

Chicas Latinas Sunday Brunch Fundraiser at Mayahuel, Sacramento – Tickets on Sale!

01 Thursday Aug 2013

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Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad, Sunday brunch event, will be held at Mayahuel in Downtown Sacramento, a beautiful Mexican restaurant, bar, and tequila museum – a truly delicious cultural experience.

All community members are invited! Bring your family, friends, colleagues, and enjoy the flavors, traditions and colors of Mexico.

Your event ticket includes an amazing Mexican brunch, performances by local baile folklorico groups, great silent auction items (including beautiful art by local Latina artists), music, games for the kids, and more!!! Come when you can, we’ll be there all afternoon.

Price goes up in September, get your ticket early! Child prices are also included. For more information (including brunch menu) check out the links:

Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/436967

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/168694769981617/

Chicas Latina's: Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad

Chicas Latina’s: Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad

Chicas Latina’s: Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad

17 Wednesday Jul 2013

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SAVE THE DATE: Sept. 8, 2013

Almuerzo Cultural! ~ Una Celebración de la Comunidad at MAYAHUEL

Celebrating las Chicas Latinas de Sacramento‪ nonprofit filing and our community! Join us for a beautiful ‪Mexican Brunch ‎fundraiser, featuring cultural entertainment throughout the day.

Details and ticket info to be announced. Hope to see you all there!

Sunday Sept. 8th, Brunch Fundraiser @ Mayahuel on K & 12th, 11am – 4pm.

Currently seeking entertainers / raffle donations! Know of any entertainers who would be willing to donate their time and perform at our event or businesses who might donate gift cards to our raffle? Contact me: info@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org

Chicas Latina's: Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad

Chicas Latina’s: Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad

Una Noche con las Chicas: Fundraiser Gala Event for the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento

21 Wednesday Nov 2012

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You’re invited to a Night with the Chicas…
A Fundraiser Gala Event for the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento! (Un recaudador de fondos para las Chicas Latinas de Sacramento!) 

December 8th / 6pm – 12am / Fusion International Art Center

Tickets $15 http:// chicaslatinas.brownpapertic kets.com/ 

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Join us for our first annual “Una Noche con las Chicas,” a celebration of Sacramento’s Latino culture, and Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s official launch party! (Flyer coming soon!) 
*Live music from the young and extremely talented Edson Artica 
*Salsa Dancing lessons by Del Campo Dance Studio 
*Dance Performance by Salsa Riquisima
*Night of DJ dancing 
*Silent Auctions (jewelry, massages, art, photography sessions, dance lessons… and more!) 
*Live auction – dinner with Angela Rosas 
*Mexican food from Carmelita’s
*Mexican Tequila from Tequila 374
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from http:// chicaslatinas.brownpapertic kets.com/ or bought at the door. Sponsorship and silent auction opportunities are still available to those interested in partnering with Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, Contact Angela Rosas at angela@angelarunsamuck.com  for more information. 

Ticket sales and silent auction proceeds will benefit philanthropic nonprofit, Chicas Latinas de Sacramento.

The Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s mission is to make a positive impact in both the Latin and Sacramento community by improving, connecting and embracing our culture and the community in which we call our home.

We are The Chicas Latinas de Sacramento. We are the Latina women of Sacramento. It is our duty to raise, support, and nurture our Latino community. It is time to inspire a true sense of pride and the knowledge of what it means to be Latino. They say negative cycles are “generational” it is our belief that so are positive cycles. 

Links: 

Latina Magazine:  http://bit.ly/SJtvW0
NBC Latino: http://nbcnews.to/RDaHTG
Las Fabulosas: http://bit.ly/RDaMqq
Sacramento Press: http://bit.ly/PCrBFn

 

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento – Dia de los Muertos 2012, La Raza Galeria Posada

11 Tuesday Sep 2012

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This year the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento will be showing an altar at the Dia de los Muertos 3rd Annual Panteon de Sacramento 2012 – a La Raza Galeria Posada exhibit. 

“Dia de los Muertos is a very personal holiday and each family that celebrates it has their own unique traditions that they follow. It is a cathartic experience for the living as well as a time to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed on to the afterlife. “The dead come to life in the memory of the living, who evoke their particular customs, tastes, virtues and defects (Orellana 1999:67).” Dia de los Muertos acquaints children to their ancestors as well as introduces the concept of death to children at an early age as a natural rite of passage. For adults it provides an opportunity for communal mourning. Emotions surrounding Dia de los Muertos can be somber as well as celebratory. It is a time to remember, honor and show respect to the departed. The colorful holiday serves as a reunion for the dead as well as the living.”- http://www.lrgp.org/dia-de-los-muertos.html

Dates: 
Saturday October 27 
11am to 11pm  

Sunday October 28
8am to 8pm

Location:  
2020 J st. 
Sacramento, CA 95811
(west of the Native American Health Center Sacramento)

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