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Chica, It’s Time to Graduate (With an Extra $2,000 for College)!

23 Sunday May 2021

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It is finally time to throw on those cap and gowns. It is finally time to grab your family, and friends to celebrate the hard years of your education. And trust us when we say, the celebration is a lot more fun when you have an extra $2,000 in your pocket to put directly towards the next steps in your education. Chicas Latinas wanted to celebrate our future Latinx-leaders in the Sacramento area that are pursing higher-education. With this scholarship, you could further your education in any way you please. All we want to see is your growth in learning!

Our community is one that uplifts one another, and ensures that you have support every step of the way. Through this scholarship, Chicas Latinas de Sacramento can help support your education goals!

There are only a few qualifications to make sure of before you apply:

  • Resident of Sacramento County
  • Currently full time student enrolled in High School or accredited Community College.
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Must be Latino/a
  • Must enroll full time for 2021-2022 school year in accredited four year college or an accredited California Community College

We wanted this process to not be so stressful! Here are the only requirements when applying:

  • Complete scholarship application, all parts received by May 29, 2021
  • Personal statement with a maximum 1000 words per prompt
  • Current Unofficial school transcripts required for the winning recipient
  • Two non-family references with two points of contact, e.g. e-mail and phone
  • Signature and date on application stating application is true and accurate

All applications must be submitted by May 29th, 2021!

To apply visit: http://bit.ly/ChicasScholarship2021-22

If there you have any questions about the application or process… Don’t hesitate! Reach out to us:

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento is proud to be part of your journey to academic success. We have created this scholarship with the sole purpose to make a positive impact in the lives of Sacramento students interested in pursuing higher education!

Get Your Tickets For Chicas Latinas’ Night with Sac Republic FC

25 Monday Jun 2018

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There are some combinations that pair amazingly well, like chips and salsa, cheese and wine, and Chicas Latinas de Sacramento and the Sacramento Republic FC.

Chicas Latinas Poster ImgBoth Chicas Latinas de Sacramento and Sacramento Republic FC have a strong commitment to the Sacramento community: making passionate efforts to support the community in a number of ways! In August, Sacramento Republic FC  will join forces with Chicas Latinas in support of its “Starting Off on the Right Foot” shoe drive and create a wonderful opportunity for the students at D.W. Babcock Elementary in the coming school year.

On August 4 Sacramento Republic’s game against the Fresno Football Club will be more than just a game that fans should not miss because Sacramento’s soccer team is partnering with Chicas Latinas de Sacramento! The game will be held on a hot August night of August 4 at 8 p.m. will help raise funds for the annual “Starting Off on the Right Foot” shoe drive. A portion of each $20 ticket will go toward the purchase of NEW shoes for local elementary students!

For more information on tickets and donations email: info@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org

In addition to ticket proceeds benefiting the drive, there will be shoe donation bins available at the game. The Sacramento Republic is taking it one step further (no pun intended) by accepting NEW SHOE donations for the shoe drive at their SRFC Office located at 2421 17 Street in Sacramento. Please join us for a fun, summer night that will help us make a big difference!

Can’t attend the game, but still want to give to the children at D.W. Babcock Elementary School? Donate directly online via Eventbrite — 100 percent of monetary donations will be used to purchase new shoes for children in the local area.

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento with Sacramento Republic FC Event

Invite your friend’s and family via Facebook!

Saturday August 4, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.

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For more information on tickets and donations email: info@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org

 

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

15 Monday Jan 2018

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Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s Annual “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive is just around the corner! This year our drive will benefit the students at D.W. Babcock Elementary.

The students who attend our sponsored schools live in underserved communities and lack basic back-to-school supplies. An often overlooked and basic necessity — shoes. Shoes that fit, are free of holes, have intact soles, and are not a hand-me-down are a luxury item to many of the children who attend our sponsored schools. It is our goal to see that in 2018 EVERY child at D.W. Babcock Elementary School is able to start the new year on the right foot!

In order to provide every child at our sponsored school with a NEW pair of shoes this year, we’ll need to collect enough donations from the Sacramento community to provide over 600 pairs of shoes. You can help start US off on the right foot by sponsoring this great back-to-school donation drive!

Sponsorship Information, summary:

There are 3 levels of sponsorships available — all tax deductible with 100% donations benefiting the shoe drive.   

1) Shoe-Drive Sponsor: $1,000 Gold Star Sponsorship (1 available)

Become a  Shoe Drive Star-Supporter by covering the purchase of 40 pairs of NEW shoes!

  • This level comes with a promotional event, with support from Chicas Latinas, either in-real-life or via social media, plus many other perks. Contact us to learn more!

2) Shoe-Drive Sponsor: $250 Silver Star Sponsorship (5 available)

Become a  Shoe Drive Star-Supporter by covering the purchase of 10 pairs of NEW shoes!

  • Opportunity for your business and staff members to volunteer at our distribution day (media coverage!). Plus more perks. Contact us to learn more! 

3) Host a collection event: $50 (2 available)

  • Host your own drive event! Chicas Latinas will promote and provide a collection box. Contact us to learn more!

Shoe Drive 2018 Flyer

Shoe Drive 2018 Flyer

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento _ ShoeDrive Letter 2018

Pictures from Chicas Latinas de Sacramento‘s 3rd Annual “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive at Del Paso Heights Elementary:

Students: Apply for Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s 2017 Scholarship

23 Thursday Mar 2017

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Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 9.01.01 PMChicas Latinas de Sacramento has been in the forefront helping families from the Sacramento region through community support and volunteer service.

We are excited to reiterate our commitment for making an impact in the lives of local students by announcing Chicas Latinas’ Scholarship Program! We’re giving away one $500 scholarship to a latino or latina student from the Sacramento Region for the 2017-2018 college year.

This scholarship is intended to help our Hispanic community accomplish higher education goals. The application period is open until May 1, 2017 (11:59pm PST), applicants must be from Sacramento County and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

For more information or to apply, visit: www.chicaslatinasdesacramento.org 

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Deadline to apply is May 1, 2017 (11:59pm PST)

Have questions? Want to donate to our (soon to be annual) Scholarship program and help us give MORE to MORE Sacramento Latin@ students?  Contact us here: committees@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org w/ subject line “Scholarship Donation.”

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Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s Scholarship Committee Members

Interested in giving your time and/or expertise to Chicas Latinas de Sacramento? Email our board of directors: board@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org

#ChicasWhoGive 2nd Annual “Starting off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive Drop-Off Party

19 Wednesday Aug 2015

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Join Chicas Latinas de Sacramento and our generous friends and donors at our “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Community Party!

Drop off your final shoe donations | Stay to celebrate! 

Register: https://chicaslatinasshoedriveparty2015.eventbrite.com

Share & Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/144960469173710

Chicas 2015 Shoe Drive 2 copy (1)Bring your final shoe donations to Sol Collective on Friday, August 28th from 5:30 -7:30 and enjoy refreshments and small bites as we celebrate the closing of our annual shoe drive. (Open to the public. Please RSVP.)

Eventbrite - Chicas Latinas' Back-to-School Shoe Drive "Starting off on the Right Foot" Community Party!

This year we’re sponsoring Woodbine Elementary School —  with a goal of 700 pairs of NEW shoes. Can you help?!?! 

In case you missed last year’s shoe-drive… here’s what you missed: 

When we asked school staff members 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 host anual shoe-drives for local schools and are ask the community to join us for “Starting off on the Right Foot,” 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.

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 700 pairs of shoes, with your help!

Drop-Off Locations July 13th – Aug. 27:  

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

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

Salon 701: 448 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825

Any cash donations specific to this event are greatly appreciated! Tax ID: 46-104861

Eventbrite - Chicas Latinas' Back-to-School Shoe Drive "Starting off on the Right Foot" Community Party!

Zumba “Shake Yo Booty” Shoe Drive for Chicas Latinas’ “Starting off on the Right Foot!”

18 Tuesday Aug 2015

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You read right Sacramento, you’re invited to a Zumba “Shake Yo Booty” Shoe Drive!

The fee for the awesome Zumba class is a pair of new shoes for Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s “Starting off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive.

Please join us in giving, breaking a sweat, and having some Zumba fun. Share, invite your friends and family members, and help us reach our goal of 700 pairs of new shoes for the children at Woodbine Elementary School.

The Details: 

  • Sunday, August 30th
  • 10:30am – Noon
  • Results Transformation, 109 15th Street, West Sacramento
  • Price: A new pair of shoes for a child (ages, 5-12)

CL Zumba Shoe Drive 2015

A special thank you to everyone listed below, for making this wonderful event happen. We were approached by Denyse Velazquez, who informed us that they were putting on this event FOR Chicas Latinas’ Shoe Drive! We’re extremely grateful for all who came together in support our shoe drive and our community’s youth. Thank you!

1. Results Transformation Center, the owner is Matt Weaver
2. Instructors:
Francine Valdez
Ingrid Hutchins
Maryann Whalen
Queenie Rabino
3. DV Face & Skin Solutions, Owner is Denyse Velazquez
4. Lisa Franco
5. Rosa Marshall
6. Josef Freeman
7. Jerry Spurgin

#ChicasWhoGive Sponsors Woodbine Elementary School for 2nd Annual Shoe Drive in Sacramento

21 Tuesday Jul 2015

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10473806_10152439014211821_2897667491351908017_nChicas Latinas de Sacramento is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Back to SchoolDrive, “Starting Off on the Right Foot” benefiting Woodbine Elementary School in South Sacramento.

Last year we sponsored Hagginwood Elementary School and collected over 300 shoe donations (closing in at 500 after monetary donations) for their students in need — and we need YOUR HELP in accomplishing our goal of 700 pairs in 2015.

The shoe-drive idea is simple… new school year, new shoes! Shoes that fit and are in working condition, free of holes and torn soles. Back-to-school shoes, basic for most, but often a luxury item to many families and children in socio-economically disadvantaged communities.

Let’s rally together in an effort to provide shoes for these students as they enter into the new school year.  Please consider sharing our event, donating, and helping us reach our goal. ✨A lot of area stores are offering great deals for back-to-school shopping. We’ve found NEW shoes as inexpensive as $7! You can also donate directly to the drive at http://bit.ly/ChicasShoeDrive2015 (100% of funds raised will be used to purchase shoes).

Anyone can help by help by spreading the word… Invite, Invite, Invite on Facebook: “Starting Off on the Right Foot” Shoe Drive for Woodbine Elementary 👬👭

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Fine print: Shoes should fit 5-12 year old students, boys and girls. Shoes MUST BE NEW. (Let’s give these kids something special that they’ll truly remember ~ a shiny new pair of kicks!) It’s not “technically” part of the drive, but we’ll also accept new socks. We were shocked last year by how many kids came to us without having socks on their feet.

The shoe collection dates will run from July 13 thru August 28 — ending with a free event for community members, participants, and donors! (TBA)

Donate on Eventbrite:
Eventbrite - DONATE Chicas Latinas' Back-to-School Shoe Drive for Woodbine Elementary! "Starting off on the Right Foot"

Drop-Off Locations: 

Pictures from 2014 @ Hagginwood Elementary School: 

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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.