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#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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#TBT Chicas Latinas de Sacramento at Rebuilding Together Sacramento in April 2015

21 Thursday May 2015

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11196358_10152790775516821_4054605469764219751_nWe’re going to take advantage of this #TBT (throwback Thursday) to share pictures from a community project Chicas Latinas de Sacramento volunteered at, Rebuilding Together Sacramento! 

Chicas Latinas members have been SO busy in the community these last few months that we’ve had a hard time catching up with ourselves. (Shameless plug, join our marketing team!) 

Thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped at Rebuild Day on April 25. Our volunteers helped rebuild a home and made a huge difference in the lives of a single mother and her six children in Sacramento.

The Mission of Rebuilding Together is to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners in need. Learn more: http://rebuildingtogethersacramento.org/about-us/mission/

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Los Hombres de Las Chicas

22 Wednesday Apr 2015

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There is an old saying: “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® asks men to literally walk one mile in women’s high-heeled shoes. It’s not easy walking in these shoes, but it’s fun and it gets the community to talk about something that’s really difficult to talk about: gender relations and sexualized violence against women.

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On Sunday, May 3 the men of Chicas Latinas de Sacramento will make a statement not just locally but to the world when we come together for the 5th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.

This is the first year the Chicas will have a team representing us!! We can’t achieve this without YOU. Register today and recruit the men in your family, your work, your gym, your church. You get the idea, we are going to go big on May 3 and want you to be part of the record setting and lifesaving day.

  • Registration is $40 per man which includes: Shoes, T-Shirt, Swag Bag, and Festival Access
  • To register click on the link below and “Register for Walk a Mile”
    http://weaveinc.donorpages.com/WalkaMile2015/
  • Under team options choose “Join a Team” and select “Los Hombres de Las Chicas” 

~ A donor page will be created so you can share with family and friends. All donations will be added to the Teams fundraising goal ~

For more information Join the Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/825541930867296/

AND Chicas!!!!

We will be out there supporting our men by Volunteering with Weave. In order to track our volunteers put “Chicas Latinas de Sacramento” in the “Additional Comments” box when registering.

For more details RSVP on the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento Meetup Page!!!

Volunteer in Sacramento: Holiday Gift Wrapping with Chicas Latinas

02 Tuesday Dec 2014

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The end of the year has finally presented itself and calls for Chicas Latinas de Sacramento to help wrap Christmas gifts for the local organization called A Christmas Promise, on Sunday December 7th 2014 at The North Pole (1428 Howe Avenue Sacramento, CA 95825).

Each year, A Christmas Promise receives approximately 250 “Dear Santa” Letters from disadvantaged children acquired from church organizations, referral agencies, teacher and social workers in the Sacramento region.

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By granting the wishes of these children, A Christmas Promise- with the help of Chicas Latinas- Santa is sent to the homes of the children on Christmas Eve.

To be able to make this magic happen we will need 10 Chicas volunteers, or Santa’s helpers, to come and help wrap gifts (with a max of 16 volunteers)!

Additional help can always be used for delivery of gifts on Christmas Eve. For those interested in learning more on this or gift wrapping, please fill out the contact form below to get a head count and we’ll be sure to contact you with additional information!

Join Chicas Latinas November 30th, Volunteer to Feed Sacramento’s Homeless

18 Tuesday Nov 2014

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Chicas Latinas de Sacramento will be out in full-force giving to Sacramento’s Homeless, in collaboration with the community group CAFFE at Cesar Chavez Park, on Sunday, November 30 at 8am. Offering food, clothing, and more to the homeless and disadvantaged in our community.

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This year, Chicas Latinas de Sacramento Members thought it would be a wonderful idea to supply our homeless community with Holiday Cards and postage ~ so they can reach out to friends and family members.

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*~ On Nov. 30, please donate and bring ~*
• Christmas / Holiday Cards
• Postage

RVSP & Connect on FB: Give to the Homeless at Cesar Chavez Park – Holiday Edition!

As temperatures begin to dip, we will be collecting donations for warm wearable clothing for men, women and children. We especially encourage men to clean out your closets as there are more men on the street than women. We’re also seeking socks and toiletries, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.

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According to the Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency, the homeless population in Sacramento has reached over 2,500 as of 2013 – A statistic that drives Chicas Latinas more than ever to continue giving back.

Donations will be accepted the morning of November 30th (you will see us set up with folding tables). Fill out the form to contact and/or arrange to donate prior: http://bit.ly/ChicasFeedSacHomeless

* Chicas Latinas members will also be meeting on Nov. 26th at Capsity to prepare Thanksgiving meals to be distributed by CAFFE Members on Thanksgiving day!

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Thank you and see you there.

On-going volunteer opportunities are available, click the link to sign up: http://bit.ly/ChicasFeedSacHomeless

RVSP & Connect on FB: Give to the Homeless at Cesar Chavez Park – Holiday Edition! 

Join Chicas Latinas de Sacramento: Volunteer!

16 Thursday Oct 2014

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There are many ways you can join Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, including volunteer in the community with us, attend our social gatherings, and even volunteer FOR Chicas Latinas.

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Chicas Latinas is 100% Latina powered, meaning we rely solely on volunteers and donations. Men and women are encouraged to join our board and committees ~ as we need community support and professional expertise to ensure we can continue for years to come in our mission to build Latina Leaders in Sacramento!

Join Our Team:

Board Application: http://bit.ly/ChicasLatinasBoardApp

Committee Application: http://bit.ly/ChicasLatinasCommitteeApp

Upcoming Events: 

Oct. 19 – Feeding the Homeless with CL, 8:30am Cesar Chavez: http://bit.ly/ChicasFeedSacHomeless

Oct. 25 – Sacramento Homeless Connect, Join Chicas Latinas 1st Shift Volunteer Team: http://bit.ly/ChicasSacHomelessConnect2014 (Men & youth welcomed!) 

Oct. 30 – Coors Light Lideres Voting Ends ~ Vote for Angela Rosas! 

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VOTE for Angela Rosas, 10x’s a Day! http://www.coorslightlideres.com/

Nov. 2 – La Raza Galeria’s El Panteon de Sacramento, Chicas Latinas Craft Booth

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Nov. 27 – Run to Feed the Hungry, Join CL Run Team:  http://bit.ly/ChicasRunningGroup

Nov. 30 –  Feeding the Homeless with CL, 8:30am Cesar Chavez: http://bit.ly/ChicasFeedSacHomeless

Every Wednesday Evening / Sunday Morning: Chicas Latinas Running Group

Would you like Chicas Latinas de Sacramento to partner with your organization’s event or request our volunteers? Please use the REQUEST FORM, to ensure your request gets in front of the right people! *Please request 2 months in advance, our committees meet once a month. 

Request Chicas Latinas Volunteers: http://bit.ly/ChicasLatinasVolunteer

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s #Network4Cause Celebration, Viva Las Chicas!

10 Wednesday Sep 2014

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Dearest Sacramento members, volunteers, friends and supporters… you’re invited to join us for a FREE Chicas Latinas de Sacramento Event & Fundraiser at Mayahuel on Sept. 18th, from 5:30 – 8pm.

#Network4Cause is the traditional business and community networking you’re used to — with a wonderful charity spin! Every month Eric Ratinoff supports and sponsors a different nonprofit at his monthly mixer events. This month, it’s US!

#Network4Cause benefiting Chicas Latinas de Sacramento! #VivaLasChicas916, is free and open to the community. This will be Chicas Latinas’ ONLY community and fundraising event of the year, and will also serve as a closing celebration for our “Starting off on the Right Foot!” Shoe Drive.

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FREE #Network4Cause: ( http://bit.ly/Network4CauseChicas )

1.       Connect with Chicas Latinas and learn about our mission / vision for Sacramento

2.       Access to Local Community Leaders and Advocates

3.       Great Professional & Local Business Networking

4.       Delicious Appetizers served from 5:30-7pm

5.       “Cocktails for a Cause” a percentage of drink purchases benefit Chicas Latinas de Sacramento

6.       Proceeds from the Silent Auction help support Chicas Latinas’ Mission

7.       Be prepared to celebrate after an exciting announcement from Founder, Angela Rosas!

Share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/903653189648374/

* LAST CHANCE ~ Please bring your shoe donations! More Info: http://bit.ly/ChicasShoeDrive

“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

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

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, Woodbine Elementary Neighborhood Clean-up Success!

18 Monday Aug 2014

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Woodbine Elementary Neighborhood Clean-up Day was a Success!!! Thank you to all who participated in Saturday’s volunteer project and a special thanks to Diana Rodriguez for calling on Chicas Latinas de Sacramento for our volunteer support-it was a privilege!

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Volunteer with Chicas Latinas at Woodbine Elementary School Clean-Up Day ~ Aug. 16th

12 Tuesday Aug 2014

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Chicas Latinas de Sacramento are joining forces with Diana Rodriguez, a Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education Member, in an effort to clean up the neighborhood of a SCUSD school in need of the community’s attention before the new school year.

Woodbine Elementary Clean-Up

On Saturday August 16th, please join us in volunteering as we clean up the neighborhood around Woodbine Elementary School. This is an area in need of some community TLC, and we’re hoping to give it just that! No need for children to walk through neglected and often times, unsafe, streets when going to and from school.

—- >>> All we need are volunteers <<<—-

Please join us – invite your friends – family members and let’s inspire a culture of change!

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**This project was inspired by Mr. Max Mendoza who never gave up advocating for his community. Thank you to Mr. Mendoza and all our volunteers for caring so much for our children’s safe passage to school each day!**