Giving Hope to Immigrant Youth

04.21.08 | By DFP in: Press Releases

2007 Scholarship Winners: Gerardo Guzmán, Osmaira Marquez, (Board members Alejandra Cervantes & Paco Villaseñor) Kelly Aldana, Janet Baron, Gabriel Castellanos, Sandra Guerrera.

“-to start my own architectural firm”

“-to be a voice for my community.”

“-to encourage Latino people to open their own businesses, be their own boss.”

“- to travel to different parts of the world to help those in need.”

These are some of the dreams held by our 2007 college scholarship winners - dreams that you helped to come true. Last year La Luz presented $10,000 in grants to 6 proud high school graduates so that they could pursue their goals and go on to higher education.

Every year La Luz Center hosts the annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta for Education in the historic Sonoma Plaza to raise money for scholarships and to celebrate our Valley’s Mexican heritage.

It is a great party - full of vibrant colors, Mariachis, delicious food, activities and games. It is an opportunity to sample a carnitas taco, try elote from the grill, slake your thirst with sweet agua de fresas and tap your toes to the music of local Latino bands.

The annual student poster contest winner is honored by the Sonoma Alcalde and this year we are adding a costume contest for the most authentically Mexican outfit.

Come join us on Sunday, May 4th in the Sonoma Plaza from noon to 5pm and help us support our Valley’s youth.

If everyone who sees this message donates at least $20, it will pay for the best Spring Fiesta in Sonoma and help more high school graduates to achieve their dreams! Donate now by sending a check to: La Luz Center, P.O. Box 1016, Boyes Hot Springs, CA. 95416.

For more information about La Luz and its services, contact the office at 938-5131.