04.21.08 | Press Realease
Giving Hope to Immigrant Youth

“-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.

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College Scholarships Available Through La Luz Center 07.27.07 - La Luz Center recently received $2,000 f rom the Community Foundation Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley Fund’s Strong Roots Grants. These funds will be used to improve the effectiveness of our client services program, as we help families move toward greater self-sufficiency. Continue reading
	Cinco de Mayo Fiesta for Education Sunday May 4th, 2008 Sonoma Plaza Noon to 5pm Free to the Community Click here to see the Schedule of Events
	Scholarship Winner Is Making a Difference 04.21.08 - Maricarmen Reyes received a La Luz Scholarship when she graduated from Sonoma Valley High in 2000. We knew she would go far and we were right! Mari graduated from Sonoma State in 2005 with a B.A. in Chicano and Latino Studies. Continue reading
	La Luz is Recipient in first round of Sonoma Valley Fund Grants 07.21.07 - La Luz Center recently received $2,000 f rom the Community Foundation Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley Fund’s Strong Roots Grants. These funds will be used to improve the effectiveness of our client services program, as we help families move toward greater self-sufficiency. Continue reading
	Volunteer Luncheon On April 14th 05.15.07 - La Luz had an opportunity to honor two of our volunteers: Taylor Colvey and Ann VanderEnde. The event was the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County’s 34th annual volunteer recognition luncheon, held at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel in Santa Rosa. The honorees were accompanied by staff members Angie Sanchez and Kara Reyes. Taylor Colvey is our Thursday night ESL (English as a second language) teacher. Continue reading