Latino Task Force of Monroe County

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The Latino Task Force (LTF) of Monroe County works to advance the contributions of the Latino community through civic activities such a voter education and registration, policy analysis, and Latino and international heritage events. Group members support fair and equal public policies and practices that respect the rights and cultural diversity of all the residents of Monroe County.

The Latino Task Force is the only Latino group solely serving Monroe County. LTF is a 501c3, tax-exempt organization, and all donations are tax-deductible as stipulated under IRS guidelines. Participation as members of the Board of Directors or Committees is open to all who support the mission of the organization. Join Us!

El Latino Task Force (LTF) of Monroe County (Grupo de Trabajo Latino del Condado de Monroe) trabaja para avanzar las contribuciones de los miembros de la comunidad latina exhortándoles a participar en actividades cívicas y en las elecciones locales y nacionales. También conducimos análisis políticos al igual que organizamos eventos culturales y promovemos los logros profesionales de nuestra comunidad. Nuestros miembros apoyan la igualdad política y respetan la diversidad cultural de todos los residentes de nuestro condado.

El Latino Task Force (Grupo de Trabajo Latino) es el único grupo dedicado a servir solamente a los residentes del Condado de Monroe. El LTF es una organización sin fines de lucro reconocida por el gobierno federal con categoría 501c3. Las contribuciones a nuestra organización son deducibles de sus impuestos acorde a lo que estipula la ley federal. Todo individuo que apoye nuestra misión puede participar en la Junta de Directores o Comités. Hágase miembro.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 2009

Over 120 community leaders and guests attended Noche de Gala 2009 “Excellence in Health Care,” sponsored by the Latino Task Force of Monroe County to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. See Photos Gala 2009

Honored speaker PA Deputy Secretary of Health Roberto Torres spoke about health care and underscored the progress made in Pennsylvania. He also discussed current challenges and offered thoughts on what we can do to help sustain health care progress, and realize further improvements in the future.
This year the following individuals were honored for their contributions: Barbara Keiser, library director of the Eastern Monroe Public Library, for her commitment to inclusion and to embracing newcomers to Monroe County; Lissette M. Lahoz, executive director of the Neighborhood Health Centers Lehigh Valley, for her commitment to the health and welfare of the Latino community in Pennsylvania; and Janet Ford, president of Advanced Cleanroom Microclean (ACM), for her outreach efforts to the Latino workforce of Monroe County. Mt. Airy Casino Resort received an award for its support of Noche de Gala 2008. Mrs. Keiser also received a special recognition award from State Representative John Siptroth.

The 2009 Scholarship Award was given to Jasmine McCormack Jimenez of Monroe County for her academic achievement and for submitting the winning essay. Jasmine was an Honor student through 12th grade. She now attends Penn State (Hazleton Campus), where she is pursuing a degree in psychology. Her desire to enrich the lives of other Latinos in Monroe County is a very important goal of hers. Jasmine received an award of recognition from the Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro Cortes, who attended this year’s event.
Latino fine artists Maria Ferreris and Jasmine Mirabal-Abrams exhibited their work at the event.
Also featured were Noche de Gala youth stars of the D&J group, composed of singers Danny and Joey Perez and Alissa Sanchez, dancers from Reaching For the Stars Dance Studio led by Director Mary Negron, and young singer and pianist Jasmine Ortiz.
The Latino Task Force of Monroe County also received a certificate of special recognition from the Monroe County Commissioners proclaiming Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15^th-October 15^th.

Credits

Photos Courtesy of Robert Whiman of La Voz Latina newspaper, and Daliz Perez-Cabezas.

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Finding Help

Pennsylvanians who may need assistance with child care, transportation, medical care, food, utilities and more can find the information they need at HERE TO HELP, http://www.heretohelp.pa.gov. This state website will allow you to determine eligibiitly for services and, in some cases, apply online.