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!

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 2008

Kutztown University President Javier Ceballos (first from right) spoke of the achievements of Latinos in higher education, and of his own experiences as a Latino immigrant to a crowd of over 100 participants who attended Noche de Gala 2008, sponsored by the Latino Task Force of Monroe County to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Photos Noche de Gala 2008
Gala honorees and LTF scholarship recipient Luis Pacheco (photo on right) also received certificates of recognition from Kevin Murphy (photo on left below) , state director of public relations acting on behalf of Governor Ed Rendell and Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro Cortes. State Senator Lisa Baker also sent certificates of recognition.
The Latino Task Force of Monroe County also received a recognition certificate from the Office of the Commonwealth for its work to further civic engagement in Monroe County, and a proclamation from the Governor declaring September 15^th-October 15^th Hispanic Heritage month in Monroe County.

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Also in the above photograph: Awardee Amilcar Arroyo (first from left); Monroe County Commissioner Suzanne McCool, (second from left), Awardee Billie Andrews (third from left); Latino Task Force President Dagmaris Cabezas (fourth from left); and Awardee Dr. Alberto Cardelle (fifth from left).

Photos Courtesy of Amalis Marte of El Mensajero Newspaper, and photographer Miguelina Torres.

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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.