Latin American Community Center Update- June 2010
Wilmington, Delaware – June 2010
Welcome Bank of America Summer Interns Catherine Jones of Tatnall School, Alice Miao, Brandywine High School; Jimmy Petka Jr., Cab Calloway School for the Arts; Ivette Planell-Mendez, Charter School of Wilmington; and Emily Spiegel, Mt. Pleasant High School. The high-school juniors and seniors were award winners in the Bank of America Student Leaders Program, which cultivates the next generation of leaders by providing a meaningful internship in the community.
Case Management and Coaching Toward Self Sufficiency United Way and First State Community Action support the self sufficiency programs of Family Support Services. The goal is to annually coach and assist 220 individuals to increase self sufficiency. To date, 100 (45%) have been served, with 33 individuals registering for services in first quarter 2010. 11 unemployed individuals found jobs, and 5 who were employed increased their wages. 21 received individual financial literacy counseling and developed a household budget. Five who needed housing found it, and eight obtained health insurance. Contact Gela Petrucelli, (302) 655-7338, ext. 7705, Email: gpetrucelli@thelatincetner.org.
Financial Freedom Tour The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Latin American Community Center will co-sponsor an evening of workshops and presentations aimed at improving personal finances on Wednesday, June 2, 1010, from5:30 to 8:30 p.m. AARP certified planning professionals will be available to help develop ways to reduce debt, save more, invest for retirement and protect assets. Dinner will be served. RSVP is required. Telephone (302) 655-7338, ext. 7745
The Latin American Community Center is located at 403 N. Van Buren Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19805. Maria Matos, executive director, 302-655-7338, Ext. 216. For more information, call or visit the LACC website.
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