Hispanic Women's League

Holiday Wishes from La Liga De Mujeres Hispanas (HWL) - https://mailchi.mp//holiday-wishes-from-la-liga-de-mujeres

Hello Dear Members and Friends, The Hispanic Women's League is helping the Confident Girl Mentoring Program (#GirlsChoices) recruit girls between the ages of 13 -19 to participate in a program called Seventeen Days (formerly called What Could You Do?) This program is a theory-based interactive video that presents the viewer with different scenarios involving decisions that young women face in relationships. The goal of #GirlsChoices is to prevent HIV and STIs by improving the...ir confidence, self-esteem and give participants the power to mentally practice various techniques and use their voice in a way that will help shape their future. The video is about 45 minutes and is designed to give youth an opportunity to mentally practice various techniques and assist in making informed decisions when faced with compromising situations. Enclosed you will find full information and permission slip for families. As a bonus, each participant will receive a $10 gift card once completed (provided by #GirlsChoices). How it would work: If you are interested, please send the following information along with the signed permission slip located here https://drive.google.com//107wJMCvWwh_TIOWfIXkgADR_M/view to [email protected] Student Full name Current School Birthday Grade level Race Ethnicity Email Address Each participant will receive their own access code to watch the video utilizing an electronic device (cell phone, computer, etc.). The student will then log in to a platform using their own code. Once completed, the Girl Mentoring Program team will set up a follow-up group discussion to answer any questions or refer/link to additional services. The deadline to complete the program is Thursday, 12/31/2020. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions. All questions will be referred to The Girl Mentoring Program. Please feel free to pass this information to your friends and family as this is open to the public.

Happy New Year | Feliz Año Nuevo from HWL - https://mailchi.mp//holiday-wishes-from-la-liga-de-mujeres

Today we had our 2nd Virtual Healthy Wellness Lifestyle Teen Talk where 10 wonderful young ladies, between the ages of 12-17 yrs old, had an opportunity to partake in a panel discussion on essential topics such as mental well-being, finance, sleep, nutrition, self-love, and got a glimpse of college life from a second-year college student in STEM. We want to thank all the participants, panelists and our moderator for making this a successful event. Thank you #hopebuffalo CAI - Cicatelli Associates Inc. for believing in us. We are proud to be one of the 2020 Innovative Partners https://www.hopebuffalo.org/innovativepartners/

We are very happy to announce our 2020 Scholarship And Educators Awardees. Join us to celebrate them virtually!! We will be sharing their wonderful stories in the coming weeks.

We are happy to announce an upcoming virtual event, free of charge, for young ladies between the ages of 14 to 18 years old. The Virtual Healthy Lifestyle Wellness Teen Talk is taking place on Sunday, 12/6/20 and will consist of a panel discussion on essential topics such as mental well-being, finance, sleep, nutrition, and self-love. This event is guaranteed to be an interactive, safe and fun space. Our goal is to provide them with a tool box they can apply to live a health...y lifestyle. Space is limited. You must text 716-870-9980 to RSVP. See attached flyer for more information. Funds for this initiative is provided by Hope Buffalo CAI - Cicatelli Associates Inc.

Gentle reminder! Today is the last day to submit scholarship applications and educators award nominations.Gentle reminder! Today is the last day to submit scholarship applications and educators award nominations.

Did you know that October 20th is National Youth Confidence Day? National Youth Confidence Day was originated here in Buffalo, NY as a day to inspire, empower and celebrate the energy and successes of youth worldwide. Come celebrate with Confident Girl Mentoring during our 2020 Harvest Festival & Virtual Glow Confidence Summit. Contact: [email protected] for questions register here https://form.jotform.com/CGMPINC/NYCD... #hopebuffalo See more

Today we are spotlighting one of our amazing 2019 scholarship awardees, Esmeralda Sierra. on September 2020, she was appointed as the new President for the Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY. We are so proud and excited for her. Don’t forget that the 2020 HWL Scholarship application is still open until this Friday, 10/16. #hwlwny

We are giving another opportunity by extending the deadline to submit scholarship applications and nominations to educators to this Friday, 10/16. This will be the last opportunity. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions. https://www.hispanicwomensleague.org/

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Today we are spotlighting one of our amazing 2019 scholarship awardees, Mercé De Jesús. Mercé aspires to be a veterinarian and is a proud Puerto Rican woman. Don’t forget that the 2020 HWL Scholarship application is still open until this Friday, 10/9. #hwlwny

Gentle reminder how to submit nominations for educators by Friday, 10/9. If you have additional questions message us on FB or email us at [email protected]

Today we spotlight one of our 2019 past awardee Yaritza Iglesias recipient of Maria Bela Del Valle.

Reminder to send nominations for educators and submit scholarship application. There is still time! https://www.hispanicwomensleague.org/2020-scholarship-appli

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! With Election Day coming up, Tuesday, Nov. 3, make sure to know how you can get your vote in and represent our community this coming election! https://linktr.ee/hwlwny

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It is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time the Office of Minority Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services also uses to serve as a platform for creating... awareness of health disparities that persist among Hispanics. One of the largest? Sleep Health. Did you know that 14% of Hispanic Men and 6% of Hispanic women could have a potentially, undiagnosed life-threatening health condition known as Sleep Apnea? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention it has been linked to some of the leading causes of illness and death among Hispanics, including heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Hispanics with Sleep Apnea have a 40% higher chance of hypertension and 90% higher risk of diabetes. Current health initiatives often fail to recognize sleep health as a pillar of health and to provide interventions designed to educate the public on the value of getting screened and/or diagnosed for this medical sleep disorder to both prevent the onset of medical conditions and to manage current health. Our mission at START WITH SLEEP is to provide the education needed to help improve health outcomes in this population and to advocate for consistent screening as part of the healthcare model. If you have trouble sleeping or are feeling tired all the time it is time to start the conversation about ways to improve your sleep. Visit us online at www.startwithsleep.com

Now accepting applications! https://www.hispanicwomensleague.org/2020-scholarship-appli

Dear Community and Members, check out this great project for young ladies. The UB Capable Girls group is trying to fill slots and they are almost there but they need a few new girls. Please check out the FB page below! Pass the word around and share their page for more information.

A Statement from The Hispanic Women's League

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HWL response to COVID-19. The attached describes status on current HWL operation and decision on all events for the rest fo 2020. We hope to see many of you online in the near future as we work towards some virtual events and safe ways to support our WNY community. We are all on this together!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms! May you find new ways to celebrate today as we continue to adjust to the new rhythm of our days. We celebrate and recognize all the mothers that continue to disproportionately take on more. During these challenging times, this often means childcare, home-schooling without outside help, preparing 3 meals at home each day, increased time spent on eldercare while working from home or actively looking for a job or finding ways to keep their sma...ll business alive. To show our appreciation to those fighting against COVID-19, HWL is donating Mother's Day Manicure sets, from Rejuvinex Spa, to 10 Essential Workers. We asked members to nominate 10 Essential Workers to receive a Mother's Day Manicure set. We invite you to read a brief description of each of the 10 women that continue to fight to keep us safe in WNY. Thank you for what you do.

It's with regret that we have to inform you that we have decided to cancel/postpone all of our March events at this time to ensure everyone's safety. We feel it best to follow the precautionary measures recommended by the Department of Health and State Government due to the current unknown status of the COV-19 coronavirus. We know this may be a confusing time but it is important to understand that everything that is currently happening is a proactive way to restrict the sprea...d of the virus into our community. While it is understandably stressful, we are thankful that there are so many dedicated individuals working towards a solution and continuing to share accurate education and best practices to protect our city. If you have any questions or concerns about what you are hearing make sure to look to reliable sources from the CDC or Erie County Department of Health. It is also a good idea to remember even if schools close to follow the guidelines below: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Practice social distancing. Do not go into areas with large groups of people. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Thank you for your understanding. We will post rescheduled dates as we know more information.

This event is POSTPONED till further notice!

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. HWL will continue to forge positive visibility of women. We thank our community, partners, and members for your continued support and collaboration.#eachforequal

Are you ladies ready for April 28th? More information coming from us soon!

Some exciting news: Most of our board members have made it to the Latino Village March Issue! A big congrats to all the the Hispanic/Latina women in our WNY community who paved the way for future generations And a big thank you to Alberto O. Cappas for recognizing our members’ contributions @ Buffalo, New York

We are proud to share that the Hispanic Women’s League has recently made a donation to the Belle Center’s Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief Fund; we look forward to future collaborations with one of Buffalo’s important community centers, and we hope to assist in any way that we can regarding this matter. That said, the Belle Center has an official GoFundMe page for the relief fund (cash only), and the link will be on this post and our Instagram bio. The goal is to raise $50K. If ...you have a dollar or two to donate, please do so and we would greatly appreciate it. For any questions or concerns, please comment below. Muchas Gracias, HWL #boricuapride #latinosunidos Https://www.gofundme.com/f/jq2uj-pr-earthquake-relief-fund

Upcoming events.

A big thank you to everyone who came to support our Annual Membership Drive! Thanks to all that renewed their membership and all new ones that signed up. Thanks to those that showed up to learn what HWL is about. You can always go to www.hispanicwomensleague.org to become a member.

Our yearly membership recruitment event.

Not too late to come by and say hello!

Today is our annual membership drive. We know it's cold outside but HWL will make sure to keep you warm while enjoying a night of networking, solidarity, and fun. This event is free and all are welcome to join. Renew your membership, become a member and find out what we are up to this year. The first 40 people will receive a free drink ticket! additionally, Perks will be provided to anyone that becomes a member tonight. Don't miss out! If you are not able to make it tonight... but want to renew or become a member, please go to this link to submit your membership application and payment https://mailchi.mp/hispanicwomensleague/membership See you soon!

Please share! A great opportunity offered by Miss Borinquen of WNY Latina Leadership Development Program

41st Annual Scholarship Gala is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the newly renovated AcQua. Details will follow soon!

Join This event today hosted by the Hispanic Heritage Council.

Annual membership drive is coming up. We hope to see you all next Friday, 2/28.

Join us at our Annual Membership Drive! Come for an evening of networking! Renew, or become a member and learn how you can help us keep serving our community. For 40 years, we have been enriching the lives of Latina/Hispanic women through education and empowerment. We hope to see you there! February 28, starting at 5pm Community Beer Works https://www.facebook.com/events/1326522887534032/

It’s almost a wrap! Remember, when you finish your holiday shopping at smile.amazon.com, AmazonSmile donates to Liga De Mujeres Hispanas Inc at no cost to you!

Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo Gala!

For the upcoming 2020 year we want to mindful of the benefits we offer to our membership and inquiring members. The professional development we offer this year will extend to high school, colleges students (candidates for our yearly scholarships), as well as our members. Below are the core staples of these programs. Please vote on what you think is most important to you or offer some insight as to how we can better serve you. Culture: Art, Dance, Literature, etc Financial ...Literacy Health: Sleep, Fitness, Nutrition, Mental Health Building Your Profile: Brand Essence, Resume, Career Development, etc Please leave your thoughts in the comment box below.

Attention 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students! Applications for our summer programs are now available! Visit our website at https://buffaloprep.com/programs/ to learn more about our programs and how to apply! #buffaloprep #itsallintheprep

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Great event! HWL