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Apply by Feb 15th for 2012 ELLA Program
Are you a young woman age 18-26
who wants to make an impact on your world?
The Engaged Latina Leadership Activist (ELLA) program is designed to increase the leadership abilities of local Latinas and provide them with opportunities to learn about themselves and issues impacting Latinas locally and state-wide.
In 2012 the LCSV board will select twenty applicants to participate in the following:
- Leadership Retreat in Ben Lomond, CA. - The ELLAs will from a panel of Latina leaders regarding the issues impacting Latinas in Silicon Valley and California during this weekend retreat and learned about their own strengths and leadership skills in strengths-based, culturally appropriate workshops.
- Latina Action Day in Sacramento, CA. The ELLA group will join over 600 Latinas from across the state at this annual public policies conference.(April 10, 2012)
- Civic Engagement Sessions & Special Projects. Local activists and leaders will share their personal experience and expertise with ELLA participants at five training workshops.
- Latina Coalition luncheons and networking opportunities. The ELLAs will network with local leaders and civically engaged Latinas at LCSV-hosted events.
Deadline to apply Wed. February 15th
Interested in learning more? Download the ELLA Overview Instructions 2012 (pdf)
Ready to apply? Download the 2012 ELLA application
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Thank Your for Supporting LCSV
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The LCSV is an all-volunteer board that relies on contributions from members like you to accomplish our mission, which is an expression of our shared values of service, commitment, and appreciation for the Latinas who have paved the way for our successes. If you have not already made a donation, please consider doing so today.
Special thanks to our major donors and fundraisers:
Angels
Marcela Davison Aviles and David Neal
Tíos
Adelante Mujer Hispana Silicon Valley (Berta Galvan and Betty Martinez)
Claudia Martinez & Elias Portales
Primas
Andrea Flores Shelton
Teresa Alvarado
Mary Ann Ruiz
Laura Buzo
Sandra Jewett
Annette Rodrigues
and Daisy Chu
You can help us in three ways:
1) Become a member! One third of our revenues are from our membership dues. If you are not already a member or have lapsed, please join or renew today
2) Donate your time by joining the board of directors or one of our committees.
3) Make a donation at a level that is of significant value to you. You can donate today at or send a check to: 1346 The Alameda, Ste 7-293, San Jose, CA 95126
The Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to the LCSV are tax-deductible.
We are non-partisan and do not make political endorsements. Tax ID#01-0799235
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Why we serve
Our volunteer board, committee members and fundraisers are passionate about LCSV's mission. The testimonial below speaks to why we serve, and what keeps us engaged in the work of the LCSV.
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Patricia Castorena, LCSV Board Member since 2008
Sandra Cisneros writes, “They will not know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind. For the ones who cannot out.” I am a member of the Latina Coalition because the women I have the honor of serving with inspire me and the young Latinas I have had the opportunity to meet through our ELLA Program continually remind me of the passionate commitment that first fueled my desire to be an advocate for my community.
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Without a doubt, LCSV is an organization that has engaged me and allowed me to develop and strengthen my leadership skills. I joined the Board of Directors of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley in October 2008 to empower young Latinas to achieve educational success and leadership excellence, and most importantly, to remind these future leaders of the importance of remembering where they came from and the need to give back to the communities that nurtured them.
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If you are interested in serving by being on LCSV's board of directors, or on one of our committees, please e-mail us. The LCSV board is a great place to start on your civic engagement path. No prior board experience necessary.
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Organizational Membership
Thanks to our current organizational members! If you would like to become an organizational member, please READ MORE.
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