Hispanic Women's League | Liga de Mujeres Hispanas

This week the Hispanic Women’s League and @evergreenhealthny had the privilege of helping close out Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations at PS#33 Bilingual Center. We were asked to do an activity with the students. We chose to plant with them. The importance? Planting is deeply important to Latino culture because it represents a connection to indigenous heritage, provides sustenance through food production, holds spiritual significance with certain plants used in traditional medicine and rituals, and often serves as a way to connect with family and community through shared gardening practices; many Latin American cultures have a long history of respecting and utilizing the natural environment, with plants playing a vital role in daily life and cultural identity. It was a great way to spend the morning and afternoon. Thank you to all the Teachers and Guardians of Equity at PS 33 for creating an amazing space for our children to be their authentic selves.

This past week, the Hispanic Women’s League, alongside collective local Latino organizations, had the honor to present a $10,000 check to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient Care Services, thanks to the funds raised during the 11th Annual Salsa for a Cure event. Cancer is a deeply personal issue within our community, where 1 in 2 Hispanic men and 1 in 3 Hispanic women will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. It remains the leading cause of death among Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S., with significantly higher rates of cervical, stomach, and liver cancers compared to our peers, and worse outcomes for other types. For Hispanic/Latino women, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death, while for men, it is lung cancer. @mrssodak, Business owner states this is also a part of the mission at @startwithsleep, as the quality of your sleep is a protective factor in the potential risk, progression, and treatment of cancer. We are incredibly grateful for the life-saving work being done at Roswell, as well as for the support of our generous collective partners in this mission including: 💜Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY Inc. 💜Agustin “Pucho” Olivencia Community Center 💜Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade of WNY 💜American Legion Auxiliary, Gabriel A. Rodriguez Unit 1928 💜Gabriel A. Rodriguez American Legion Post 1928 💜WNY Hispanic American Veterans Memorial Inc. For those seeking more information or support on cancer screening services, AMIGAS (“Ayudando a las Mujeres con Información, Guía y Amor para su Salud” – “Helping Women with Information, Guidance, and Love for Their Health”) is a bilingual program designed to increase cervical cancer screening among Hispanic and Latina women. It’s a crucial resource, as Hispanic women are 40% more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer—and 30% more likely to die from it—compared to non-Hispanic white women. References: American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures for Hispanic/Latino People 2024-2026 | The Latino Cancer Institute | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

🔊 Today is the last day to get tickets at a discounted rate! Don’t miss out on joining us for our 45th Annual Scholarship and Community Awards Gala! We’ve been preparing all year and can’t wait to celebrate 45 amazing years with you! We’ve provided discount codes for individual ticket and table purchases, but the discount ends tonight! Enjoy a night of celebration with a sit-down dinner, two hours of open bar, dancing, and most importantly, honoring our scholarship and community award recipients. Let’s make this milestone unforgettable! Purchase here: https://lnkd.in/eT-VmU9J

🎫 Have you gotten your tickets yet? No problem there’s still time! Join us at our 45th Annual Scholarship and Community Awards Gala. After much preparation all year, we are excited to celebrate 45 years with you all!! To show our appreciation, here are some discount codes for individual ticket and table purchases! The discount is only good until 9/30!! You don’t want to miss the sit-down dinner, two hours of open bar, and dancing to close off the night!! But most of all, a night to celebrate our scholarship and community award recipients and 45 years of HWL history!! We hope to see you there! Purchase here: https://lnkd.in/eT-VmU9J

The Hispanic Women’s League at the Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Ceremony

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Hispanic Women's League Scholarship Application https://lnkd.in/egPzMBQh All applications and recommendations are due by today - Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 5pm. Thank you.

Thank you to everyone who supported our Taco Tuesday Fundraiser. The evening was a success. If you were not able to attend and still want to support us, we have another opportunity for you! Join us in our 45 to 45 Fundraiser. In celebration of the Hispanic Women’s League 45th Anniversary, we ask 100 people to donate $45 to support scholarship funds and programming initiatives. Swipe or see below for ways to donate. https://lnkd.in/e-EaBQha

Reminder: the first in-person recording session is tomorrow, 8/25, from 2 to 5 p.m. See below for more detailed information. Share Your Story! Join us in celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Hispanic Women’s League by sharing your personal story and experience. We’re hosting in-person recording sessions where you can record your reflections and memories with us! Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: 3527 Harlem Rd. Suite 2, Cheektowaga, NY Walk-ins are welcome! Come share how the Hispanic Women’s League has impacted your life. Your voice matters, and we can’t wait to hear your story. If either of these dates/times does not work for you, but you would like to record your story in person, please contact us so that we can try to accommodate you. Other ways to contribute and submit videos: 1. Self-Recorded Videos: Record a short video sharing your experience with the Hispanic Women’s League. Whether it’s how the League has impacted your life, memorable moments, or what the League means to you, we want to hear it all! Please make sure your video is no longer than 5 minutes. Email recorded video link to: contact@hispanicwomensleague.org 2. Private Zoom Recording: If you prefer, we can set up a private Zoom session where you can share your story. We will handle the recording, so all you need to do is show up and speak from the heart. To schedule your Zoom recording, please contact Angelica Gonzalez at gonzalez.angelica08@gmail.com or call/text 716-936-0557. Submission Deadline: September 15, 2024 Let’s make this 45th anniversary memorable by sharing the stories that have made the Hispanic Women’s League what it is today! Thank you for being a part of our history!

Hola mi gente!! Let’s come together to honor our heritage, celebrate our power, and uplift one another in all the incredible ways we contribute to our communities. Did you know? Since 2015, August 20th has been a day to recognize the resilience, strength, and undeniable impact of Latinas everywhere. This is a call to action to claim our space unapologetically, to celebrate our everyday Latina heroes who are the backbone of our culture. Whether you’re breaking barriers in your career, nurturing your family, or driving change in your community, today is about YOU. ¡Juntas somos imparables y nuestro legado es infinito! Swipe through to see how we can celebrate ourselves, give our amigas their flowers, and create a ripple effect of empowerment. Let’s not just confine this celebration to one day—let’s keep the love, support, and advocacy alive all year long. “I commit to celebrating, uplifting, and empowering my Latina Amigas every day. Together, we rise.” Let’s make our voices heard, today and every day. #LatinaPower365 #nationallatinaday #celebratelatinas #latinaempowerment #honorourheritage #upliftamigas #latinastrength #everydayheroes #latinasrising #togetherwerise Shout out to We All Grow Latina.

WEPA!!