Welcoming Louisiana: Hawo’s Dinner Party screening
Come out and join Puentes New Orleans and TURN for a FREE screening of Hawo’s Dinner Party! “Hawo’s Dinner Party” follows the story of a refugee and former nurse who has fled her native war-torn Somalia and now work at a chicken processing plant in rural Tennessee. Dressed in colorful hijab even on the assembly line. Hawo is determined to learn English an to connect with her neighbors. But as new of “home-grown terrorism” appears in the national media and as Hawo tries to reach out, we get an intimate glimpse into the honest, often uncomfortable and ultimately hopeful encounters that emerge. Space is limited please RSVP! Food will be...
Read MoreAmericas Society / Council of the Americas: Immigration and the Implications for Competitiveness in New Orleans and Beyond
WHEN: April 4, 2013 Registration: 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Luncheon, Presentation and Discussion: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel 817 Common Street New Orleans, LA What will be immigrants’ role in continuing to fuel economic growth in the U.S., and how can policies be created today to maximize their current and future contributions? Join us for a luncheon on Thursday, April 4 that will focus on the link between immigration policy and economic prosperity with a focus on the implications for Louisiana and beyond. Speakers will include both prominent Louisianans as well as leaders from other U.S. cities. Speakers* Rod Miller President & CEO, New Orleans Business Alliance Roderick Royal President, Birmingham City Council Fatima Shama Commissioner, New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs *Additional speakers to be confirmed. WHEN: April 4, 2013Registration: 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Luncheon, Presentation and Discussion: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.WHERE: Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel 817 Common Street New Orleans, LA View map This luncheon is being in held in collaboration with: the New Orleans Business Alliance, the World Trade Center of New Orleans, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana, and the Stone Center at Tulane University. Prior registration and payment is required. Registration: Members of the host or collaborating organization: $15 for individual seats, $120 for a 10-person table Non-members: $25 for individual seats, $180 for a 10-person table. Click Here to Register Read an AS/COA fact sheet on immigrants and the economy. Americas Society thanks Rockefeller Brothers Fund for its support of our Hispanic Integration and Immigration Initiative. Event Information: Please contact Leani Garcia at [email protected] or 212-277-8380. Press: Contact Adriana La Rotta at [email protected] or 1-212-277-8384. Cancellation: Contact Juan Serrano-Badrena at [email protected] before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2,...
Read MoreCity of Kenner Hispanic Resource Center Health and Resource Fair
Location: City of Kenner, Department of Community Development Hispanic Resource Center 4312 Florida Avenue, Kenner, Louisiana 70065 Telephone 504.469.2570 Greater New Orleans Immunization Network New Orleans Children’s Health Project LSU AG Nutrition Children’s Soccer Home Depot People’s Health Just Kid’s Dental Second Harvest – SNAP National Council of La Raza’s (NCLR) Kenner Police Department Jefferson Parish Adult Ed. Fussy Baby Network New Orleans & Gulf Coast LA Medicaid – LA. Children’s Health Insurance Program FREE childhood immunization shots compliments of Greater New Orleans Immunization Network FREE Vision Screening compliments of Dr. Alejandro Leon of Children’s Hospital FREE blood pressure screenings compliments of People’s Health FREE dental screenings compliments of Just Kid’s Dental FREE Asthma screenings; BMI screenings and FREE mental health screenings compliments of New Orleans Children’s Health Project Information – GED Classes; ESL - (English as a Second Language) classes Registration Kid’s Soccer – Ages 4 thru 13 LSU AG – Presentation “Rethink Your Drink” 2nd Harvest Food Bank – Assisting with “Food Stamp”...
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day Dinner
Come join Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigrant Services and Puentes New Orleans and celebrate World Refugee Day! The evening will feature food and music while highlight personal stories from local refugees and local community members! The event is free of charge!
Read MoreCareer Day! Who do you want to be?
Puentes New Orleans and the Dominican Club of Louisiana are now accepting applications to participate in this year’s first annual Career Day! “Who do you want to be?” The day will be full of fun activities, engaging workshops and motivating presentation that will help students discover and cultivate their talents and skills. Students will also have the opportunity to speak with young professionals and local companies and universities that are eager to help them throughout the day. Career Day! “Who do you wanna be?” is totally FREE!! In order to apply please register at www.domincanola.org/fair-survey/ For more information please call (504)...
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