42nd Anniversary Spring Gala

CDLH Mission To improve the lives of individuals and families through a comprehensive continuum of education, social services, recreation, cultural, economic development and social justice programs. Growing StrongerTogether!

Círculo de la Hispanidad’s Annual Spring Gala Serving Two Purposes

• Funds support college scholarships for high school graduates from Long Beach and Hempstead who are matriculating in college or vocational training.

Scholarship funds raised from the event are bestowed to youth at Círculo’s Annual Awards Night held every June at the Long Beach High School. This year we will hold the event on June 17thth, at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to attend. • Funds raised from the Gala Support also agency programs including youth programs (after-school programming, homework assistance, summer camp, and cultural enrichment activities); domestic violence support services (legal advocacy, support groups, a 24 hour bilingual hotline, crisis intervention and case management services); housing services (for individuals living with a mental health diagnosis, victims of domestic violence, and homeless individuals and families); adult education (English for speakers of other languages, GED preparation, literacy, citizenship preparation, computer instruction); health programs for individuals with HIV/AIDS (case management, educational prevention, testing and transportation services); recreational programs (dance, basketball, tae kwon do, soccer); cultural programs (Sábado Cultural, Hispanic Heritage activities); and crisis intervention services and supports (a food pantry, referral services and other support). We hold our Annual Spring Gala every May. At the Gala we recognize individuals and companies for their contributions to the community.

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