2015 - Center for Latino Progress

2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT
2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT
September, 2015
September, 2015
www.ctprf.org
(860) 247-3227
95 Park Street 2Fl.
Hartford,
CT 06106
www.ctprf.org
(860) 247-3227
95 Park Street 2Fl.
Hartford, CT 06106
CENTER FOR LATINO PROGRESS – CPRF
DIFFERENT HERITAGE
S AME F UTURE
Brief History
As per an invitation from US Department of Labor in 1978, this organization opened its doors
first as the National Puerto Rican Forum. In 1993 spun off as an independent nonprofit with a
new name and new body of directors as the Connecticut Puerto Rican Forum. During the
decades the agency flagships programs have been with workforce development focus for youth
and adults with a deep emphasis on contextualized programs. In 2009, the agency began the
process to become a Bureau of Immigration Appeals recognized (BIA) agency in response to
clients’ demand for legal immigration services. Along with obtaining the BIA Recogniton in
2011, the agency adopted an additional name and today is known as the Center for Latino
Progress-CPRF. The Center for Latino Progress-CPRF is the only Latino serving organization in
the state of Connecticut recognized by the BIA with BIA accredited representatives in the staff.
We are rolling!
The Center for Latino Progress – CPRF, like our City of Hartford, is evolving with
awesome opportunities for our clients, stakeholders, residents and friends.
Settled at the edge of downtown in the Hub of the Latino Community; we are positioned to be connectors
for the bustling downtown dwellers, promising collegiates and commuting city workers with the
uniqueness of our cultural surroundings. The Center has been extending its programs, activities, and
services for everyone, by peppering them with enriched cultural experiences which add vitality to our City.
The Center’s commitment to raise the profile, visibility, and sustainability of our community has increased
its strength. The newest offering is the Financial/Housing Counseling program. This program is
dedicated to raise community wealth by helping many achieve their American dream; a place of their
own. For those not ready to buy yet, we have added financial fitness services. Yes, we do it in two
languages!
Conservancy is still in our DNA! Once again our participants learned about Home Energy Efficiency
Audits and how to become stewards of the environment in the most courteous way. Almost 96% of the
Center’s participants successfully gained the Customer Service Certification awarded by the National
Retail Federation. The skills attained by our participants are transferable to all sectors; the program is
expanding now with a new focus for those between 18 to 24 years old.
Ah! The Center’s youth programs for our young legacies. This summer they traveled to the National
Council of La Raza Lideres Conference in Kansas, MO for a full 6 days of learning, engaging, meeting
leaders and sharing with peers from across the Nation. During the conference, they had the opportunity
to be across the room with perhaps our next President when O’Malley, Sanders and Clinton appealed for
their votes. This transforming experience gave them a sense of purpose to do more with their lives, give
more of themselves to others, and realize their civic duty to vote.
What i
next?
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Haven’t you heard, yet? What began as a youth summer pilot program has been
wheeling up as BiCi Co.; the first community bike space in the City. It will include bike safety workshops
for adults and youth, DIY bike shop, “movimiento” clubs and more….
Last but not least, we are continuing to help future new Americans to navigate the legal immigration
process. We will continue adding programs for the youth and the young at heart, for their wellbeing and
the future of our community.
Yes, these accomplishments are your accomplishments. We are prospering because of the shared
efforts, motivation, dedication, and foresight of people like you. We look forward to your continued
support; and if you have not joined us yet, please do. I thank you on behalf of our clients, board of
directors and the staff.
¡GRACIAS!
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2015 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
ONE STOP SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS.
A change in Connecticut legislation has given us the opportunity to
offer ESL for Getting Work a program for undocumented immigrants to
help them with obtaining the CT drivers licenses. During the program,
they learn the real cost of owning a car (financial literacy), the learners
permit test language, and basic computer skills. With us, they have
access to to pro/low bono legal advice/assistance and facilitation of
workshops with a licensed Immigration Attorney. The educational
service offers components that include rights and responsibilities of
citizenship; naturalization procedures; and civics participation. The program offers comprehensive
immigration and naturalization support services. These services include application assistance and
processing of USCIS immigration forms.
SKILLS THAT PAY THE BILLS E - Workplace Readiness/Energized Customer Service Program
provides Effective, Essential, ESL instruction using customer
service skills, green energy concepts and workplace-related
curricula with a vocational focus coupled with civics. Those
attending experience hands on audit procedures and earn a paid
internship. Participants receive employment counseling.
E-Workplace Skills Child Care Preparation - promotes
entrepreneurship
and
provides
small
business plan
development, combined with the development of the skills
needed to provide high quality child care facilities for the workforce. Some of the participants proceed to a
Child Development Associate (CDA) program at Capital Community College. Outside of a child's
household environment, a quality provider is the first formal source of developing and modeling our future
workforce.
THE FUTURE WORKFORCE
LOGROS: Career, College, & Civics Readiness Program for Youth. LOGROS, means Achievements,
combines curriculums, services, and activities that provide youth with a
well-rounded foundation and view of what it means to be prepared to
enter the workforce, as well as focus and embark on a college
experience. It includes cultural exploration and civics to ensure youth
have well rounded interests and skill sets that will facilitate success no
matter which path they choose. Learn about the program highlights by
watching the YouTube video “What Did You Do This Summer”
https://youtu.be/IhPrFkA241U
ASSET BUILDING PROGRAM
Financial/Home Couseling Program - facilitates comprehensive individual counseling and assistance
regarding the purchase of a home. We assist participants in overcoming obstacles with current financial
situations, including exploring options for repair of credit scores, options for first-time homebuyers and
down payment assistance programs…
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Fiscal Year 2015
REVENUE
Program Contracts
Fee for Service Contracts
Foundation and Corporate Grants
Fundraisers & Misc
Total
$
$376,757
$274,791
$197,633
$ 12,577
$861,758
% of the total
44.00%
32.00%
23.00%
1.00%
100.0%
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EXPENDITURES
$
Adult Training & Services Programs
Youth Programs
A&G
Depreciation
Total
% of the total
$451,269
$277,420
$ 73,704
$ 6,663
$809,056
56.00%
34.00%
9.00%
1.00%
100%
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS:
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Bank of America Foundation
Comcast Foundation
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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Knox Foundation
The Greater Hartford Fund
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS:
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Capital Community College
Capital Workforce Partners
City of Hartford
CT Department of Education
Hartford Jobs Funnel
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Hartford Public Schools
Hispanic Federation
Manchester Community College
National Council of La Raza
Trinity College
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Hispanic Health Council
Latino Community Services
Literacy Volunteers
New England Farmerworkers Council
Spanish American Merchants Association
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Naturally Dogs & Cats
Pequeñin Learning Center
Telemundo
The Latino Way
US Accounting Taxes & Services
Victory Energy Solutions
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
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Advocacy Unlimited
Bible Way Temple Nation
Blue Hills Civic Association
CT Dreamers
Family Life Education
Girls Scouts of Connecticut
BUSINESS PARTNERS:
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Active City
BCB Conservation
Day Break Center
Direct Color Systems
Energy Efficiencies Solutions
Identidad Latina
Marshalls
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2ND LATINO PROGRESS CHAMPIONS
AWARD BREAKFAST
JULY 8TH, 2015 @ TOWN & COUNTY | HARTFORD , CT
The Second Annual Fundraising Event
celebrating 38 years of Legacy, the
Center's Board of Director recognized
champions raising the profile, promoting
equity and seeking parity for Latinos in
the State with the “Latino Progress
Champion Award”.
The recognition was given to the “English
Language Acquisition and Educational
Equity Work Group” report leaders as the
champions of bilingual education
reform: Mr. Sharkey’s 38-member work
group, chaired by State Rep. Juan
Candelaria and former State Rep. Kelvin
Roldán, issued its report in late March’ 15.
The groundbreaking report concluded
that ELL programs are woefully
underfunded and understaffed and
proposed, among other things, that the
state extend the number of years that
students are eligible to stay in bilingual
education from three to five.
EVENT SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Hispanic Federation
Middlebury Interactive Language
GOLD SPONSORS
Capital Strategies
Hartford Hospital
Trinity College
BRONZE SPONSORS
Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance
Bank of America
Identidad Latina
Hartford Courant
Our Piece of the Pie
TABLE SPONSORS
Comcast
Ryan O’Halloran
Halloran & Halloran
Capital Regional Educational Council
STELLAR SUPPORTERS
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Marisol Cardona, Alumna
Sr. Brokerage Prudential
Retirement
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2014 – 2015
Julio C. Casiano
Chairman
2014 – 2015 CENTER’S STAFF
Adrian Texidor
Secretary/Vice Chairman
Timothy Cole, PhD
Treasurer
Luis Cabán
Ryan O’Halloran
Fernando Marroquin
Wildaliz Bermudez
Alex Baños
Rafael Pichardo
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Yanil Terón - Executive Director
Kimberly Flint - Programs Director
Milagros González - Program Facilitator
Nancy Pérez - BIA Representative
Maritza Falcón - Jobs Funnel Specialist
Anthony Cherolis – Youth Coordinator/
BiCi Co . Manager
Raul J. Irizarry - Employer & Community Liaison
Marlyn Miranda – Financial/Housing Counselor
Arleen Cohen - Finance Admnistrator
Maria Sierra - Instructor
Betsy De La Cruz - Instructor
Joanne Spongeberg - Instructor
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CENTER FOR LATINO PROGRESS - CPRF
95 PARK STREET, HARTFORD, CT 06106
[email protected]
WWW.CTPRF.ORG
(860) 247-3227