List of latest news involving CNC, it's sponsors or related organizations.
OPEN BID PROCESS FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES
Alpha Charter of Excellence in Miami Dade County is pleased to announce an Open Bid Process for Professional Auditing Services. All qualifying consultants, please respond accordingly to the Response to Proposal by 5:00 p.m. on April 25th, 2012.
MEETING - Board of Directors of Alpha Charter of Excellence
Dear Alpha Charter of Excellence Board Members:
This is an official notification of the Board of Directors of Alpha Charter of Excellence meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 26,2012 as indicated below:
Location:
CNC
1223 SW 4th Street
4th Floor / Conference Room
Miami, FL 33135
Tel 305-642-3484, Ext. 123 / Fax (305) 642-9122
Time: 1:00 p.m. (EST) to 2:30 p.m. (EST) - Meeting
Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible.
Meeting agenda and last meeting minutes will be sent prior to the meeting.
MEETING - Board of Directors of Alpha Charter of Excellence
Dear Alpha Charter of Excellence Board Members:
First Prize of the Business Plan Presentations - EXPLORING ENTREPENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Program
Last Friday, February 17th, 2012, a group of four finalist teams of students presented their business plan ideas to a panel of judges for selection of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. This marked the end of the first semester ( first two grading periods) where students worked in the creation and development of a product. Our panel of judges consisted of three representatives from the organizations that generously provided the funding for this exciting program; Barbara Alfonso from NBC-6, Maria Christina Barros from Telemundo 51 and Jeanie Hernandez from Comcast. In addition, representatives from Miami Dade County Public Schools’ Educational Alternative Outreach Program honored us with their presence and witnessed some of the presentations. All of the students did a wonderful job and we recognize all of them for their hard work and professionalism throughout the presentations. They are all winners in taking on this challenge!
MEETING - Board of Directors of Alpha Charter of Excellence
Dear Alpha Charter of Excellence Board Members:
This is an official notification of the Board of Directors of Alpha Charter of Excellence meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2012 as indicated below:
Location: CNC
1223 SW 4th Street
4th Floor / Conference Room
Miami, FL 33135
Tel 305-642-3484, Ext. 123 / Fax (305) 642-9122
Time: 1:00 p.m. (EST) to 2:30 p.m. (EST) - Meeting
Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible.
Meeting agenda and last meeting minutes will be sent prior to the meeting.
Cuban-American National Council (CNC) Reiterates Support For AT&T and T-Mobile Merger
‘Technology a Key Component to Building Bridges Across Communities’
Guarione M. Diaz, President and CEO, Cuban-American National Council (CNC) released the following statement:
CNC LAUNCHES THE "Youth Entrepreneurship Program for At-Risk Youth" at Little Havana High School
NBC/Universal Foundation and Comcast Foundation have provided full program funding support for a new program offering for at risk youth. The CNC Youth Entrepreneurship Program for At-Risk Youth provides an opportunity for students to incubate their ideas and dreams. This is a school year program where students navigate through a variety of lessons including the concepts of competitive advantage, ownership, opportunity recognition, marketing, finance, and product development - all tying back to core math and literacy skills.
CNC's Executive Vice President, Sonia Lopez receives "FLORIDANA 2010" Award
The Cuban Women's Club, at its recent annual banquet, honored seven “Outstanding Women in Our Community: FLORIDANAS 2010”. Among the recipients was CNC’s Executive Vice President, Sonia Lopez who was honored for her Commitment and Outstanding Achievement in Community Service. Ms. Lopez was nominated by one of the committee’s Board Members: Isabella Azze. Other Honorees at the event included Maria Acosta, Barbara Areces, Diana Castillo, Sofia Geno-Martinez, Gina Pelaez and Maria Elena Alpizar.
Congratulations to all the recipients of the “FLORIDANA 2010” Award!
CNC Receives a $30,000 Sponsorship from Univision Communication Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is the premier media company serving the U.S. Hispanic community. Its assets include Univision Network, TeleFutura Network, Galavisión, Univision Local Media, which owns and/or operates 62 television stations and 70 radio stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; and Univision Interactive Media.
Univision has a strong commitment to the communities it serves and has been a sponsor of many programs and initiatives launched and coordinated by CNC. The current sponsorship supports CNC’s Education and Community Programs at its Miami, Florida Headquarters and the 2011 Hispanic Leadership Celebration Event in Washington DC which will take place on March 9th at the Library of Congress.
We appreciate and value the support and commitment of Univision Communications, Inc.
CNC launches a new project for Seniors: "Matter of Balance/Asunto de Equilibrio"
CNC is one of the nation’s largest, Hispanic, non-profit developers of affordable housing for low income elderly under HUD’s Section 202. According to CNC’s Executive Vice President, Sonia Lopez, “Given the national statistics and prevalence of falls in the elderly population, it is extremely important to provide information and education regarding this topic and to bring programs to the elderly residents for their safety and well-being.” She added, “The program’s goal is to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among community-dwelling older adults.”
Health Foundation of South Florida, a nonprofit grant making organization, is dedicated to improving health in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. By funding providers and supporting programs to promote health and prevent disease, the Foundation makes a measurable and sustainable impact in the health of individuals and families. For its nationally recognized Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative, The Foundation has allocated $7.5 million over five years to community partners for programs designed to improve the health of older adults. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $86 million in grants and program support.
Baptist Health South Florida Awards CNC with a $25,000 Sponsorship
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest faith-based, not-for-profit health care organization in the region, with an outstanding reputation for medical and service excellence. Its network of services extends throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties with Baptist, Baptist Children's, South Miami, Homestead, Mariners and Doctors Hospitals, and Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Baptist is committed to a corporate culture rooted in integrity and high ethical standards, reflecting their spiritual foundation.
Baptist Health South Florida partners with CNC for a variety of programs helping to make South Florida a healthier place for everyone.
Verizon Foundation awards CNC with a $10,000 grant in support of the ALPHA Youth Program
CNC’S ALPHA Program provides career development and academic support services leading to higher levels of academic achievement, motivation, knowledge of career opportunities and basic and work readiness skills to at-risk middle and high school students in Miami-Dade, FL. The ALPHA Program employs its leadership and concrete learning strategies as support for improved engagement in the educational process in the knowledge that tomorrow’s leaders must succeed in school in order to succeed as leaders in civic and corporate endeavors. More broadly, the youth leadership development activities will be reflected in net, measurable academic gains, including improvements in GPA; School Attendance, FCAT performance and Increased Career Knowledge & Engagement in Career Related Planning & Activities.
CNC Receives a $50,000 Grant from THE UPS FOUNDATION
The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS) has awarded CNC with a $50,000 grant for the continued support of the Financial Literacy/Foreclosure Prevention Project in Miami and its expansion in New Jersey.
The program’s focus is on providing residents with life-long money management skills, asset development and wealth building-debt reducing strategies. The program’s overall design is to engage individuals and families to develop competencies in financial education that help build sound, neighborhood-specific infrastructure to address future homeownership. Furthermore, as a result of the national foreclosure crisis, CNC offers Loss Mitigation and Foreclosure Prevention counseling services to the residents of New Jersey and Miami.
MillerCoors Presents CNC With a $15,000 Check
MillerCoors’ framework for corporate social investments and community partnerships is called MillerCoors REACH. As part of this platform, MillerCoors is reaching out to help communities through grants, partnerships and volunteer efforts focused on five causes: Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, Aid in Emergencies, Cultural Diversity and Heritage Initiatives.
MillerCoors has presented CNC with a $15,000 sponsorship for the 2010 Leadership Development Program. The Leadership Development Program (LDP) aims at providing comprehensive leadership skills to college and high school students and young adults with a demonstrated interested in community involvement.
We appreciate MillerCoors’ commitment to CNC and the communities we serve.
Freddie Mac Foundation's Adoption Expo - November 6 in Washington, DC
The Freddie Mac Foundation is hosting a free Adoption expo for prospective parents interested in domestic or international adoption, as well as for adoptive parents seeking support.
Saturday, November 6, 2010 11 am - 3 pm
Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC
FREE ADMISSION
Metro Accessible: Metro Center (exits into hotel)
EXHIBITORS INCLUDE:
Public and Private Adoption Agencies, Adoption Support Services, Renowned Adoption Authors, and Adoption Information Agencies
OPPORTUNITIES TO:
Meet adoptive parents and their children, ask questions of adoption professionals and legal experts, hear about different types of adoption, learn about children available for adoption, take part in workshops and browse available adoption-related books and materials.
Children's entertainment will be provided (though child care will not be available).
For more information, visit FreddieMacFoundation.org/expo
CNC Health, Safety, and Wellness Fair
The CNC Health, Safety and Wellness Fair took place at Douglas Park located at 2755 S.W. 37th Avenue, Miami, Florida from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over 550 community residents attended the fair this year.
The fair featured information and services from many local hospitals, health care providers, and health organizations.
It was a beautiful day full of educational and informational materials, health screenings, music, raffles and prizes for the entire family. Our esteemed Myriam Masihy, Univision 23 and Telefutura 69’s reporter, was the MC for this important and fun-filled event. We appreciate Univision 23’s commitment to CNC and Myriam Masihy’s professionalism and dedication to our organization.
Please click below for a preview of some of the event’s activities and guests.
CNC Receives a Grant From Comcast Foundation
“This grant from the Comcast Foundation is in recognition of Comcast’s commitment to the communities where its customers and employees live and work. Since its founding in 1999, the Comcast Foundation has distributed more than $65 million in cash support of programs implemented locally in Comcast communities.”
Comcast Foundation has provided CNC with a grant in the amount of $10,000 in support of The Little Havana Family Literacy Project (LHFLP). The project is a child and family literacy program with workshops, training, and counseling designed to improve the financial knowledge, parenting, and literacy-building skills of Hispanic families with children up to 5 years old in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. This is the first installment of Comcast’s two year commitment totaling $20,000. Comcast is a year round partner of CNC and we take this opportunity to thank them for their commitment.
CNC - Adrienne Arsht Children and Family Learning Center Open House
The CNC-Adrienne Arsht Children and Family Learning Center held its Open House on September 14th to welcome parents and family members in the new school year. We look forward to working with all of the children and families enrolled in our program.
CNC Welcomes the New Field Director of its New Jersey Office
Ms. Gladys M. Pera joins the CNC Family as the New Jersey Office Field Director. She will be working with the residents of Hudson County and its surrounding vicinities in the areas of Financial Education, Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention/Loss Mitigation efforts.
Please join us in welcoming Gladys to our New Jersey Office!
M-DCPS Recommends School Board to Approve Contract with CNC
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved the recommendation to AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Cuban American National Council, Inc. D.B.A. CNC pursuant to the Request For Proposals for OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS, to provide services to school age youth, in grades 6-12 within Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Educational Alternative Outreach Program School Operations.
CNC Receives Western Union Foundation Grant Award
The Western Union Foundation awards CNC with a grant in the amount of $10,000 for its Project of Foreclosure Prevention Counseling/Intervention Services and Financial Literacy Training. This grant will be part of Western Union’s “Our World, Our Family Program”.
CNC Receives Grant Award From Wells Fargo Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation on behalf of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage approves a $10,000 grant to Cuban American National Council, Inc. dba CNC for its Foreclosure Prevention Program. Wells Fargo is proud to support organizations working to strengthen our communities.
CNC's Alternative Education High Schools Graduation
CNC’s Little Havana and Hialeah Institutes held their 2010 Graduation Event and End of School Year Awards Ceremony at Miami’s Dade County Auditorium. Parents, family members and friends of our graduates and awards recipients joined us in celebration of their students’ accomplishments and significant achievements throughout the 2009-2010 academic year. During the ceremony, five scholarships were awarded to excelling students for their postsecondary educational goals. BEST WISHES and MUCH SUCCESS to our “2010 Graduates”!
A variety of pictures of this wonderful ceremony will be forthcoming on our upcoming newsletter. In the interim………….here is a brief look at our graduating class!
CNC 's VPK Graduation
CNC’s Adrienne Arsht Child and Family Learning Center celebrated its Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Graduation event where 14 children received their Pre-School Diploma. We congratulate all parents and graduates of our “2010 VPK Class”!
CNC's 15th Biennial National Conference
CNC’s 15th national conference successfully convened an impressive roster of national Hispanic leaders, professional experts and business leaders representing a broad range of organizations, geographic areas, national groups, and disciplines. Speakers reflected a gender balance, and the topics covered in plenaries were found by many attendees to be timely and applicable to their personal situation.
The following pictures are just a quick preview of CNC’s 2010 Conference. Please stay tuned for additional pictures and details of all conference events and plenary sessions which will be forthcoming on our next newsletter.
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Hispanic Leadership Celebration
The Hispanic Leadership Celebration gathered over 300 national leaders, organizations, and guests who joined the Council to network during the event held at Library of Congress Montpelier Room, 6th Floor, James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Avenue, SE Washington, DC.
This year’s award recipients included the Honorable John McCain, Senator of Arizona, United States Senate and the Honorable Hilda L. Solis, Secretary, United States Department of Labor.
Please click below for pictures of our awardees and Lynn Quigley from Ford Motor Company Fund, one of our congressional sponsors.
New Website Launched!
CNC unveiled their new website to the world. Designed and developed by República, the new site is just one facet of the new campaign to modernize CNC's image and bring more attention to its services and those who would benefit most by their services.
Hispanic Leadership Training Program
The Hispanic Leadership Training Program (HLTP) took place at CNC’s Little Havana Institute. A total of 35 students and future Leaders successfully completed the program which is made possible by the contribution and support of Anheuser Busch Companies. There were a total of 11 Industry Professionals from various public organizations and private corporations presenting and interacting with students regarding different topics.
Click below for pictures of our 2009 graduates.
Leadership Development Program
This year, in partnership with MillerCoors, the LDP provided comprehensive leadership skills to college students and young adults with a demonstrated interest in community involvement. We are proud of our first LDP graduating class 2009.
Please click here for a group picture.
