32nd Anniversary Gala

THE HISTORIC WAKEFIELD BARN June 1, 2024

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Welcome Message

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About Us

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Mission. Vision. Values

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Agenda

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Awards & Scholarships

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Our Initiatives

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Special Thanks

WELCOME MESSAGE

Welcome to the 32nd Anniversary Gala of El Centro Hispano! It is a privilege to celebrate with you tonight as we come together to honor our journey and recognize the remarkable contributions of individuals and organizations that have profoundly impacted our community. Your support and commitment to our cause have been instrumental in transforming countless lives, and we are profoundly grateful for your generosity and dedication.

Tonight, we reflect on the milestones we have achieved and the lives we have touched, thanks to the incredible support from our community. Each of you plays a vital role in our mission, and it is through your efforts that El Centro Hispano continues to thrive and make a difference.

As we look ahead, we are inspired by the progress we have made and the promise of what is yet to come.

Together, we will continue to empower, uplift, and transform our community.

Pilar Rocha-Goldberg President & CEO El Centro Hispano 04

ABOUT US El Centro Hispano stands as the longest-serving Latino organization in North Carolina, dedicated to serving the Hispanic/Latine population across Durham, Wake, Orange, and neighboring counties.

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El Centro Hispano is headquartered in Durham and maintains three satellite offices in Durham, Carrboro and Raleigh.

Moreover, it manages the "Ventanilla de Salud" (Health Information Window) at the Mexican Consulate in Raleigh and operates a Mobile Health Unit that reaches underserved 05 communities in both urban and rural areas within its service region.

The organization pursues its mission through four key priority areas: Education, Economic Development, Health and Wellbeing, and Civic Participation.

At the heart of El Centro Hispano's mission lies a commitment to equity. By collaborating with community members, partner agencies, and government leaders, ECH endeavors to dismantle systemic, institutional, and historical barriers, ensuring that these barriers no longer dictate the socioeconomic, educational, and health status of the population it serves, neither their “right to be.”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Art Ehuan, Board Chair Patrick Byker, Vice-Chair Teshanee Williams, Secretary Cristina Lara, Treasurer

Anabel Rosa Alfredo Medina Wendy Clark Carolina Mejía

EMERITUS MEMBERS Judith Montenegro | Susan Denman Carol Gallione | Erik Valera | Rebecca Reyes

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MISSION

VALUES

We work to strengthen the community, build

Flexibility and adaptation to change Vocation to serve.

Teamwork Respect.

Leadership & Equity

bridges, and advocate for equity and inclusion.

VISION The Hispanic/Latino/Latinx community strengthening and advancing people in North Carolina and beyond.

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EL CENTRO HISPANO 32ND ANNIVERSARY GALA

AGENDA 5:00PM

Gala Kick-Off Reception & Reception Vibrant display of folkloric dance and music performances. Silent auction starts.

7:15PM

Opening Remarks Jazmin Wurts, Master of Ceremonies

7:17PM

Welcome Address Pilar Rocha-Goldberg, El Centro Hispano President & CEO

7:20PM

Guest Speakers Cristina España, NC Office of Governor Roy Cooper Yazmin Garcia Rico, Cone Health Foundation Jorge Archila, Consul General of Guatemala Leonardo Williams, Mayor of Durham Antelmo Salazar, President of El Colectivo Perla Jaralillo, El Centro Hispano Community Member

7:40PM

Dinner & Guest Artist Performances Abakua & Takiri Folclor Latina

8:30PM

Awards Presentation Ed Blount and Maria and Urbano Ehuan Scholarships presented by Denisse Burgos and Art Ehuan.

Gilbertson-Clark Visionary Award, presented by Debra Jones and Stelfanie Williams.

President’s Award, presented by Patrick Byker.

President’s Award - Advocate of the Year, presented by Mayra Rodas and Leslie Villen.

Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by Pedro Mantilla.

8:40PM

Closing Announcement of silent auction winners & performance of Regia de Monterrey

9:00PM

Fiesta Dance the night away to the rhythm of live band music.

11:00PM

After Party Continue the celebration with more music and entertainment.

1:00AM

End of Gala

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OUR INITIATIVES EDUCATION Aims to expand educational opportunities and spaces for intellectual growth and personal development of Hispanic/Latino/Latine and other community members from child to adulthood.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT We work in the creation and strengthening of the individual capacities of workers, entrepreneurs and people who own small businesses to generate and increase income and profits.

COMMUNITY HEALTH Our Community Health Department aims to improve the health of the Hispanic/Latino/Latinx population.

CIVIC & COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION We work to advance the general well-being of the Hispanic/Latino/Latine community through access to valuable information to contribute to the improvement of their quality of life.

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OUR INITIATIVES CIVIC & COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION Our overarching goal is to expand the capacity of community members and organizations to respond to, advocate for, and address issues affecting the lives of Hispanic/Latino/Latine, assuring representation and inclusion of Latinos and their concerns in planning and decision-making processes.

GALA 2024

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS Gilbertson Clark Visionary Award

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints make up a diverse community of people around the world with a shared faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

President's Award

NC BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD FOUNDATION The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation is a private, charitable foundation established as an independent entity by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in 2000. For more than two decades, Blue Cross NC Foundation has been honored to work with – and support – organizations, government entities, and community partnerships across the entire state, investing more than $220 million in North Carolina through grants, collaborations, and special initiatives.

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President's - Advocate of the Year Award

CRISTINA ESPAÑA Cristina España, a Guatemal-tica (a Guatemalan born in Costa Rica), is Governor Roy Cooper's Deputy Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, leading initiatives for the inclusion of New Americans in North Carolina (as the first appointed for this purpose) and represents the state at the Office of New Americans National Network.

Volunteer of the Year

CARLOS RUBIO Carlos is the General Manager at the Delta

by Marriott in Durham, NC, a position he has held since 2020. For the past year and a half, Carlos has dedicated his time to volunteering once a week at El Centro Hispano, to give back and connect with passionate, like-minded individuals who are also committed to supporting the community.

The Ed Blount Scholarship

PRISCILA EUSTAQUIO

The Maria and Urbano Ehuan Scholarship

YARI LEYVA SABALZA

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SUPPORT OUR WORK

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SPECIAL THANKS OUR SUPPORTERS

PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR

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SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSOR IRON SPONSORS

TABLE SPONSORS Art Ehuan

Steve Toler, LLC

Greater Durham Chamber of

Prudencio Martínez

Commerce

HDH Advancement Group

Latino Autocenter

Pinnacle Financial Partners

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