Funds raised at the Gala provide support to the Virginia Hispanic Foundation’s core programs:

1. Pasaporte A La Educación - Supports Hispanic youth in elementary, middle, and high school to stay on the path to higher education or skill set certification, decreases the dropout rate, and prepares our future workforce through bilingual leadership sessions with mentors, educational excursions, and career exploration.

2. Bilingual Business Center - Provides bilingual counseling and educational programs in starting or growing their business, career exploration, plus job placement through our TrabajaVa platform for job seekers and employers.

3. Legal Assistance Clinics - Supports low-income individuals with Immigration and civil issues.

4. Dental Clinic Program - Recognized a significant demand for dental hygiene and cleaning services among students, leading to the establishment of a free dental clinic.

5. Trabaja VA Platform - Helps to match employers looking for new and diverse talent with job seekers across the state.

Did You Know?

In the 2020-21 school year, 57% of Latino students graduated from Richmond Public Schools, compared with 80% of Black and 93% of white students. This disparity is widespread across the state.

Why?

These students are not receiving the necessary support they need to overcome the language and cultural barriers. Public schools lack the necessary resources to support the needs of Hispanic students. Because of this, these students fall through the cracks leaving the majority of their futures in disarray.

The VAHF’s Pasaporte a la Educación empowers Latino youth to stay in school.

Last year 90% of participants increased letter grades by one grade level, improved English/Spanish literacy, and decreased unexcused absences. Students in our program are more likely to graduate high school and apply to college.

How Can You Help?

Your financial support ensures that we can continue providing the Bilingual Mentor Leadership Program to Virginia's schools to meet the needs of the students and their families.

Donate today and empower Hispanic youth by supporting the Virginia Hispanic Foundation’s Pasaporte a la Educación Initiative!

Other Ways to Get Involved

VOLUNTEER

From our formal fundraising Hispanic Gala to our more casual pop-up children's activities, there are plenty of events to get involved. Our volunteer opportunities are for community members of all ages and backgrounds.

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MENTOR

Our Pasaporte a la Educación Programs connect role models with ESL students in elementary, middle and high school. Mentors connect with students by sharing their own inspirational stories and by guiding them through leadership lessons.

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Annual Hispanic Gala: Noche de Fiesta in the Garden

By Virginia Hispanic Chamber Foundation

Annual Hispanic Gala: Noche de Fiesta in the Garden

Supporting the programs of the Virginia Hispanic Foundation