An artist, gamer, and movie lover, Curtis McLaughlin (above) has been part of the Health Care for the Homeless Art Group for more than five years.
Art is one of my coping skills. I can be anywhere and create art wherever I go.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
09.15.23
¡Del viernes 15 de septiembre al domingo 15 de octubre es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2023! Estos son algunos recursos y formas de celebrar este año. |
Friday, September 15th through Sunday, October 15th, marks Hispanic Heritage Month 2023! Below are a few resources and ways you can commemorate this year.
Recursos para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month
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Explore connections between Indigenous Peoples Day and Hispanic Heritage Month here
En la Agencia
At the Agency
Trivia
Join us for trivia, and you might win a prize! Answer 10 questions by Friday, October 13th at 5 PM to join in the fun! All participants with 5 or more correct answers will be entered into a raffle for some prizes! For every 30 staff members who participate, the Hispanic Heritage Month committee will raffle off an additional prize.
If you have any questions, please reach out to REI Program Manager, Adedoyin Eisape, aeisape@hchmd.org
Learn Together
Join us for a virtual Spanish Lesson on Friday, October 13, 2023
Click here to join the meeting
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Lunch
All are welcome to join and celebrate Latin American culture in the best way - with music and food! We will be hosting a kick-off lunch featuring Customer Service Specialist Patricia Aldave’s delicious Peruvian recipe, Cause Peruana de Atun. Check out the recipe here
When: September 15th, 2023
Where: Fallsway 3rd Floor Large Conference Room or Teams
All-Staff
Join us for an introduction to Hispanic Heritage Month on September 14th during All staff meeting. Call Center Specialist Nairoby Fernandez and Major Gifts Officer Kat Acosta will share the history and significance of this period. We will close out with Jeopardy, led by Community Health Volunteer Jessie Reed.
Check out our presentation here
Explore the extended Jeopardy activity here
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