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Hispanic Heritage Month 2023


¡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

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.

Take the Quiz Here

If you have any questions, please reach out to REI Program Manager, Adedoyin Eisape, aeisape@hchmd.org

Check your answers here

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


Explore eventos y actividades locales

Explore Local Events & Activities


Explore the 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Page

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