August 2019
In this issue: New Afterschool Locations, The 2019 LaAmistad Gala, Spanish Classes, Jobs, The 2020 Census, Philanthropy, and 2019 Suzanne W. Schirber Scholarship awardees
Afterschool Expansion: Meeting the Need
LaAmistad will open three new Afterschool programming locations this fall , achieving its organizational goal to host 20 individual programs by 2020. We are thrilled to be expanding our services in metro Atlanta, and providing academic and life enrichment programming to a larger segment of Atlanta's Latino community. According to a study by the PEW Research Center, Georgia is home to the fastest growing Latino population in the country, and we feel it is our duty as an organization to rise to meet this growing need. Check out our new program locations and their partner institutions below! We cant wait to welcome back all our incredible Afterschool volunteers to their home sites after Labor Day!
Connection Pointe
888 East-West Connector, Austell, GA 30106
First Day: Coming soon!
Mondays & Wednesdays
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Embry Hills UMC 
3304 Henderson Mill Rd  
Chamblee, GA 30341
First Day: September 16th
Mondays & Wednesdays
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Metro City Church 
999 Briarcliff Rd NE 
Atlanta, GA 30306
First Day: September 17th
Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Afterschool is back at ALL the locations you already know and love after Labor Day! Find your start date below:

Peachtree Church : September 3rd



Trinity Anglican Church: September 9th

Honeysuckle Park: September 23rd



Centro Católico: September 3rd
ESL Classes Begin September 30th!
Spanish Classes!
The 2019 LaAmistad Annual Gala: Celebrating Atlanta Heroes
An elegant evening of dinner, a silent auction, and celebrating community heroes is only one month away! Join us at the Four Seasons Hotel as we celebrate the amazing people making a difference in Atlanta's Latino community. Purchase your tickets and sponsorships below, and help us celebrate the heroes of our community!
The Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
September 28, 2019
Cocktail Reception: 6:30 pm
Dinner: 7:30 pm
We're Hiring!
Parent Liaison
Are you one of those special people who can communicate effectively in both English and Spanish? Are you passionate about helping Latino students and families achieve their dreams through education and life-enrichment? A Parent Liaison position with LaAmistad Afterschool may be for you! Click Here to apply!

Spanish Teacher
Would you like to be paid to use your language expertise? Do you have at least 2 years of experience teaching the Spanish language to adult learners? Click Here to apply to be LaAmistad's newest Spanish teacher!

Afterschool Support Intern
Are you a college student looking to gain valuable non-profit experience this semester while earning some extra cash? Click Here to apply to be an Afterschool Support Intern at a LaAmistad's Afterschool location in Austell, GA!

The 2020 Census: Fighting for Latino Voices
Improving quality of life for Latino students and families is LaAmistad's main objective. It's why we offer institutional supports like access to community resources, financial planning seminars, and assistance navigating the school system. We've made great strides, but in order for improvements to continue it is critical for the Latino community of Georgia to force lawmakers to take notice of the culture, needs, and challenges facing the Latino community today.

With the help of a recent grant from the Latino Community Fund, LaAmistad is proud to do its part to ensure that Atlanta's Latino community is both recognized and represented. The 2020 census is the first step in this process. Census data will determine demographic-based federal resource allocation for the next 10 years, and we're working hard to help make sure that our students and families have the supports they need well into the future. Click here to learn more about why it's so important that the Latino community stand up and be counted in 2020, and what you can do to help.
Hansgrohe USA Renews Support
For the second consecutive year, Hansgrohe USA has made a generous gift to our organization. Their $10,000 contribution will have a direct and immediate impact on the administration of our programs, and help improve outcomes for Latino students and families throughout metro Atlanta. It is with deep gratitude that we recognize Hansgrohe for their commitment to our mission, and for working to improve the lives of the students and families we serve. Thank you, Hansgrohe!
Success Spotlight: 2019 Suzanne W. Schirber LaAmistad Scholarship Awardees Ready for the Future
Established in memory of one of LaAmistad's most beloved volunteers, the Suzanne W. Schirber LaAmstad Scholarship is awarded to two students each year to help make college life a bit more affordable. To qualify, a student must be enrolled in or entering a 2 or 4 year university, and have attended Afterschool programming for a minimum of one year.
2019 Schirber Scholars
Former LaAmstad Afterschool student Alondra Juarez is no stranger to working hard for what she wants. Fiercely ambitious, Alondra would often work alongside her mother, a self-employed housekeeper, in the summer, never losing sight of her goals, “I always take a peek at the home office to see their degrees. I remind myself that maybe one day I will be able to own a house like this, and be able to provide my children with the same education that was granted to me.” Alondra will enter her freshman year Loyola University New Orleans this fall. 
Jose Perez has been a member of the LaAmistad family for nearly his entire life. A truly remarkable young man, he has endured the departure of his father, an apartment fire, and multiple school changes throughout his academic career. In spite of everything the world threw at him, Jose remained determined to continue his education after graduating high school. This fall, Jose will lace up his cleats for the Oglethorpe University soccer team as he pursues his degree in business.
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