April 1, 2014

Dear 2013 Awardee:

It’s time to celebrate our 2^nd Madre Latina Gala & Award!

The theme this year is “Transformation”.

It is a great pleasure to announce the Award Recipients:

• Bridge Builder Award, Anamin Reveron, Literacy Volunteer
• Entrepreneur Award, Maria & Hilario Taveras, Via Al Paraiso Rest.
• Spirit of Entrepreneur, Maria Reyes, Daycare Provider
• Leadership Award-Lori Hart, BTS Director
• Social Impact-Maritza Acosta, DCF
• Social Justice-Llina Hilario, FAVOR
• Educator Award, Jackie Matos, Department of Education
• Young Women of Tomorrow, Steffi Pichardo, ST. Margaret Willow Rec
• Partner of 2014, Manny Martinez, Boys & Girls Club

Madre Latina Gala & Award will take place on Saturday, May 24^th, 2014 at Cocokey Hotel in Waterbury, Connecticut. Doors open at 6pm for the Networking Hour. During this time our professional photographer will be taking pictures. Hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks, coffee and water are complementary. Alcoholic beverage will be available at the Cash Bar.

The Award Ceremony will begin promptly at 7pm.

The evening calls for a full course meal at 8pm. Vegetarian plates will be available upon request.

We hope you will make plans to attend this Gala in order to show your support to the awardees and Madre Latina Inc.

Madre Latina’s Gala will truly be an experience you would not want to miss. For tickets please contact us or visit our website: http://www.madre-latina.com/. Feel free to contact me with any question regarding the Gala or the awards at

203-232-7779.

Sincerely,

Yoellie Iglesias                                                                                  

Madre Latina Executive Director