Thank you for joining Centro Hispano at the 2023 Amigo Award Dinner
Our signature annual dinner 30 tables full of supporters and community leaders came together to honor the 2023 Amigo Award recipient, Reading Area Community College, for their service and commitment to the Centro Hispano and Berks County. Also special thanks to Berks County Poet Laureate Anthony Orozco for performing a new piece for Centro Hispano, and to Rich Harwood for a rivetting Keynote speech.
2023 AMIGO AWARD SPONSORS
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The evening performances began with the Wanda Holdren Dance Academy, as they took centre stage for some amazing performances sharing the music and dance moves with the audience. Three students from Reading High School shared a few songs from their recent musical, In The Heights. Thank you to Elena Crespo, Eric Acosta, and Angel Alvarado.
A beneficiary from our scholarship program, Stephanie Ruiz spoke to the audience about the skills, strength and sense of community that she gained in part with assistance of the scholarship, and how she overcame significant challenges to succeed.
Special thanks go to Reading Poet Laureate Anthony Orrosco who provided a spoken word piece written especially for our gala.
Appreciation also to Rich Harwood, Founder & CEO of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, for his inspiring video remarks.
We are grateful that so many of you so generously supported – and continue to support -- our cause this year. You are making a difference in the lives of the Latino community in Greater Reading, and we looking forward to growing in the months and years to come.
Thank you again for your participation, and for continuing to Lean Forward Together!
Centro Hispano’s Story
For over fifty-four years, the Centro Hispano of Berks County has been a leader in providing social services solutions for our Berks County community. Our mission is to support and enhance the acculturation of the Hispanic population through collaborative initiatives designed to enable individuals and families to improve their quality of life and the quality of life in their communities.
Our core programs include: Information & Referral Social Service Advococy, CASA De La Amistad (Friendship House) Senior Center programming, Educational Scholarships and Parental Engagement Initiatives, Medical Interpreting & Workforce Development, and our Feeding our family Food Program. Daily we serve over 1800 families through our programs.
The growth in the Hispanic population in Pennsylvania accounts for more than 50 percent of the state’s population growth in the last two decades. The “222 Latino Corridor” is the lifeline of the Hispanic community in Pennsylvania. Reading is at the Core of the 222 Latino Corridor. An investment in the Centro Hispano through support of our events will help organizations like the one you represent be discovered by Berks County fastest growing population and help market and grow your business.
The Centro Hispano has a long history of successfully embracing the cultural landscape with meaningful connections and engagement. To support our mission and programming, we must fund raise and have planned various events throughout 2022 for corporate partners to invest in as a way of demonstrating their commitment to the work and mission of the Centro Hispano and the community that we serve.
Our upcoming events:
Summer 2022: Latino Golf Classic. An event where business owners, elected officials, influencers and advocates throughout Berks County and beyond, gather to network, build relationships, and enjoy a tournament on an outstanding course.
Fall 2022: Hispanic Heritage Month Cocktails and Conversation State of Latino Affairs Event. An event to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month where community leadership come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the Centro Hispano and Greater Reading diverse Hispanic community.
Winter 2022: Holiday Breakfast of Thanks. This holiday event brings over 300 members of the community to celebrate and give thanks for the year that was and honors a community organization for their commitment to service in Berks County.
Centro Hispano 2019 Annual Gala
