News and Notes
LA CASA RECIEVES MEGA GIFT OF $1,000,000On the eve of our organization's 50th Anniversary, La Casa de Amistad received notification that we have been awarded the largest grant in the organization's history. A $1,000,000 grant had been granted to La Casa de Amistad by Lilly Endowment Inc. to strengthen their youth programs across a three-year timeline.
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we're hiring! join our team!Since 1973, La Casa de Amistad has focused on empowering the Latino/Hispanic community through education, cultural, and advocacy services. The Latino, Hispanic, and immigrant communities across the world are making South Bend and this region their home, and we intend to continue offering opportunities for families to succeed in today's society. We invite you to join us in addressing these changes, together!
To apply, please submit your information and resume via Indeed.com using the links below: Current Job Openings |
Bilingual Preschool for Children Ages 3-4
prepare for kindergartenYo Puedo Leer (I Can Read) is La Casa’s preschool dual language program (Spanish/English) design for qualifying 3 to 5 year olds. Our goal is to provide age-appropriate early childhood development opportunities and to help them acquire the necessary skills to transition successfully into kindergarten.
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Digital Assistance
Computer Skills Class GraduatesWe recently celebrated our beginner skills computer course graduation! Several graduates completed the necessary course work to graduate the class and ultimately received a desktop setup to take home with them.
We want to thank our educational class partner, the St. Joe County Public Library, our tech sponsor, City of South Bend, and our food sponsor Carniceria Los Gallos. Our work isn’t possible without our donors. Please stay tuned for our Fall computer skills classes and for another chance to complete the necessary course work to earn your own computer. |
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
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