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Our new program, Cultura Cura Belly, is now open for referrals. Please share with your Denver based networks!
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INTRODUCING OUR NEW OFFICE MANAGER!
Dominique is originally from Denver, Colorado. She is a second-generation Latina whose cultural heritage traces back to Jerez, Zacatecas Mexico. Dominique is a first-generation college student with a strong background in Finance and a passion for Social Justice. The opportunity to help dismantle systems of oppression within our Latinx community through mindfulness and mental health services is what she says brought her to La Cocina.
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CONGRATULATIONS, KAREN SANDOVAL!
Our very own Karen Sandoval graduated with Colorado State University’s class of 2021, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Spanish. Karen—a first-generation college graduate—also achieved the highest honor of Magna Cum Laude, graduating with a cumulative GPA of 3.95. Karen will be joining La Cocina full-time as the Mil Dias De Amor Program Coordinator. Anyone who knows Karen knows her personality is electric and her talent is outstanding, and we are so lucky to have her. Congratulations Karen—your La Cocina family is rooting for you!
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WELCOME, INTERNS!
La Cocina is proud to welcome four new interns to our team! Jessica Alpizar, our Internship Program Manager is most looking forward to “providing students with a training year that is unquestionably unmatched. La Cocina's Training Program's goal is to support our student's interest in becoming well-rounded, culturally conscious clinicians by providing effective antiracism work, in-depth training on Liberation Psychology, Latinx mental health, and meaningful self-reflection as a mental health provider."
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FORT COLLINS IMMIGRANT LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
On Tuesday June 15th, Fort Collins City Council approved the first reading of a $250,000 18-month Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants. Our Mind Over Border team has been working with other community organizers and immigration justice advocates for the past year in support of the legal defense fund. See Melita Quance, Karen Sandoval, Claudia Perez, and our LDF partners pictured holding signs in support of the fund at the first City Council reading in June.
EMAIL CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF IN SUPPORT OF FUND
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CONGRATULATIONS, JOE NEGUSE!
La Cocina sincerely applauds the efforts by Joe Neguse for comprehensive immigration reform, including action letters to President Biden to expand the protections for DACA and lift the deportation orders against Colorado’s sanctuary leaders. You have been very busy, and we are rooting for you. Gracias por todo, orale!
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PROGRAMA FLORECER CELEBRATES 8 MONTHS OF GREAT WORK!
Programa Florecer is a holistic mentoring program for children K-12 that was created to support our community’s children, teachers, and parents as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Florecer connected students with a volunteer mentor virtually once a week for one-on-one mentoring sessions that included a check-in, academic guidance, and social and emotional skill development. A huge thank you to our incredible mentors, Claudia Menendez, and the Poudre School District Family Liasons for making this program a reality!
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