Have You Entered the 2019 Affiliate Photo and Story Contest? Deadline is May 26, 2019

We remind you that the there is still time to enter the 2019 UnidosUS Photo and Story Contest! In order to elevate the UnidosUS-Affiliate partnership, we invite you to share photos and stories of individuals or families whose lives have changed and improved thanks to your work and services provided.

Learn more about contest or to submit materials click here.

Call for Entries: LGBTQ Champion Award

Will you help us promote the LGBTQ Champion Award and the Health Award opportunities on the portal?

UnidosUS is accepting submission for the LGBTQ Champion Award which recognizes an UnidosUS Affiliate organization with exceptional leadership and a commitment to the LGBTQ community. The award includes a $1,000 cash award and a special recognition during the LGBTQ Reception at the UnidosUS Annual Conference in San Diego August 3-6.  Submissions are due May 28, 2019. 

Eligibility

To apply, the organization must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be registered to attend the 2019 UnidosUS Conference
• Have been an UnidosUS Affiliate for at least 18 months (please provide Affiliate ID number).
• Be in good standing with dues, partnership fees, and recertification requirements.
• Be cobranding with UnidosUS (UnidosUS Affiliate logo on website and/or UnidosUS Decal at physical sight and/or UnidosUS reception sign, etc)
• Documented improvements in making qualitative and/or quantitative impact in the LGBTQ community in at least two (2) of the following areas:

Upon closing, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a panel of UnidosUS staff.  Applications will be judged based on how well entries meet the award criteria.  One finalist will be selected. You can access the 2019 application here: https://unidosus.wufoo.com/forms/m18w7j1s0cc672h/

Call for Entries: The Helen Rodríguez-Trías Health Award, Deadline is May 28^th

The award recognizes UnidosUS Affiliate organizations with exceptional leadership and a commitment to advancing health equity and improving the health and well-being of Latinos through the implementation of strategies and practices within local communities. Organizations that have worked to transform local systems and programs through culturally relevant approaches are encouraged to apply. 

The award includes a $5,000 cash prize that will be presented at the Helen Rodríguez-Trías Award Reception, as part of the 2019 UnidosUS Annual Conference to be held August 3-6 in San Diego, CA.   How to apply and more details available here.

Education RFP: Cultura, Aprendizaje, Servicio, and Acción (CASA) – Deadline is May 29, 2019

We invite you to learn more about the CASA Request for Proposal that is now open! CASA is a culturally relevant service-learning program where middle school students gain soft skills by creating a project that identifies a genuine need in their community. Please review the RFP via this link and be sure to submit proposals through Fluxx. Please click here to read more information, all application materials must be submitted via Fluxx. Deadline to submit proposal is Wednesday, May 29, 2019 by 5:00pm EST. Please direct any questions to Cindy Zavala at czavala@unidosus.org

Education RFP: CASA Code Deadline is May 29, 2019

CASA Code aims to increase student awareness and aptitudes in computer science through culturally-competent program sessions that introduce service learning through a technology lens. The curriculum is designed for implementation with middle school students who, because of academic, financial or other reasons, may not be exposed to coding without intervention and additional support. Characteristics of the target population may include youth who are: Latino, low-income, first-generation college students, and English Learners (ELs).

You can access a recording of the informational webinar held on May 1, 2019 here. The PPT presentation is available here. A PDF of RFP may be viewed here but must be submitted via Fluxx. All applications must be submitted on-line via FLUXX. For questions about FLUXX, please contact Rebeca Shackleford, Manager of Data and Impact.

DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 by 11:59 PM PST For questions regarding the CASA Code RFP, please contact Juliana Ospina Cano at jospina@unidosus.org

Education RFP: Entre Mujeres Program is Currently Accepting Proposals – Deadline to Submit Request is June 5^th

Entre Mujeres program seeks to empower Latina high schoolers to recognize their personal worth, strengthen their leadership abilities and self-confidence, and help drive them to make change in their communities and beyond. Read more abut the program in the RFP here, applications will be accepted via Fluxx.

Please submit your proposals by Wednesday, June 5, 2019 by 5:00pm EST. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Zavala at czavala@unidosus.org

 Join Us at the Workforce Development Forum This November in Los Angeles 

Register today to the UnidosUS’s 2019 Workforce Development Forum: Latinos @ Work: Developing Talent for Today and Tomorrow. This two-day conference will bring together business, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and training providers to network and learn from each other

Where: The California Endowment, 1000 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA

When: November 19-20, 2019

At the Forum, you will:

•  Get inspired by our keynote speakers who will include program graduates, distinguished community leaders, and more
• Learn best practices to take your work to the next level through professional development seminars led by nationally recognized subject matter experts
• Engage in thoughtful discussions through our dynamic and interactive workshops
• Forge connections with leaders from across the country through our signature networking events
• Keep up to date with trends impacting the Latino and immigrant workforce 

Early Bird Registration is now open. Register by June 15^th to take advantage of this great deal!

UnidosUS Workforce Development Forum 2019: Call for Workshops Proposals 

UnidosUS is accepting workshop proposals for the 2019 Workforce Development Forum taking place in November 19-20, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. We are in search of interactive and innovative ideas to create spaces for deep discussion around strengthening the Latino and immigrant workforce. Deadline for proposals is May 31, 2019. Learn more here!

 Health

WEBINAR: The Role of Paid Family and Medical Leave – May 31^st

Join us on May 31^st for a webinar that will explore the impact that paid leave has on improving adult health outcomes. This webinar is the third in a series of three webinars produced in partnership with the Policies for Action—a signature research program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, administered by the Urban Institute—on the impacts of work supports on health outcomes. Register Here.

UnidosUS Nose Heros Photo Contest & Raffle Winner Selected May 23rd!

It's that time of year again where Red Nose Day is upon us! Red Nose Day is a national fundraising campaign to end child poverty in America and around the world, and UnidosUS is the only Latino grantee partner. Funds raised from this campaign help support UnidosUS’s Healthy and Ready for the Future initiative which – along with eight Affiliates – provides oral and behavioral health care services for Latino children, especially those from migrant and seasonal farmworker families, across rural America. We invite you to help us spread the word by participating in our #UnidosNoseHeroes photo contest and raffle! 

How does your organization participate?

Head to your local Walgreens and purchase an Everyday Heroes Red Nose for just $2. There are five to collect – Red, Rusty, Scarlet, Rojo and Ruby and each has a special power to help end child poverty! Gather your colleagues and take a picture with your Red Noses and then share your photo(s) on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram from your official Affiliate handle using the hashtags #UnidosNoseHeroes and #NosesOn. Each post will count as one entry. You may have up to 5 entries. The more you post, the better your chances for winning the raffle! 

 What might your organization win?

Raffle prize – One 2019 UnidosUS Conference registration (travel and lodging costs not included)

The winner will be randomly selected and notified on Red Nose Day, May 23.

By posting a photo(s), you are providing permission for UnidosUS to share on our social media channels. For any questions, contact Elizabeth Carrillo at ecarrillo@unidosus.org or Vanessa Hanson at vhanson@unidosus.org

 Job Opportunities at Affiliate Organizations