Please place our fundraising event on your calendar!
You will enjoy a fabulous evening filled with food, dancing, and fun!
Date: October 6th, 2023
Time: 6pm
Place: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet (60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905)
This year we want to call on you to express your creativity and wear a hat of your choice. Every guest can wear a hat representing their culture or a creation of their own. Let your imagination run free!
We are a multi-service organization with a wide range of bilingual programs assisting individuals from early childhood to older adulthood. Progreso Latino’s mission is to help Rhode Island’s Latino and immigrant communities to achieve greater self-sufficiency and socio-economic progress by providing transformational programs that support personal growth and social change. This year we will celebrate the accomplishments of our Early Education and Youth Program.
Progreso Latino’s Gala is an excellent opportunity to celebrate and demonstrate your support. Each year, more than 400 guests attend this grand event featuring cocktails, a special keynote speaker, a short event program, awards, dinner, and music.
We look forward to seeing you at Progreso Latino’s 46th Anniversary Gala!
Maria Rivera is the 33rd Mayor of the City of Central Falls, RI. She is the first woman Mayor in city history and the first Latina Mayor in the State of Rhode Island.
Keynote Speaker
Senator Jonathon Acosta
Jonathon Acosta is a Democrat representing District 16 (Central Falls, Pawtucket) in the RI Senate. Sen. Acosta has taken action on issues such as law enforcement, education and health care.
Awardees
Zelma Malave
Zelma Malave is a dedicated professional. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from the Instituto Tecnológico of Sonora. Zelma’s journey began in 2009 when she joined Progreso Latino, recognizing her
exceptional skills and commitment, she was subsequently promoted to the role of Preschool Director in 2011.
Hillary Romero
Hillary Romero began her professional journey at the young age of 16 as a US Census Youth ambassador in 2020, serving at Progreso Latino. Building on this experience, she joined the Progreso Excellence Academy in 2021, where she has excelled as an Administrative Assistant.
The Heart Tree
The Heart Tree is an emerging organization driven by passionate Latino volunteers, committed to
providing crucial support and empowerment to Spanish-speaking foster, adoptive, and kinship families.
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