Latinos Unidos of the H.V. Celebrates 16 Years

NEW WINDSOR – Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 16th Anniversary and its 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor on Friday.

For the past 12 years, the group has invited the Hudson Valley community to share in culture, food, and entertainment during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Board member Carmen Vazqueztell, who is one of the five founding members of Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley, took time during Friday’s event to provide a progress report and the agenda for the upcoming year.

Board President Peter Gonzalez spoke of how the group is a prime referral service for education, economic development, and housing. They also hold ESL classes every Saturday morning at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center on South Williams Street.

The celebration is also the group’s primary source of funding. Money raised is used to pay rent, utilities, operations and putting on workshops, so they don’t have to charge those seeking their assistance.

Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois, City of Newburgh Deputy Mayor Regina Angelo, and City of Newburgh Councilwoman Cindy Holmes were a few of the many elected officials in attendance. Each voiced their support of the great work Latinos Unidos is doing in the community.

To learn more about Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley, visit www.LatinosUnidosHV.org.

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