Hispanic Resource Center Serving the needs to Hispanic

Hispanic Resource Center Serving the needs to Hispanic families in the greater Green Bay area since 2011. A word from: Sister Melanie Maczka Executive Director Casa ALBA Melanie Hispanic Resource Center

Our Community 20, 500 people in Brown County are of Hispanic descent, or about 8%. Hispanic Resource Center

Our Schools 28% of Green Bay Area Public School students are Hispanic. 80% of the children in one Green Bay Catholic parochial school are Hispanic Resource Center

Our Origins The Green Bay area is home to descendants from all 25 Latin American countries. Hispanic Resource Center

World’s Greatest Civilizations Latin America is home to five of the ten greatest civilizations in human history: • • • Mayan Empire, Olmec Civilization, Incan Empire, • • Aztec Empire, and Arawak People. Hispanic Resource Center

Athletic Achievements 28% of Major League Baseball players are Hispanic. Latin American countries have won 9 of 20 World Cups, in soccer, the world’s most popular sport. Armando Torres was 2012 Press Gazette runner of the year. Hispanic Resource Center

Migrant Labor History Migrant laborers began working in Wisconsin in the 1920 s and 1930 s. At its peak, 20, 000 seasonal workers per year planted and harvested agricultural crops from April to November. Hispanic Resource Center

Immigration History Like generations of immigrants before them, they came to the United States to improve the lives of their families, to escape political turmoil or to prevent physical harm to their families. Hispanic Resource Center

Today … Our Hispanic neighbors work here, pay taxes and vote. They are passionate about their family, culture and faith. Like you, they want to be loved and accepted. Hispanic Resource Center

For area businesses: The Hispanic community are your customers and your work force, now and in the future. Hispanic Resource Center

Our Genesis Casa ALBA Melanie grew out of a 25 -year ministry to Hispanic families at St. Willebrord's parish in Green Bay. Sister Melanie and Father Ken recognized that not all parishioner needs could be met through a single parish Church. Hispanic Resource Center

Our Board of Directors Board President Valerie Corrigan Aurora Cortes Fr. Ken De. Groot 1 st Vice President Eileen Littig Elvita Erdmann Keith Kolb 2 nd Vice President Natalia Sidon Elizabeth Kostichka Tom Olejniczak Secretary Katie Dykes Maria Plascencia Treasurer Veronica Sanchez Dcn. Luis Sanchez Mike Welch Hispanic Resource Center

Our Purpose To provide a place of trust for Hispanic families to become a part of the community. Hispanic Resource Center

Our Mission Our mission is to nurture the well-being and wholesome development of all members of the Hispanic community living in the greater Green Bay area. Hispanic Resource Center

Our Vision Our vision is that Hispanics living in the greater Green Bay area, who are very talented and community conscious, will achieve their dreams and provide meaningful presence and service in the community. Hispanic Resource Center

Educational Services • Spanish GED • Mentoring & Tutoring • Healthy Lifestyles • Spanish Literacy • Computer Classes • Early Childhood Family Education • Promote Higher Education for all Hispanic Resource Center

Professional Services • Free initial legal consultations • Immigration • Civil • Criminal • Family issues • Immigration Consultations • DACA 1 application assistance • Wellness & Insurance Consultations • Referral to Community Services 1 - Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals Hispanic Resource Center

Community Liaison Services • Safe site for crime victims that may fear retribution • Advocacy for Hispanic community • Educate community on cultural diversity • Young professionals group Hispanic Resource Center

Socialization and Family Needs • A friendly, non-threatening place to share ideas & talents • Sewing classes • Cooking classes • Arrange for Hispanic elders to visit as peers • Green Bay youth sports training • Support families with special needs Hispanic Resource Center

Our Background • Casa ALBA Melanie is a 501(c)3 non-profit • We are staffed largely by volunteers • Contributions are tax deductible • We do not receive any federal, state or local tax support • We do not duplicate services found in the community • We partner with other organizations • Leverage all programs to best meet our community’s needs. Hispanic Resource Center

Embrace the whole of humanity, especially the poorest, the weakest, the least important … Pope Francis As disciples of Christ, how can we not be concerned for the good of the weakest? (Pope Francis tweet March 28, 2015) Hispanic Resource Center

How you can get involved • Volunteer – As a volunteer organization, we need educators, translators, licensed drivers, cleaners, or any special talents that you may bring. • Advocate – Study the issues and advocate for sensible immigration reforms on the national and state level. • Donate – Contribute your time, talent and, if you see fit, your treasure to support this noble initiative. Hispanic Resource Center

Hispanic Resource Center Serving the needs to Hispanic families in the greater Green Bay area since 2011. Casa ALBA Melanie 314 S. Madison Street Green Bay, WI, 54301 Phone: (920) 445 -0104 Website: casaalba. org Email: melanie@casaalba. org Hours: Monday thru Friday - (10 AM to 4 PM) Hispanic Resource Center