Causes: Arts & Culture, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness
Mission: The Association of Peruvian American Professionals works to improve educational opportunities, professional development and cultural awareness to empower the Peruvian-American and Latino Community to reach their fullest potential.
Results: 2010 Highlights- APAPRO Monthly e-Newsletter- Nominated APAPRO member, Melanie Dias, as APAPRO 2010 Exemplary Mother to be recognized in the community. - Partnered with Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art to host the first Greater Hartford Children's Latino Film Festival showcasing quality, independent and international Latino themed children's films, shorts, animations, and documentaries. - Received grants from the following organizations/companies: The Greater Hartford Arts Council, Peru Opportunity Fund, State Farm Companies Foundation, and Hispanics in Philantrophy- Hosted a luncheon with Dr. Salomon Lerner, former President Emeritus of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Pontifical Catholic University of Peru) and former president of the Peruvian Truth and Reconciliation Commission. - Organized a Flood Relief Effort to collect non-perishable food, clothing, and monetary donations for the victims of the floods in Cuzco, Peru. Father Michael Sequeira of St. Mary's Church of Visitation in Clinton along with a group of 45 people went to traveled to Cuzco, Peru to distribute the donations to those in most need. -Partnered with Allpacuna Foundation on the "Campaign Bridge to Peru 2010" to collect clothing and blankets for those affected by the cold weather that swept through southern Peru. - Supported Peruvian Consulate of Hartford on the Peru's Independence Day Celebration at the Learning Corridor Center- 4th Annual School Drive- 6th Annual Taste of Peru & Scholarship Fundraiser2009 Highlights- Partnered with the Hispanic Studies Program at Trinity College to host the first APAPRO Teacher's Conference: Incorporating Peru into the Curriculum. - Peru's Independence Day Gala Dinner- Hartford's Mayor Eddie Perez recognizes APAPRO for our work in community development. - Partnered with Hartford Public Library to host a FREE Financial Aid (FAFSA) workshop in Spanish- Received grant from Hispanics in Philantrophy for Board Development- Volleyball Tournament Scholarship Fundraiser- Awarded three $1000 Scholarship to outstanding Latino students from CT- Redesigned APAPRO website and added two domain names to www. apapro. org, www. peruvianprofessionals. com and www. americanperuvians. com
Programs: APAPRO Scholarship Program
This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.
Mission: The Association of Peruvian American Professionals works to improve educational opportunities, professional development and cultural awareness to empower the Peruvian-American and Latino Community to reach their fullest potential.
Results: 2010 Highlights- APAPRO Monthly e-Newsletter- Nominated APAPRO member, Melanie Dias, as APAPRO 2010 Exemplary Mother to be recognized in the community. - Partnered with Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art to host the first Greater Hartford Children's Latino Film Festival showcasing quality, independent and international Latino themed children's films, shorts, animations, and documentaries. - Received grants from the following organizations/companies: The Greater Hartford Arts Council, Peru Opportunity Fund, State Farm Companies Foundation, and Hispanics in Philantrophy- Hosted a luncheon with Dr. Salomon Lerner, former President Emeritus of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Pontifical Catholic University of Peru) and former president of the Peruvian Truth and Reconciliation Commission. - Organized a Flood Relief Effort to collect non-perishable food, clothing, and monetary donations for the victims of the floods in Cuzco, Peru. Father Michael Sequeira of St. Mary's Church of Visitation in Clinton along with a group of 45 people went to traveled to Cuzco, Peru to distribute the donations to those in most need. -Partnered with Allpacuna Foundation on the "Campaign Bridge to Peru 2010" to collect clothing and blankets for those affected by the cold weather that swept through southern Peru. - Supported Peruvian Consulate of Hartford on the Peru's Independence Day Celebration at the Learning Corridor Center- 4th Annual School Drive- 6th Annual Taste of Peru & Scholarship Fundraiser2009 Highlights- Partnered with the Hispanic Studies Program at Trinity College to host the first APAPRO Teacher's Conference: Incorporating Peru into the Curriculum. - Peru's Independence Day Gala Dinner- Hartford's Mayor Eddie Perez recognizes APAPRO for our work in community development. - Partnered with Hartford Public Library to host a FREE Financial Aid (FAFSA) workshop in Spanish- Received grant from Hispanics in Philantrophy for Board Development- Volleyball Tournament Scholarship Fundraiser- Awarded three $1000 Scholarship to outstanding Latino students from CT- Redesigned APAPRO website and added two domain names to www. apapro. org, www. peruvianprofessionals. com and www. americanperuvians. com
Programs: APAPRO Scholarship Program
Donor & Volunteer Advisory
This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.
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