Hispanic Festival 2010 :The annual Hispanic Festival will be held on Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th on the Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids. Click the "Read More" button on the right for complete details!
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• HCWM Interpreter’s II Quarterly Meeting
Location: Hispanic Center of Western Michigan (2nd Floor)
1204 Grandville Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Date: July 29, 2008
Time: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
All contractual interpreters are invited to attend. We will be discussing procedures and give you updates on the department. We will be joined by our CEO Martha Gonzalez-Cortes.
• Interpreter’s Development Training:
“Working Effectively with DHS and the Family to Family Program”
Location: Hispanic Center of Western Michigan (2nd Floor)
1204 Grandville Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Date: August 6, 2008
Time: 3:30 p.m-5:00 p.m.
RSVP: Required by August 4, 2008
Kent County DHS Family to Family Program Director, Kelli Arredondo, will be our guest speaker and trainer. She will discuss the role and expectations of interpreters working with families in team decision meetings and navigating the DHS Children’s Services system. Both HCWM interpreters and agency staff are invited to attend.
• Annual HCWM Interpreter’s Gathering at the Park
Location: Lamar Park (Byron Center Ave. & Porter, Wyoming, Michigan)
Date: August 16, 2008
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm.
RSVP: Required by August 13, 2008
Join us for an afternoon of food and fun! Hamburgers, hot-dogs and drinks will be provided. Bring a dessert or side dish to share and come prepared to have fun at the Splash Path. Families and children are welcome!
The Hispanic Center Of Western Michigan Launches New Website Design The HCWM is proud to announce the launch of our new website.
The Hispanic Center Of Western Michigan Announces New Director Please welcome Martha Gonzalez-Cortes as our new CEO and Executive Director.