The City Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Offering Free Workshops
Last updated on September 17, 2020
The City of Orlando Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Offering Free Virtual Workshops for the Hispanic Community
WHAT:
This Wednesday, September 23, the City of Orlando will celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by kicking off the first of three, free virtual workshops. Hosted live on the Ciudad de Orlando Facebook page, the workshops will feature topics and issues concerning the Hispanic community.
“As a welcoming and inclusive city, we are committed to continuing celebrating our differences and dedicating this month to the rich and diverse Hispanic culture and heritage,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “The City of Orlando is pleased to provide three free, virtual workshops about topics important to the Latino community that will help and support our Hispanic residents during these difficult times.”
This year's theme is "Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace the Future." The theme invites Hispanics residents to embrace their background and be proud of their heritage, culture and nationality.
“As a Hispanic and native from the island of Puerto Rico, I am proud of my roots that taught me the true meaning of community and serving others,” said District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz. “As we move forward through unprecedented times, I hope that you will join me in being hopeful for the future. Our city was built on a foundation of hard-working citizens and I have no doubt that together, we can adapt and overcome any obstacle and will continue working together to serve our communities.”
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 23, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Staying Healthy During a Challenging Time
(This workshop will be conducted in English.)
Thursday, October 1, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Basics on Asylum and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA)
(This workshop will be conducted in Spanish.)
Tuesday, October 6, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Economic and Career Empowerment
(This workshop will be conducted in English.)
MEDIA INSTRUCTIONS:
For media interviews, please contact Deputy Manager of Multicultural Affairs & International Relations, Luis M. Martinez at Luis.Martinez@Orlando.gov (email) or at 407-383-2073 (phone).
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
All three virtual workshops will be broadcasted live on Facebook.com/ciudaddeorlando. The city will feature a variety of topics concerning the Hispanic community and participants are encouraged to ask questions either in English or Spanish.
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Staying Healthy During a Challenging Time: In this workshop attendees will learn about how to stay physically and mentally strong during this pandemic. Topics such as physical health, tips on coping with anxiety and depression, as well as, nutrition will be covered during this workshop.
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Basics on Asylum and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA): This workshop will give participants an opportunity to hear from an immigration attorney about the process for asylum and documents needed to prove asylum claim, as well as details on how to apply for DACA renewal and recent changes related to DACA and Asylum in the United States.
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Economic and Career Empowerment: The participants will obtain information on how to budget, the importance of saving, and tips on buying a first home. This workshop will also cover tips for an effective job interview and resume writing for those seeking new employment opportunities.