National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate Hispanic and Latine culture and history within our local communities! Join us in commemorating the impact and influence of the Latine diaspora during this month-long celebration from September 15 – October 15.
For more information on the history of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to read this illuminating article from the National Museum of the American Latino.
This month, consider supporting a Latine-owned business or attending a Hispanic Heritage event!
10/11 Hispanic Heritage Month Small Business Fair
Vancouver Community Library
901 C Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Columbia Room, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Join us for a day of inspiration, resources, and networking at the Hispanic Heritage Month Small Business Resource Fair. Discover a world of possibilities for your business at this event, brought to you by the City of Vancouver and the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber. Empower Your Business, Empower Your Community.”
10/19 Luminarias Dia de Muertos
Esther Short Park
301 W 8th St., Vancouver, WA 98660
2 – 8 p.m.
“Please join us at Esther Short Park for a Day of the Dead ancestral celebration to remember and honor those who have departed. Día de Muertos is truly a celebration of life, love and healing.
Experience beautiful luminarias, traditional Mexican dancing, music, guest artists, catrinas and an ofrenda of the beloved deceased. This free, family-friendly event will take place rain or shine.”
WorkSource has funds to help historically underserved populations return to work in the form of job training scholarships, monthly incentives, and other support services to remove barriers to returning to work or advancing in their career.
Enrolled participants can receive $1,000 per month as they work toward securing quality employment. This money is intended to help relieve financial pressure while job seekers work to advance their career. Language services are available upon request. Reach out today!
For more information, contact:
Heather Fox (Clark County)
360.735.5005
Kristi Williams (Cowlitz/Wahkiakum counties)
360.578.4211
WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711.
This program receives support and funding from a U.S. Department of Labor grant(s) provided through Workforce Southwest Washington. Read more about WSW federal funding at WSW Funding Disclosures: https://workforcesw.org/federal-funding-disclosure
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