After a national search, community leader Evelyn Almodóvar has been selected as the new Executive Director of UnidosNow. Evelyn brings over 15 years of distinguished experience in nonprofit leadership and a deep commitment to youth development and community impact.
Read MoreUnidosNow’s board of directors recently announced the appointment of Nelle Miller to the position of interim executive director as the organization searches for a permanent executive director at the national level.
Read MoreMore than 50 students in UnidosNow’s Future Leaders Academies program were acknowledged for their academic successes during a ceremony on May 25 at Harvest House’s Life Enrichment Campus in Sarasota. UnidosNow executive director Cintia Elenstar said 15 high school seniors achieved 100% college acceptance and collectively earned approximately $4.5 million in college scholarships and grants.
Read MoreSince 2015, Corcuera has led UnidosNow and provided the local Latino community in central and southwest Florida with various higher education programs. When Corcuera took over UnidosNow, she decided to focus on its education programs and delve deeper into these efforts instead of expanding in a broader way.
Read More“The concerts are a metaphor of UnidosNow’s work in the region over the past 12 years as we seek to present an alternative to the xenophobia that is too common in our state and nation in 2022, in particular as it relates to immigrants from Latin America,” Kirschner said.
Read MoreUnidosNow presents the acclaimed Mexican folkloric group Mariachi Cobre and the Venice Symphony, on Friday, May 20, 7:30 p.m., at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, and on Saturday, May 21, 2:30 p.m., at the Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Venice.
Read MoreOn March 22, Kelly Kirschner, the board chair of UnidosNow, unveiled the stunning poster announcing “NocheUnidos,” the organization’s twice Covid-delayed 10th anniversary musical celebration featuring the internationally-acclaimed Mexican folkloric group Mariachi Cobre performing with the Venice Symphony.
Read MoreBank of America today announced the inaugural honorees of its Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award, a new recognition that honors individual leaders who are advancing racial equality and economic opportunity in Black, Hispanic-Latino, Asian American, and Native American communities.
Read MoreLuz Corcuera will direct $200,000 in flexible funding from Bank of America to UnidosNow. The organization will use the funding to expand its programming.
Read MoreBank of America today announced the inaugural honorees of its Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award, a new recognition that honors individual leaders who are advancing racial equality and economic opportunity in Black, Hispanic-Latino, Asian American, and Native American communities.
Read MoreThe little Latina girl in Sarasota has a sparkle in her eyes and a spring in her step. Her parents have been preparing her to take care of herself, find a husband, and build a family—and now she has additional exciting possibilities ahead thanks to UnidosNow.
Read MoreUnidosNow welcomed nearly 100 guests to the organization’s Appreciation Afternoon in December featuring scholars, parents, ambassadors, mentors, and board and team members.
Read MoreLuz Corcuera, the executive director of UnidosNow, said that she and her team were delighted to welcome nearly 100 guests to the organization’s Appreciation Afternoon on December 8.
Read MoreAccording to Corcuera, the masters of ceremonies was "one of our brilliant alums, Oscar Portillo, who spoke about the impact of creating a pipeline of higher education and the multigenerational approach of UnidosNow.
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