Announcements

ANTHONY, NM – (August 19, 2010) – Through a $31,250 county grant, AVANCE – New Mexico will be providing parenting education classes to the village of Hatch, located just 30 miles northwest of Las Cruces. Known as the “Chile Capital of the World” Hatch, is a predominately agricultural community with many of its residents farm workers. The Dona Ana County Grant will specifically cover operating expenses for the two Hatch Valley classes in addition to personnel salaries and other costs associated with these classes.

DALLAS – (August 6, 2010) – The Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) voted Anne Thomas, operations manager of AVANCE – Dallas to their board of directors. She will be representing the north Texas region. For over 10 years AVANCE – Dallas has been an active member of TALAE, a statewide association emphasizing the importance of professional development for adult educators.

Thomas specifically oversees the English as Second Language and GED programs. Currently, AVANCE – Dallas’ Adult Literacy program is expanding, adding additional sites and class levels to better serve participants. Last year the classes were opened to graduates of the chapter program where they saw their greatest numbers to date. Congratulations Anne on your contributions to AVANCE and your election to the TALAE Board.

Since 1968, TALAE has been targeting four areas for Texas Literacy Educators: Leadership, Professional Growth, the promotion of Adult Education and Linkage to other organizations interested in Literacy. For more information on TALEA, visit their website www-tcall.tamu.edu/talae/.

SAN ANTONIO – (July 26, 2010) – AVANCE, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Aguillen as chairman of the national board of directors. Aguillen will represent a strong team dedicated to providing early childhood and parenting education to low-income, at-risk Hispanic communities throughout the U.S.

“We are delighted to have Dean Aguillen as our national board chairman. It is through our board’s distinguished work and deep commitment that AVANCE ensures its success to better serve families across the nation. We congratulate Mr. Aguillen and anticipate his great service to the organization” said AVANCE, Inc. President & CEO, Rick Noriega.”

 Aguillen, a Senior Vice President of Ogilvy Government Relations was named one of the “100 Most Influential Hispanics” in the U.S. by Hispanic Business Magazine in 2007. Prior to joining Ogilvy, he served as a senior advisor and director of member services in the office of Speaker Nancy Pelosi for 10 years. He has been a member of the AVANCE, Inc. National Board of Directors and its executive committee for the past two years.

 “It is truly an honor to have been elected this year’s chairman of the national board of directors of AVANCE, Inc. Over the last year, AVANCE has experienced many positive changes on its quest to become the national model for parent-child education. I am humbled to be in this position at this critical time in our organization’s history,” said Aguillen.

Since 1973, AVANCE has been committed to providing innovative education and family support services to predominately Hispanic families in underprivileged communities. Dedicated to promoting school readiness and supporting family engagement AVANCE proudly serves as a national model and best practice of early childhood education for parents, teachers, the scientific community and general public.

 (Photo Courtesy of Ogilvy Government Relations) 

Who:    National nonprofit, AVANCE, Inc. and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR)

What:  “2010 NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo”           

The 2010 NCLR Annual Conference  and National Latino Family Expo is heading to the Alamo City.  As a proud member of the host committee, AVANCE, Inc. welcomes the distinguished organization and invites all AVANCE participants and supporters to take part in the festivities.

Where:  Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Grand Hyatt San Antonio

200 E. Market St. San Antonio, Texas  

When:  Saturday, July 10-13                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 National Family Expo – Sat. & Sun. 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Mon. 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Expo is free and open to the public!  For more information, please visit the NCLR website: www.nclr.org.

Contact:  Melissa Mireles, Media Relations Associate 

AVANCE, Inc. — (210) 230-9663                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            MMireles.nat@avance.org

EL PASO, TX – (June 27, 2010) –  Through a $75,000 grant provided by The Meadows Foundation, El Paso’s AVANCE will be able to increase local AmeriCorps efforts while introducing the program to AVANCE – Dallas

Since 1990, AmeriCorps has offered opportunities for all adults to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups, such as AVANCE, Inc. Through volunteering, AmeriCorp members are eligible to earn academic scholarships towards attending college or graduate school and paying student loans.