In 1973, Dr. Gloria Rodriguez recognized the need for two-generation programming and founded AVANCE on the belief that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers and that their home is the first classroom. A constant over the past 50 years, this belief has been a guiding star as AVANCE has touched the lives of thousands of families. For half a century, AVANCE has been meeting families where they are providing high-quality early childhood and parenting education programming to support families to fulfill their sueños (dreams). AVANCE has always been and continues to be a trusted community resource. We are thrilled to invite you to our 50th Anniversary celebration on Sept 16, 2023, at the Rosenberg Skyroom; more details are to come. Your sponsorship will help AVANCE continue to be a support our communities can count on for the next 50 years. Adelante!