White Plains CitizeNetReporter - Westchester County tiene un nuevo boletín

WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester County Department of Communications. October 3, 2002: Hola Westchester is the county’s latest effort to reach out to the growing Hispanic/Latino community and provide helpful information. Published by the Westchester County Office for Hispanic Affairs, the free full-color quarterly newsletter is printed in both Spanish and English and distributed by agencies countywide.

“Too many people – simply because of language barriers – are kept from getting what they need to provide for their families and enjoy the same quality of life we are all entitled to,” said County Executive Andy Spano. “Publishing a newsletter in Spanish gives us a direct line into this community. We can show just how many programs and services are available through government as well as private agencies.”

Hola Westchester will showcase various efforts throughout the county and provide practical information about educational programs, advocacy efforts, health issues, and business and social service programs.

The first issue (Fall/Winter 2002) gives a round-up of the county’s outreach efforts, such as community health fairs and educational workshops. The publication also contains a full page of information on how to take advantage of helpful programs and services such as free health insurance for children, ESL classes, health screenings, counseling services, low bus fares, and more. Most include phone numbers to get Spanish-speaking assistance.

A special feature introduces Martha Lopez, the head of the Office for Hispanic Affairs who helps constituents find the government services they need, and Adelita Davis, who translates governmental materials into Spanish for the county.

Copies of the newsletter are available from Martha Lopez, Office for Hispanic Affairs, (914) 995-2476.


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