6 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 29, 2016

Now that it’s Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), it’s time to celebrate! President Lyndon B. Johnson signed this 30-day period into law in 1968 and since then, communities throughout the U.S. have been celebrating in various ways. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the independence of 5 Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,…

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Mayor Highlights AVANCE

April 16, 2012

Austin, Tx (April 2012) In the State of the City, Austin’s Mayor recognizes the importance of AVANCE’s work in the community and our successful early childhood and parent education program for low-income residents.  

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AVANCE Luncheon Honoring Gus Garcia = Success!

October 19, 2011

AUSTIN, TX (October 19, 2011) – The annual AVANCE-Austin luncheon was hosted at the Driskill Hotel in downtown Austin. We celebrated over ten years of making a difference in the lives of children, their families, and schools. We also honored legendary leader and advocate Gustavo “Gus” Garcia for his legacy of service and commitment to the…

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