September 2022 Alumni Newsletter

Let's Welcome in the Fall of 2022!

Monday, September 26th

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

The Hispanic Heritage month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. Did you know?

Hispanic refers to a person who is from, or a descendant of someone who is from, a Spanish-speaking country.

Latino/a or Latinx refers to a person who is from, or a descendant of someone who is from, a country in Latin America.

To learn more, click here.

Are You Registered to Vote?

Don't let your vote go to waste! At Liberty's Promise, we believe in the power of democracy and encourage our communities to take part in the 2022 Congressional, State, and Local Elections. Here is a link for you to register online!

Liberty's Promise News

We Are Hiring!

Join our team!

Have fun while working for our immigrant youth and make a positive impact in the D.C. Metropolitan area (Maryland, Virginia; Baltimore-Washington).

Our available positions are:

Bilingual Program Officer in Montgomery County, MD. (Fluency in Spanish required).

Program Facilitators needed at high school locations in Montgomery County and the City of Baltimore, MD, Northern Virginia, and Washington D.C. (this is a great opportunity for college students!)

Check Available Positions

Let's Meet Our Alumni!

Jennifer Escobar is an alumna of our Liberty's Promise Gaithersburg CE-BELL program. She came from El Salvador at the age of 17 and is currently a graduate student at the University of Maryland, School of Social Work with a concentration in community action and social policy.

Jenny was not only part of Liberty's Promise as a participant, she also served as a facilitator while she was in college, and eventually she became a program officer, where she states having had some of the best experiences with the immigrant youth community. Today, Jenny serves as the Liberty's Promise Alumni Outreach Coordinator and hopes to expand the support she received at LP to program alumni and help them remain part of this diverse, wonderful community.

"Liberty’s Promise was a big part of my success as a student and as an immigrant. I enjoyed every

moment of my experiences with LP from listening to guest speakers who represented me as an immigrant, going on field trips, and eating pizza with friends, to guiding young immigrants to self-advocate and helping them find their path to what they want to achieve in life. Pizza is knowledge"

-Jenny

Advancement Opportunities for Our Alumni

Scholarships

Herblock

The Herb Block Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school graduates, community college students, and adult learners who wish to continue their studies at Washington, D.C. area community colleges.