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CHCI Announces 2012 Calendar of Events

November 29, 2011

CHCI is pleased to announce several exciting events for 2012.  Mark your calendars for these unique opportunities to network with national Hispanic leaders while supporting critical programs and services that help develop young Latinos into future leaders.

Great sponsorship opportunities are available to raise your organization's visibility.  For more information on individual giving and partnership opportunities, please contact Cassie Banks at cbanks@chci.org or 202-548-5865.

Relive the Excitement of CHCI's Hispanic Heritage Month Events

October 25, 2011

With combined attendance of more than 4,500 people, the Public Policy Conference, Reyes of Comedy, and Annual Awards Gala demonstrated how effectively CHCI is Keeping the Promise through unity, strength, and leadership.  Once again CHCI’s premier events launched the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. (More)

View the Photo Galleries from CHCI's 2011 Hispanic Heritage Month Events.

Dario O. Marquez Gift Funds Two Congressional Internships

October 25, 2011

CHCI is honored to announce a $75,000 gift from Dario. O Marquez, Jr.  Mr. Marquez is a successful businessman, committed to the development of young Latino leaders.  This generous gift is a three-year pledge to support two students to participate in CHCI’s Summer Congressional Internship Program.  (More)

The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation Gives Largest Individual Donation in CHCI's History

October 20, 2011

Cisneros Family Endowment to Provide Congressional Internships for Latino Students

CHCI today proudly announced the creation of the Cisneros Family Endowment, representing the largest contribution from an individual donor in CHCI's history. The endowment, made possible by a generous pledge of $700,000 from The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation, will provide support for two Latino students from California to participate in CHCI's Congressional Internship Program every year. 

"CHCI is honored to receive this generous gift from the Cisneros Foundation to benefit the future leaders of our country," said Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez, CHCI Chair.      More...

Walmart Renews Commitment to Latino Education and Career Development

October 18, 2011

Second $1 Million Gift to CHCI Continues Year-Round Internships for Latino Undergraduates

CHCI today announced a new $1 million grant from Walmart to continue the fall and spring semesters of its award-winning Congressional Internship Program (CIP) through 2015. Walmart's $1 million donation in 2009 allowed CHCI to expand its traditional summer program to conduct three internship sessions each year, effectively doubling the reach of the internship program. Since the program's expansion, 55 CHCI Walmart Congressional interns have benefited from this life-changing experience. More...

Higher Education is a "Must" for All Latinos

October 18, 2011

For the United States to remain globally competitive in the future, higher education should be viewed as a “must” not a "maybe" for all Latinos.  And, in order for the quality of education to improve and high school and college graduation rates to increase, the U.S. educational system needs a two-fold investment. 

Read what our educational experts said the two-fold investment in education should be. 

Lifestyle Choices and Preventive Care are Keys to Healthier Latinos

October 18, 2011

The healthcare challenges facing Americans, particularly the Latino community, are many.  In fact, Latinos are disproportionately affected by a variety of preventable chronic health conditions.  Despite positive changes made through the Affordable Care Act, prevention still remains only a small focus of the whole system, yet it is a critical piece to a healthier country.

Learn more about what expert panelists say are the keys and challenges to a healither Latino community.

Immigration Reform Critical for Workforce and Economy-Panelists Say

October 13, 2011

Immigration reform is currently one of the country’s hottest topics.  Telemundo News Anchor José Díaz-Balart moderated this popular and timely session, which discussed immigration reform and how it relates to deportation, the DREAM Act, future workforce needs, and the effects on the American economy.

Read what the panelists had to say about this critical topic.

Export Trade is Key to Building a Stronger International Community

October 5, 2011

In CHCI's Public Policy Conference Opening Luncheon, Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan, Ambassador Ron Kirk, and two bank presidents--Fred Hochberg and Luis Alberto Moreno--discussed what factors go into building a stronger international community. Led by session moderator Pedro Pierluisi, Puerto Rico's Resident Commissioner, these trade experts shared their views on what Latino businesses and the United States can do to build a stronger international community with our neighbors to the south.

Learn what other factors are needed to build a stronger international community.

Leading Panelists Examine the U.S. Economy and Changing Demographics

October 3, 2011

CHCI's Public Policy Conference kicked off on Monday, September 12, with a dynamic opening plenary that examined the U.S. Economy and Changing Demographics.  CHCI Chair Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez, moderator Ray Suarez from PBS' acclaimed NewsHour, and four leading panelists offered sobering realities mixed with optimism for the future as they discussed the changing demographics as they relate to the U.S. economy. 

Read about what these leading panelists had to say in CHCI's Public Policy Conference Opening Plenary.