The Current State of Latino Communities in the New York Region and the Role of Philanthropy in these Communities

January 29, 2008 9:00 AM | 11:15 AM

Contact: RSVP to Emily Matos, emily@hiponline.org, 646-230-0251, by Thursday, January 24th.

This event will include a networking breakfast followed by a panel discussion.  After a welcome by NYRAG Chair Vincent Stehle, Diana Correa, the new Director of the New York office of Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) will open the event. A brief statistical overview will follow on the state of the Latino communities in the New York region, presented by HIP member and Professor Aida Rodriguez, The New School.  Members of the panel will discuss their experiences funding in the Latino communities in the New York region.

AGENDA 

9:00     Networking Breakfast

9:30     Welcome

                        Vincent Stehle

                        NYRAG Chair, and

                        Program Officer, Surdna Foundation

9:35     Session Goals and Introductions

                        Diana Correa

                        Director, Northeast Hispanics in Philanthropy

9:45     The Current State of Latino Communities in the New York Region and the

            Role of Philanthropy in these Communities

                        Aida Rodriguez

                        Senior Advisor, The New School, and

                        HIP member

10:00   Panel and Open Discussion

            CONFIRMED PANELISTS

            Rick Roberto

            Senior Vice President, The BPD Bank  

            Catherine Marsh

            Executive Director, The Westchester Community Foundation and

            Chair, New York Funders’ Collaborative for Strong Latino Communities

11:15   Closing Remarks and Adjournment