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Contact Hispanic Outreach
Socorro Alvarez – Social
Services 309-827-3794
salvarez@westernavenuecc.org
Liz Acevedo-Alstrum
– Counseling services – Contact through Socorro Alvarez
above.
Saul Pulido- Interpretation/Translation Services- hispanicoutreachprogram@yahoo.com
The
Hispanic Outreach Program at Western Avenue provides social services, interpretation / translations, and counseling
for Spanish speaking residents in the area. The program has been
serving the community for over 20 years and today serves a population
of over 5,000.
Thanks to a grant sponsored by Katie Henderson, director of Music Connections in Bloomington, the Hispanic Outreach Program is one of the top five recipients of the Kindermusik Good Beginnings classes. These classes take place on Fridays at 9:15 a.m. at the Center.
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Hispanic families are involved through the grant, which involves participants ranging in age from one month to three years. Activities include singing, clapping, dancing and playing musical instruments such as tambourines.The class is also organized by Social Services Director Socorro Alvarez. For more information, please contact her at 827-3794.
Social Services
Social Services for Spanish speakers are a growing
outreach at WACC. Socorro Alvarez meets with residents on a daily
basis who need help with landlords, employers, schools, health providers
and other community agencies.
Translation/Interpretive Services
Services are provided for doctor appointments, court services, McLean County Health Department appointment, early intervention and other services as needed. Survival English classes are also held.
Counseling Services
Services are provided for Spanish-speaking individuals, couples and families by appointment only.
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