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Qwest Foundation Celebrates Cesar Chavez Day; Announces Grants To Two Local Hispanic Organizations
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DENVER, March 31, 2004 - The Qwest Foundation, Qwest Communication's giving program, is celebrating Cesar Chavez Day by donating $55,000 to Denver-area Hispanic organizations – Mi Casa and The Latin American Research and Service Agency (LARASA). Cesar Chavez was an influential civil rights leader who worked tirelessly to promote awareness and social change through nonviolent methods. March 31, Chavez’s birthday, is the Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning and is an official holiday in seven states including Colorado. Mi Casa and
LARASA are local non-profit organizations that seek to better the lives
of Hispanic Coloradoans through education and career development programs.
“We
are proud to live in a state that recognizes the life and work of Cesar
Chavez,” said Ric Padilla, vice president, corporate social responsibility
for Qwest. “Qwest is proud to help keep his memory and mission alive
by contributing to two programs that share Chavez’s passions.”
The Foundation
grants will be applied to LARASA’s Parenting for Academic Success
program (PAS) and Mi Casa’s Career Development Program. PAS is a
class for family members who are parenting preschool through 12 grade
students. It is designed to teach family members how to establish a home
environment that will promote learning and literacy. “We
want to thank Qwest for enabling LARASA to help parents help their children
succeed academically,” said Polly Baca, CEO/executive director of
LARASA. Mi Casa’s
Career Development Program provides job training services to low-income
Hispanic women as they work toward the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency.
“Qwest
has been so supportive of our programs,” said Mi Casa Executive
Director Carmen Carrillo. “Latina women in Denver deserve every
opportunity to succeed, and with Qwest’s help, we are going to make
a difference in their lives.” About the
Qwest Foundation The Qwest
Foundation's core principle is that investing in people and communities
provides lasting value for the future. The Qwest Foundation awards grants
that generate high impact and measurable results through community-based
programs, focusing on K-12 education and workforce development. The Qwest
Foundation's philosophy is to help build strong communities through investing
in people and the places where they live and work. For more information,
contact www.qwest.com/foundation.
About Qwest Qwest Communications
International Inc. (NYSE: Q) is a leading provider of voice, video and
data services to more than 25 million customers. The company’s 47,000
employees are committed to the “Spirit of Service” and providing
world-class services that exceed customers’ expectations for quality,
value and reliability. For more information, please visit the Qwest Web
site at www.qwest.com.
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