Latino Educational Training Institute

?? We are excited to invite you to?LETI’s?First?Feria?de?Emprendedores: A?Christmas?Bazaar! ?? Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local Latino?mothers who have been creating?special?arts and crafts?just in time for the holidays! We’d love for you to?join?us?in celebrating the creativity and talent of our local community.?Bring your family and friends, and enjoy a day of shopping and supporting small businesses! Please let?us?know if you can?join?us?by?RSVPing in the following link:?https://lnkd.in/gNBT9vaa We can’t wait to see you there!

Onto Dia de los Muertos festivities . Although it can be a sad time of rememberance it can also be a time to celebrate the life of your loved ones no longer with us. A previous post of mine details the meaning of this day in our culture if you would like to learn more. On this weekend I was able to attend both the Latino Educational Training Institute Gala and also the WAGRO Foundation Dia de los Muertos event at the Lynnwood Event Center . What an honor and a blessing to introduce myself to my people. I've never been more comfortable in a room. I wasn't prepared to speak, but when asked, my little Mexican butt obliged and the words just came out in Spanish .. like butter... and with so much PRIDE. Thank you Julieta Altamirano-Crosby , I will remember and cherish that moment forever. Thank you Rosario Reyes also for a lovely night out celebrating your organization, their hard work, and your anniversary. Congrats ??????. Below are a few photos from both events.

Thank You for Your Support: LETI Gala 2024 – Legacy of Leadership ?? We are excited to share that the 2024 LETI Gala raised an amazing $55,058.00!??? ?? Your generous contributions will help us continue empowering future leaders and creating lasting change in our communities.??? ?? A HUGE thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, and attendees for making this event a resounding success!??? ? Auclair Winery, Community Health Plan of Washington, Covale Cellars, Gesa Credit Union, Lotus Club Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Seattle, Michael Florentino Cellars, Molina Healthcare, Offset Ciderworks, Matthews Winery, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Seattle Credit Union, Sound Transit, Waterways Cruises and Events Your support is truly appreciated, and together, we are making a powerful impact.??? We look forward to building an even brighter future with all of you!??? Thank you for being a part of the Legacy of Leadership!???

What an incredible night at LETI’s 2024 Legacy of Leadership: 25th Anniversary Gala! ?? This year’s event was extra special—a beautifully coordinated Día de los Muertos-themed celebration ????? that honored Latino culture and LETI’s 25 years of making a difference in our community. From the vibrant decor to the live music and heartfelt moments, it was a night to remember. Huge thanks to Lia Matias Matos for her vision and hard work in bringing this event to life—it was truly stunning! I also want to give a big shoutout to the amazing volunteers who helped make everything run so smoothly (including Guillermo in the photo below)!. Your dedication and effort made it possible for us to celebrate Latino Educational Training Institute’s incredible programs like resource navigation, Spanish GED courses, Conversational English classes, and workshops that support Latino families and women in wellness. ?? This gala was particularly meaningful to me because, after helping with outreach for the event, I was promoted to Community Investment Outreach Specialist! ?? I’m so excited to take on this new role, where I’ll be working to support Latino-owned small businesses by connecting them with training and financial resources to help them succeed. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone and to support LETI’s mission. Here’s to honoring our culture and continuing to build a stronger future together! ????

????Gracias a todos los que nos acompa?aron a nuestro evento del Día de Muertos 2024! ?Muchísimas gracias al Edmonds Waterfront Center por proporcionarnos el espacio y sobretodo a nuestros patrocinadores: Community Health Plan of Washington, Gesa Credit Union, Molina Healthcare, Puget Sound Energy, Seattle Credit Union y Sound Transit! Finalmente, gracias a los increíbles artistas Baile Folklore Colibri que interpretaron Danza Folclórica y Jasmine Acevedo que cantó para nuestra audiencia. ?Esperamos verlos a todos el próximo a?o para el Día de Muertos 2025! ??? *** ???Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Day of the Dead 2024 event! A big thank you to Edmonds Waterfront Center for providing the space and to our sponsors: Community Health Plan of Washington, Gesa Credit Union, Molina Healthcare, Puget Sound Energy, Seattle Credit Union and Sound Transit! Finally, thanks to the incredible artists Baile Folklore Colibri who performed Danza Folklorica and Jasmine Acevedo who sang for our audience. We hope to see you all next year for Day of the Dead 2025! ???

Arrived back in time to support and celebrate Latino Educational Training Institute’s 25th Anniversary Gala, Legacy of Leadership. At LETI, they are dedicated to supporting Latino families through various impactful programs that empower and educate Latino and low-income community members, helping them overcome economic, social, and cultural barriers. Seattle Credit Union is not only a proud sponsor of Latino Educational Training Institute and its efforts within community but Latino Educational Training Institute is Seattle Credit Union’s Feel Good Checking recipient for the second half of 2024. See more info here: https://lnkd.in/gNZVCd3z #TheSeattleCreditUnionDifference #WeAreSeattleCreditUnion #EmpoweringLatinx

It was an honor to celebrate LETI’s 25th anniversary with colleagues and students who make this partnership beat ~ Niveah Martinez, Jin-Kyu Jung, Felicita Abeyta, M.S.W., Shari L. Dworkin, Hoa Appel, Baaska Anderson, and Sabrina Prestes Oliveira. Latino Educational Training Institute team, thanks for all the ways you provide mentorship, projects, and support for UW Bothell students!

Celebrated Latino Educational Training Institute ’s 25th year at their gala yesterday! It’s crazy to think how long this organization has been around. Proud to be part of the journey!

A great event supporting the Latino Educational Training Institute ! I’m excited for their expansion in Snohomish County, thank you for your work!

You are invited to LETI's Legacy of Leadership: 25th Anniversary Gala on November 2nd, 2024! Your presence would mean a great deal to us and our community. Here are the event details: Location:?Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood? 20610 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036? Event Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM? Activities: Auction, Dessert Dash, Jazz Band, Dancing, and much more! Ticket Price:?$150 Early Bird Discount until October 15th! At LETI, we are dedicated to supporting Latino families through various impactful programs that empower and educate Latino and low-income community members, helping them overcome economic, social, and cultural barriers. Your presence at the gala would not only support our cause but also celebrate 25 years of community impact.?There are two options, purchasing an?individual ticket for $150?or becoming a?Table Captain. Table Captains can purchase a whole table with eight (8) seats for your friends and colleagues. A table costs $1200?and can be paid entirely by the table captain or individual guests.?Kindly RSVP at your earliest convenience using the following link:?https://lnkd.in/eNKB-j_s Please share with anyone who may be interested!