Welcome to the Latino/a Educational Achievement Project's blog! Our blog is a way for us to connect with students and quickly inform you of educational opportunities particular to Latino students in Washington state. This blog will feature guest LEAPster who will write about their leadership experiences with LEAP. They will answer questions and provide advice.

This space is also open to showcasing your poems, videos, essays, photos, or other creative mediums. Let us know about your leadership involvement or tell us about the great work someone is doing in your school/community. For more information on LEAP, visit our website at www.leapwa.org


Friday, November 19, 2010

Get into the giving spirit and donate to Sea Mar's toy drive

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is asking for everyone's support for their annual toy drive. Please consider giving to many deserving families. Read below for more information.
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Nothing brings a community closer together than a smile to the faces of children and their families during the holiday season. For over 20 years, Sea Mar has been giving back to communities by hosting annual Christmas parties for its low-income pediatric patients throughout western Washington. This annual celebration is one of our largest and highly anticipated events.

This year you have an opportunity to give back directly to the patients you serve at Sea Mar. Your donation of a new unwrapped toy or children’s book will contribute to the holiday cheer of over 10,000 low-income Sea Mar pediatric patients in eight Washington State counties.

Please drop off your donation at any Sea Mar location between:

November 19 through December 17

Monday through Friday

8am to 5pm

Drop off your donation at the front desk at any Sea Mar site. The receptionist will make sure your donation is given to the Clinic Manager.

A portion of the costs for the holiday parties and donated toys is made possible through the fundraising efforts of Sea Mar’s annual summer golf tournament. The tournament raises funds for Sea Mar’s college scholarships, low-income housing, and holiday children’s parties. However, with your help and support, our staff at Sea Mar can give back and work together this year to secure a brighter holiday season for our children and communities.

Please direct questions to Jennifer Marroquin at jennifermarroquin@seamarchc.org or 206.788.3284.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Enter the LEAP YouTube Contest & Win!

Are you an inspiring film maker and passionate about HB 1079*? Well now is your chance to use your skills to inspire and educate others on this topic!

If you are a 7th to 12th grader or college student studying in Washington State, you are eligible to enter a video in the LEAP YouTube Video Contest, specifically answering the question - what's next for HB 1079 students. You can win a cash prize if you video is selected as the winner!


For more details, email info@leapwa.org

*State law that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges or universities in Washington State.