Houston — Latin Women’s Initiative (LWI) recently held its annual membership drive and
community grant presentation event at the beautiful home of Lucia and Michael Cordúa. Six local charities received checks for $12,000 each during LWI’s exclusive cocktail event.
Charities receiving grants from LWI include: The Rose, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM), Casa de Esperanza, LIFE Houston and Kids Meals. Representatives from each organization met current and new LWI members, and received the grant checks from LWI president, Rosi Hernandez and Community Service Chairs, Sally Lechin and Marianellys Noble.
LWI currently maintains nearly 150 members and continues to grow each year. The annual membership event raises awareness for the various events LWI presents each year to raise funds and benefit the community. Individual memberships begin at $50, and allow access to exclusive special events, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
About Latin Women’s Initiative
Latin Women’s Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Latin women and their families through service and support to organizations that provide community resources, education and health services. Funds are raised through membership fees, sales of the ‘Latin Flavors’ Cookbook, and the Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show. The 12th Annual Fashion Show, Luncheon and Marketplace will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Hilton Americas-Downtown Houston. Tables and individual tickets are available. Please call Ellie Francisco at 866.366.5274 ext. 101 for more information. The Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon has raised over $2 million dollars since its inception twelve years ago.
From left to right: Rosi Hernandez, President LWI;
Dorothy Gibbons, CEO, The Rose; Marianelly Noble, Co-Chair LWI; Sally Lechin,
Co-Chair LWI
