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Latino Leadership Initiative

Mission

To encourage Latino leaders to LIVE UNITED in the local community through giving resources, fostering engagement and promoting volunteerism.

The Latino Leadership Initiative of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas provides an opportunity for enrichment, recognition and volunteerism among Latino donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually to United Way and its mission to improve lives in our communities.

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2009 Event Calendar

LLI recognizes the value and importance of Latino leaders in the community and to United Way. LLI aims to engage and educate Latino leaders on how the Latino community participates in, and benefits from, the work of United Way and its partner agencies. More than 30 percent of all people served by United Way agencies are Latinos.

LLI strives to increase Latino participation in United Way’s decision-making processes and encourages growth and development in the number of Latino leadership givers.

Member Benefits

Recognized as Latino leaders in their workplace and community, supporting resources and programs that help build strong, successful families across North Texas.
Opportunities to network with other Latino business professionals from diverse industries.
Invitations to exclusive LLI special events, educational forums, community-enrichment programs and volunteer projects.
Regular communications on United Way news and happenings, notifying them how their gift is creating a lasting impact in our community.

2009-2010 Steering Committee Chairman

Hector Escamilla, Jr.
DFW 1031, Inc.

Letter from Hector Escamilla, Jr.

News & Events

LLI members volunteer (November 2009)

Members of the Latino Leadership Initiative took time in November to make a positive impact in the North Texas community.

Help Dallas families achieve financial security

Sign up today to volunteer with Earn It! Keep It! Save It!, which put more than $8 million back into the pockets of hard-working Dallas families in 2009.

LLI Kickoff Party (October 2009)

More than 100 guests attended the official kickoff party for the Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) Oct. 13 at the new Aloft Dallas Downtown.

Volunteer with LLI in November

Share your time and make a difference at two LLI volunteer opportunities in November.

LLI Member Spotlight: Socrates Villarreal (July 2009)

Meet Socrates Villarreal, a United Way supporter eager to volunteer and inspire others to LIVE UNITED.

UNITY: A joint affinity group event (June 2009)

For the first time ever, the affinity groups of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas came together for a joint networking event June 16 at the Thomas Avenue Beverage Company in Dallas.

More Information

To learn more about the Latino Leadership Initiative, please contact Gabriela Perez at 214.978.2019 or gperez@unitedwaydallas.org.

Make a Donation

When a child succeeds in school, a single mom pulls herself out of poverty, or a grandfather learns how to better manage his diabetes, we all win. When you reach out a hand to one, you influence the condition of all.

Your donation, large or small, makes it possible for United Way to improve lives in our community.

Make a Memorial Gift

When someone passes away, it’s natural to think about the life they led and the impact they made on the people who loved and admired them. The United Way is grateful to those who Give to further extend the impact of people who have been lost.

Your memorial gift—of any size—pays honors one incredible life by bettering the lives of others throughout our community.

Make a Tribute Gift

Has someone special in your life made you want to honor them by giving to others? A gift to United Way can be a powerful way to say thank you or congratulations, because it can touch the lives of so many people in our community.

When you want to make a tribute gift, please keep the United Way in mind.