2024 Festival Latinoamericano
On Friday, October 4, 2024, the 2024 Festival Latinoamericano was held at Arlington Mill Community Center. The event celebrated the vibrant and diverse cultures that enrich our community. Indeed, that was exactly what happened and ECNV staff provided information about RACE project base in Arlington, travel training, Bienvenidos Todos and other services that we provide. It was a blast!
Collage: (Center Top) Rosalia Fajardo, wearing a black t-shirt and black pants, surrounded by two Muslim women. A little boy is also holding one of their hands; (Bottom Left) ECNV staff Lorena Granados speaking with a consumer and handing them a pamphlet; (Bottom Right) Margarita Baquero and Lorena Granados with a Hispanic mother. The mother is holding a purple ECNV bag.
Know Your Rights!
On Sunday, October 12, 2024, Rosalia Fajardo Director of Disability Equity and Partnerships at ECNV was invited to present at the informational workshops to the community Know Your Rights. This event was co-hosted by Legal Aide Justice Center and Dreamers Mother in Action in Richmond city to a group of Latino women.
(Left) Rosalia Fajardo speaking in front of a podium, behind her is a projector screen with a slide presentation and ECNV logo; (Right) Rosalia Fajardo surrounded by a group of Latina women.
Vienna Health Fair
On Saturday, October 5 2024, ECNV participated in the Vienna Health Fair at the Vienna Seventh-day Adventist Church. Our staff provided flu vaccines and distributed information to consumers about ECNV’s various other programs. More than 300 attendees came!
(Top Left) Jimena Baron helping a male senior citizen fill out paperwork for a vaccine; (Top Right) A Vietnamese woman wearing a dark navy shirt and black pants, sitting with a Muslim woman. (Center Bottom) Jimena Baron, Walgreens pharmacist, Rosalia Fajardo.
Education in Action!
On Tuesday, October 15, Rosalia Fajardo ECNV Director for Disability Equity and Strategic Partnerships was invited by the U.S. Department of Education Department to the “Educación En Acción” (Education in Action) Summit.
(Center Top) Secretary of Education Luis Cardona, an African-American man, and the actor Mauro Castillo from Disney’s ‘Encanto’; (Center Bottom) A female wheelchair user and Rosalia Fajardo.
Himalayan Free Clinic
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, ENCV once again hosted the Himalayan Free Clinic, which provided vaccines to the Nepali Community. The clinic offered a range of healthcare services at no cost to their patients. Their services primarily included chronic care management, counseling on chronic diseases such as diabetes education, various low-cost screenings, and referrals to appropriate local public resources when needed.
Collage (Center Top): Davis Aguayo, Rosalia Fajardo and Nepalese women; (Bottom Left) Rosalia Fajardo with a Nepali woman; (Bottom Right) An elderly Nepali wheelchair user receiving the vaccine from a Walgreens pharmacist.
Celebrating 50 Years of the Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women
On Wednesday, October 23, ECNV Executive Director Dominique Dunford-Lack, Samantha Wentling, and Jimena Barron attended a reception celebrating 50 Years of the Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women. The commission and its commissioners have advanced initiatives supporting women and girls in Arlington over the decades.
(Top Left) Jimena Barron, Samantha Wentling, Rosalia Fajardo wearing party glasses, and Dominique Dunford-Lack posing together for a group party photo; (Top Right) Rosalia Fajardo with two female African-American woman; (Center Bottom) Jimena Barron and Rosalia Fajardo.
Washington Area Women’s Foundation Annual Reception
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, ECNV staff attended the Washington Area Women’s Foundation Annual Reception at National Museum of Women in the Arts. ECNV supports the foundation’s mission that ensures women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area have the resources they need to thrive.
(Left) ECNV Executive Director Dominique Dunford-Lack, a woman wearing a dark navy dress, Angela Franco and Rosalia Fajardo; (Right) Bird’s eye view of a group of African American women posing for a photo together.
2024 NDEAM Panel at Fort Meade
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, ECNV’s Disability Equity Outreach Coordinator Lorena Granados participated in the 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Panel at Fort Meade Army Base.
Images: (Left) Program Cover and program page featuring (Right) Lorena Granados.
Providence Day and Back to School
On Saturday, October 5 2024, ECNV staff hosted a flu vaccine clinic at Providence Day and Back to School event. This community event which was co-hosted by supervisor Dalia Palchik, also showcased local organizations and businesses while fostering stronger connections among residents and community leaders. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet neighbors, connect with local organizations, and prepare the community for a successful school year. ECNV Trainer Andrew Shaw and Communications and Publications Specialist Elaine Shaw were the first patients of the day!
(Top Center) Elaine Shaw and Lorena Granados posing for a selfie; (Bottom Left) An African-American man receiving a flu vaccination from our Walgreens pharmacist.
(Bottom Right) ECNV Travel Trainer Andrew Shaw filling out a form for. a flu vaccination.
Hispanic Heritage Culmore Day
On Saturday October 26, 2024, Second Story hosted the Hispanic Heritage Culmore Day at the Culmore Family Resource Center in Falls Church, VA. ECNV distributed more than 100 COVID-19 home tests to the multicultural Hispanic community. It was a beautiful celebration and one of the best events of the year. Live music dances, Art Culture Games and Folkloric dresses made that day so special.
Our Lady Queen of Peace
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, ECNV provided flu shots to the Latino community at Our Lady Queen of Peace, which serves a diverse, multi-ethnic congregation and seeks to promote racial harmony and social justice. Additionally, there was a food distribution. Their primary focus is within the immediate community and works to provide wellness to the marginalized everywhere.
(Center Top): Rosalia Fajardo posing with a large group of Latina women; (Bottom Left) Rosalia Fajardo with a woman waiting in line; (Bottom Right) a group of Latinos waiting to get vaccinated.
VACOLAO Latino Summit Multilingual Learners Summit
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, ECNV promoted Bienvenidos and ADVC programs at the VACOLAO Latino Summit Multilingual Learners Summit, which was held Johnson Center and Dewberry Hall at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.
(Center Top Photo) A group of Hispanic leaders surrounding Senator Mark Warner who is at back in the center wearing light blue suit with white t-shirt; (Left Photo) Rosalia Fajardo a female in brown blouse, black pants with a white male in a grey sweater dark grey sweater holding a purple ECNV bag; (Right Photo) Rosalia Fajardo posing with Dr. Sergio Rimola, a former ECNV board member behind ECNV’s staff table.
ECNV at Independence Now 30th Anniversary Celebration
On Friday, September 27, 2024, ECNV's travel training team and other ECNV staff attended Independence Now’s 30th Anniversary Harvest Ball Celebration. This was a wonderful networking opportunity for the ECNV travel training team to meet new consumers.
(Center Top), a group of ECNV travel trainers and other ECNV staff, who attended the Independence Now 30th Anniversary Celebration. From Left to Right: Alicia Simms, Doris Ray, Andrew Shaw, Roman Senbato, Melinda “Mindy” Niland, Aleshia Whatley, Susan Picerno; (Left Photo, Front Row), Doris, Alicia Simms, Melinda “Mindy” Niland (Left Photo, Back Row) Andrew Shaw, Roman Senbato; (Right Photo, Front Row) Melinda “Mindy” Niland, Alicia Simms, Susan Picerno (Right Photo, Back Row) Roman Senbato and Aleshia Whatley.
Latino Magazine and National Educational Association
On Thursday September 26, 2024, ECNV was invited by Latino Magazine and National Educational Association to celebrate Hispanic women who dedicated to serving their communities in the education field including those with disabilities. Rosalia Fajardo represented ECNV.
(Left Photo) Melody Gonzales, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunities for Hispanics, Jimena Barron ECNV organizadora for Bienvenidos project, a female in white dress Jazmin Chavez Associate Director for the White House office of Internships, Rosalia Fajardo in black blouse with animal print and black pants and end of the row Evelyn DeJesus a female Executive Vice president of the American Federation of Teachers; (Right Photo) Rosalia Fajardo and Evelyn DeJesus, Executive Vice President of the American Federation of Teachers.
Pueblo Unido Hispanic Heritage Event
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, ECNV attended the Pueblo Unido Hispanic Heritage at Sterling Community Center. The celebration was packed with family-friendly activities, full of traditional food trucks, music, and dance performances. ECNV distributed information about our programs like travel training and free COVID-19 home test kits were distributed.
(Center Top Photo) ECNV table with staff members Margarita Baquero, a female in ECNV white t-shirt and Karla Nativi, Rosalia Fajardo and a female in floral blouse; (Left Photo) A female in floral blouse holding a COVID home test, Karla Nativi and Margarita Baquero; (Right Photo) A group of Mexican dancers wearing traditional dresses.
Alexandria City Health Fair
On Saturday, September 28, 2024 ECNV provided vaccines during Alexandria City Health Fair. This was a successful event with more than 500 attendees with access to health resources and food distribution. ECNV appreciates everyone who came and worked to make this a successful event!
(Top Center) ECNV Travel trainer Margarita Baquero providing info to a Latino young girl and her mother in purple sweaters; (Left Bottom) A female Muslim refugee in traditional dress receiving a vaccine from a Walgreens female pharmacist; (Right Bottom) Fair attendees in line to receive services.
ECNV at the Embassy of Mexico
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Rosalia Fajardo, ECNV Director of Disability Equity and Strategic Partnerships was invited by Mexican Embassy and Department of Education Office of English Language Acquisition for a ceremony of educational collaboration between both institutions.
(Top, Center Photo) Two gentlemen seated in front of an audience at the Embassy of Mexico for a presentation; (Left Bottom Photo) Dr. Miguel Cardona, US Secretary of Education, Rosalia Fajardo and Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States of America posing together for this photo; (Right Bottom Photo) Rosalia Fajardo a female in black blouse and pants next to Montserrat Garabay, the Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition at the U.S. Department of Education.
Hispanic Heritage Month with Mark Warner and Time Kaine
On Thursday, September 26, 2024, ECNV staff Rosalia Fajardo attended Hispanic Heritage Month, which was hosted by Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. This nonpartisan event celebrated heritage, culture, and community at the Hart Senate Office Building. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Hispanic/Latino/Latine community members from all over Virginia.
(Top Photo) Rosalia Fajardo surrounded by Virginia Hispanic Leaders; (Bottom Photo) Senator Tim Kaine addressing guests at Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the Hart Senate Building, next to him is Senator Mark Warner.
Green Valley Day
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, ECNV staff attended Green Valley Day in Arlington! With perfect weather, large crowds and U.N.I.T.Y. in the community, ECNV offered your information, services, and time which contributed to the success of our event.
(Left Photo) A female in blue t-shirt and white pants, Rosalia Fajardo a female with a white t-shirt and black pants, a female in light blue blouse and khaki pants and Lorena Granados; (Right Photo) ECNV Staff members, Lorena Granados, Rosalia Fajardo and David Aguayo posing together at the ECNV staff table.
Disability Freedom & Justice Caravan
On Monday, September 9, 2024, Disability Freedom & Justice Caravan arrived at John Lewis High School in Springfield, VA! ECNV staff were there to welcome them!
(Top Center Photo) Disability Freedom & Justice Caravan parked out of John Lewis High School; (Left Photo) Doris Ray hugging one of her disability heroes; (Right Photo) Carlos Marquez at the ECNV info table.