ECNV at the Embassy of Mexico
In the Community Elaine Shaw In the Community Elaine Shaw

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.

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Bienvenidos Todos Webinar Series
Outreach Elaine Shaw Outreach Elaine Shaw

Bienvenidos Todos Webinar Series

Bienvenidos Todos will host webinar presentations about disability resources and services especially for Latinos with disabilities, their families, caregivers, advocates, and those who serve Latinos. Monthly webinars will cover disability topics especially as they pertain  to Latinos and their different residency statuses.

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Celebrando la Diversidad y la Educación Especial durante el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana
Outreach Elaine Shaw Outreach Elaine Shaw

Celebrando la Diversidad y la Educación Especial durante el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana

En el marco del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, nuestro proyecto Bienvenidos de ECNV.org se enorgullece de compartir recursos y conocimientos que abarcan las necesidades únicas de las personas con discapacidades dentro de la comunidad hispana. Este mes, nos centramos en la educación especial, un tema crucial que afecta a muchas familias hispanohablantes.

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ECNV and Corazon de America Partnership
In the Community Elaine Shaw In the Community Elaine Shaw

ECNV and Corazon de America Partnership

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Corazon de America distributed more than 400 backpacks to immigrant families. ECNV gave unconditional support to vulnerable newcomers immigrant communities and free COVID home test kits. The program included game therapy for children who survived the severe trauma of crossing the border.

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Honduras Mobile Consulate

Honduras Mobile Consulate

On Monday, May 24, 2024, ECNV partnered with Honduras at the Mobile Consulate, hosted by Fairfax County and Walgreens for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. This clinic was mainly for new immigrants from Honduras. Guests received resources on food, health and education. ECNV distributed around 300 free home COVID-19 tests.

(Left to Right): ECNV staff Rosalia Fajardo female in white t-shirt and khaki pants surrounded by event attendees; part of the more then 400 hundred participants. (Bottom): Rosalia Fajardo female in white t-shirt and khaki pants.

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Arlington Chamber’s 38th Annual Best Business Awards

Arlington Chamber’s 38th Annual Best Business Awards

On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Rosalía Fajardo, Director of Disability Equity Strategic Partnerships at ECNV, attended the Arlington Chamber's annual Best Business Awards event. ECNV was a sponsor and was nominated.

(Left to Right): ECNV table at the Arlington Chamber Annual Best Business Awards event; Rosalia Fajardo with Executive Director of Doorways in black dress and burgundy leather jacket; (Bottom Center): ECNV Executive Director Dominique Dunford during the speech presenting about ECNV in olive green blouse.

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Culmore Community Day

Culmore Community Day

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, ECNV celebrated Culmore Community Day, hosted by Fairfax County. This event was created over seventeen years ago as a multicultural celebration by the global community of Bailey's Crossroads and Culmore. Despite the rain this year, this event was a success in bringing the community together to celebrate the diversity that makes us strong and connected.

(Left to Right), New ECNV staff member, Lorena Granados with Rosalia Fajardo and ECNV travel trainer, Margarita Baquero at the ECNV staff table; Attendees passing by ECNV table.

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Newcomer Health Fair

Newcomer Health Fair

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, ECNV partnered with a vaccine clinic and distributed free at-home COVID-19 testing kits at the Newcomer Health Fair. Refugees from Afghanistan and other countries received free services from more than 25 health organizations. This event was an opportunity for individuals and families to interact with medical professionals. Everyone is encouraged to join this free event and take advantage of the wide range of health resources available. We were very excited to serve the most vulnerable and needy communities!

(Top, Left to Right): A female Walgreens pharmacist, getting ready to vaccine a Latina woman; A group of Afghan females, and males waiting to get the vaccine; (Bottom Center): Rosalia Fajardo with Samantha Wentling, surrounded by Afghan refugees holding ECNV gift bags.

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United Methodist Church Annandale Vaccine Clinic

United Methodist Church Annandale Vaccine Clinic

On Thursday, April 11, 2024,  ECNV hosted a clinic at an United Methodist Church Annandale event.  There was also food distribution.

Collage: A male wearing a green olive short grey t-shirt and holding an ECNV bag to collect food after the vaccine; Marcie Goldberg, an ECNV peer mentor staffing our ECNV table. / Collage: Un hombre con una camiseta corta gris verde oliva y sosteniendo una bolsa ECNV para recolectar alimentos después de la vacuna; Marcie Goldberg, mentora de pares de ECNV que forma parte del personal de nuestra mesa de ECNV.

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Singh Sabha Gurdwara Temple Vaccine Clinic

Singh Sabha Gurdwara Temple Vaccine Clinic

On Sunday, April 21, 2024, ECNV was invited to participate at the Singh Sabha Gurdwara Temple health fair.  We were among others agencies all did amazing work and made this event successful.

Collage: Services providers from Fairfax County Health Department; Rosalia Fajardo surrounded by Singh women in traditional outfits; (bottom), Rosalia Fajardo surrounded by Singh men in traditional outfits. / Collage: Proveedores de servicios del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax; Rosalía Fajardo rodeada de mujeres Singh con trajes tradicionales; (abajo), Rosalía Fajardo rodeada de hombres Singh con trajes tradicionales.

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ECNV Partners with Neighborhood Health

ECNV Partners with Neighborhood Health

On Tuesday, April 9, (and throughout the month) 2024, ECNV partnered with Neighborhood Health to co-host several community events mainly focusing on food security and health resources. ECNV distributed COVID home test in these events. This was at their Alexandria Alive! event. 

Collage: ECNV Staff David Aguayo male wearing black, white and burgundy sweater and Rosalia Fajardo, right side female wearing a purple sweater black pants gold; a Muslim women wearing black pants a black blouse and grey vest holding an holding an ECNV bag with COVID test kits; a female senior consumer wearing brown blouse black pants picking up food. / Collage: Staff de ECNV David Aguayo hombre vistiendo suéter negro, blanco y burdeos y Rosalía Fajardo, lado derecho mujer vistiendo suéter morado pantalón negro dorado; una mujer musulmana vestida con pantalones negros, blusa negra y chaleco gris sosteniendo una bolsa ECNV con kits de prueba de COVID; una consumidora senior con blusa marrón y pantalones negros recogiendo comida.

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Word of Life Hope Expo Vaccine Clinic

Word of Life Hope Expo Vaccine Clinic

On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the Word of Life Church family, invited ECNV to Hope Expo.

Collage: Margarita Baquero, a travel trainer from ECNV wearing a blue shirt and black pants providing info to a senior female in white blouse and black pants; a young disabled consumer with her mother speaking with Margarita; Rosalia Fajardo wearing a pink blouse and David Aguayo surrounded by a Latino family. / Collage: Margarita Baquero, entrenadora de viajes de ECNV con camisa azul y pantalón negro brindando información a una mujer mayor con blusa blanca y pantalón negro; una joven consumidora discapacitada con su madre hablando con Margarita; Rosalía Fajardo luciendo una blusa rosa y David Aguayo rodeado de una familia latina.

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Shirlington Employment and Education Center Graduation Ceremony

Shirlington Employment and Education Center Graduation Ceremony

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, ECNV was invited by partner agency Shirlington Employment and Education Center in their graduation ceremony for a group of Latinas (os) entrepreneurs who  successfully finished the Latinx in Business program.

Collage: A group of Latino entrepreneurs who graduated from the SEEC Latinx in business program; ECNV table with COVID home tests and bags. / Collage: Un grupo de emprendedores latinos que se graduaron del programa SEEC Latinx in Business; Mesa ECNV con pruebas caseras y bolsas COVID.

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Salvadorian Mobile Consulate Vaccine Clinic

Salvadorian Mobile Consulate Vaccine Clinic

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 ECNV hosted a COVID-19 vaccine clinic with Salvadorian Mobile Consulate and organizations from Fairfax County governments. ECNV staff distributed COVID-19 home tests as well as provided vaccine shots.

(Top): Rosalia Fajardo in a purple blouse and black pants with a Latina female senior woman wearing; Intern David Aguayo male in grey and black shirt and black pants with a Latina female wearing black pants and red blouse holding covid homes test and ECNV bag. (Bottom): Walgreen Pharmacist administering a vaccine to a female patient wearing a red blouse; ; ECNV staff sitting at a long table with Walgreens pharmacists.

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Celebrating International Women's Day 

Celebrating International Women's Day 

On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Rosalia Fajardo Director and Disability Justice Partnerships participated in several International Women's Day celebrations events, with more than 125 Latina women attending. At Cornerstones Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center we shared our story, accomplishments, and challenges. ECNV provided COVID-19 home tests and bags. It was an inspirational morning to help forge a better, more inclusive world for women.

Collage: A group of Latinas women sharing stories; Rosalia Fajardo female in purple blouse and black pants behind the table filled with presents for the women attending “A night full of joy.”


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