Executive director of the Connecticut Association for United Spanish Action (CAUSA), Carmen Sierra, was one of three “R” award recipients at the American Diabetes Association’s annual Volunteer Recognition Reception held in January. The three “R” awards are presented in honor of exceptional leadership among volunteers working in the areas of Reaching people, Recruiting volunteers, and Raising dollars. CAUSA received the award for reaching people in recognition of the first all Spanish speaking conference, Dale Vida A Tu Dia. Pictured from left to right are Rebecca Lund of the American Diabetes Association, Carmen Sierra of CAUSA and Krista Howell of the American Diabetes Association.

Friday, June 17, 2005
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

St. Thomas Seminary & Archdiocesan Center
467 Bloomfield Ave.
Bloomfield, Ct. 06002

Project DIAL, (Diabetes Information & Action for Latinos) established in 2002 is a three-year programmatic initiative made possible in part by a grant from the Connecticut Health Foundation of Connecticut. Targeting the at-risk and members of the Latino community who are living with diabetes, Its primary purpose is to raised awareness, provide educational tools, help the general population determine if they are at risk, better manage their diabetes and obtain medical care/supervision.

A retreat scheduled for Friday, June 17, 2005 will bring together community advocates, health professionals, corporate representatives, faith-based organizations and health agencies within the state to learn about programmatic models that work. The day will include speakers on the topics of collaboration and cultural competency as well a session geared towards designing an action plan that will build a grassroots integrated networks of diabetes advocates.

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CAUSA 30th Anniversay Gala “SAVE THE DATE”

May 20, 2006
VIP Reception - Special Guest U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hilton Hotel (By Invitation): 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dinner Program & Dancing
Hartford Civic Center, Exhibit Hall B– 6:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

An event that brings together corporate, community and business leaders from Connecticut and surrounding states to support the mission and vision of the organizations.

Honorary Event Chair, Governor M. Jodi Rell and Honorary Event Co-chair Dr. John W. Rowe of Aetna, will welcome the Senator to Hartford along with many other supporters of CAUSA, Connecticut’s largest umbrella association.

Proceeds to benefit CAUSA’s Project NEXO, a community based technology centers and Project DIAL, a diabetes awareness and education campaign in Connecticut.

An Evening of Jazz presented by Cendant Mobility and Boehringer Ingelheim with Award winning Jazz Flutist Sherry Winston and her band.

May 26, 2005  
7:30 pm Thursday 

Featuring  Phil Hamilton. Guitarist to the stars ( Roberta Flack, Luther Vandross, Beyonce) and Nicholas Bariluk (Keyboard) With Timmy Maia, Lori Williams  ( Vocalists)

Ives Concert Hall
Western CT State University
Mid-town Campus-181 White ST , Danbury

Reception with Artist following the Performance

Proceeds will benefit programs of:
Ability Beyond Disability, Command Performance, Concerned Black Men for Youth, The Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury, Minority Business Assoc., William J. Knight Foundation

Admission:

• $ 35 Reserved
• $25 General Admission
• $15 Seniors and Students

For tickets to An Evening of Jazz
Mail your check to:  

Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury Inc.
87 West St .
Danbury , CT 06810

( Make checks payable to The Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury Inc.)