Latino Young Professionals of East End aims to build community, provide guidance
Latino Young Professionals of the East End co-founders Nicole Velez, left, Jonathan Lopez and Daniela Chavez. Credit: Morgan Campbell As...
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Olivia Winslow
Jul 234 min read
East End group answers 'desperate need' for helping youth with mental health challenges
Luna Paucar was in her freshman year at Boston College last fall when her social anxiety became too hard to ignore. “Entering college was...
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Ana Borruto
Jun 233 min read
OLA of Eastern Long Island listed in state budget for first time
Teens can call or text the Youth Connect helpline at (631) 810-9010 to anonymously speak to a trained crisis counselor in either English...
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Christine Sampson
Jun 123 min read
In State Budget, a Win for OLA
The organization announced Friday that it has now "secured a place in the New York State budget," with the State Legislature allocating a to
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27East
Jun 93 min read
OLA Secures Place in NYS Budget for $50,000,
For the first time in its 22-year history, OLA of Eastern Long Island has secured a place in the New York State budget, ensuring the...
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Michelle Trauring
Apr 23 min read
OLA and Whitmores Partner To Offer Free Financial Literacy Pilot Program for Workforce
When Mariah Whitmore reads the marketing materials from her 401K provider, her eyes glaze over. And so, when the partner at Whitmores —...
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27East
Mar 172 min read
Financial Literacy Series Continues for East End Workforce
The two remaining financial literacy workshops organized through a partnership between OLA (Organización Latino Americana) of Eastern...
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Beth Young
Aug 8, 20222 min read
OLA To Hold Youth Summit On Emotional & Mental Health
OLA of Eastern Long Island will hold its first-ever Youth Summit for young people ages 14 to 22 on Monday, Aug. 15 at the Bridgehampton...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
Jul 29, 20228 min read
OLA Celebrates 20 Years of Advocacy on the East End
OLA staff members are celebrating 20 years of working for a more equitable East End for Latino immigrants. Here they are pictured at the...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
May 10, 20221 min read
OLA invites adolescents to participate in a workshop on sexual education
TU PRENSA LOCAL One of the most important issues in raising children is that of sexuality and education around this fundamental factor in...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
Dec 11, 20195 min read
Teaching Kids About ‘Tough Topics’ in Turbulent Times
By Christine Sampson Within the last three weeks, the Holocaust Center of Long Island in Glen Cove was vandalized twice, including one...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
Apr 30, 20194 min read
Forum Held on Changes to Driver’s Licenses and the Impact on Immigrants
By Hannah Selinger Changes to New York State’s licensing for drivers — and the impact on immigrants — was the impetus for “Restoring...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
Apr 29, 20193 min read
Thiele: Include Immigrants In New Licensing
BY T. E. MCMORROW New York State driver’s licenses are in the process of undergoing major changes. Advocacy groups, along with State...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
Jun 12, 20183 min read
A Conversation With Andrew Strong
By Christine Sampson Organización Latino Americana of Eastern Long Island (OLA) this week announced it has received a three-year...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
May 1, 20185 min read
Immigration Anxiety the Focus at Packed OLA Forum
By Judy D’Mello The crammed pews of Christ Episcopal Church in Sag Harbor one evening last week served as a reminder of the community's...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
Jan 14, 20183 min read
Una Conversación con Minerva Pérez
By Christine Sampson y Gaby Cabrera Funcionarios electos y organizaciones de abogacía en común han identificado la falta de transporte...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
Sep 19, 20173 min read
Point of View: Two Ears, One Mouth
By Minerva Perez Four hours a night, once a week for 12 weeks. No, I was not binge watching bad TV. I was taking part in a reinstated...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
Jul 1, 20173 min read
Groups Celebrate Empowerment at Two Forums
By Christine Sampson A pair of upcoming events aimed at empowering young women to achieve their fullest potential will bring quite a few...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
Jul 5, 20162 min read
Springs School Board Continues To Face Community Concerns Over Latino Outreach
By Jon Winkler A vote to form a Latino Parents Committee that some expected at Tuesday night’s Springs School Board of Education meeting...
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OLA of Eastern Long Island
May 25, 20161 min read
Premiando a las Latinas de éxito en Long Island
El 19 de mayo la revista Long Island Latino – Magazine & TV y Empowering Women TV & Radio, llevaron a cabo la 2da. edición anual de los...
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