Tuesday, September 23, 2008

In the News!

Hey, guess what?

We're in the news! Check out the article on our 'Somos Vecinos/We are Neighbors' program here!

Monday, September 8, 2008

Casa Latina Groundbreaking

On Sept 8, 2008 Casa Latina had its long awaited groundbreaking for its new home.



Marcia Almquist shows off the model of our new campus.

We had great food --- chicken tamales with mole......yum!




inspiring speeches.....





And..... finally....the ceremonial destruction of our trailer, "temporary" office for our Workers Center for 8 years. Mayor Nickels gets ready to do the first ceremonial whack.





King County Councilmember Larry Gossett takes a turn. .....



look at that swing! does he play baseball??!!

Other "swingers" included State Representative Phyllis Kenney Guitierrez, State Representative Sharon Tomiko-Santos, State Representative Zack Hudgins, State Senator Adam Kline, King County Councilmember Dow Constantine, and King County Councilmember Larry Phillips.

Dreaming of a place to look for work with dignity