OLA (Latin American Organization) of the East of Long Island is proud to announce the launch of “creating legacies: Latin companies that invest in the future of Latin youth of the east of Long Island”.
Hispanic companies participating in this noble initiative are:
Johanna Sanchez – Bilingual Law Practice,
Joel Vintimilla – JPL Contractor Inc.,
Juan Lazo – Jimmy Jim’s Delicatessen,
Michelle Perez and Isabel Saavedra – Saavedra & Pérez Law,
Pilar Quichimbo – Four Oaks Cafe & Juice Bar,
Hector Quichimbo & Eulalia Lazo – Bilingual Law Practice,
Adrián Sánchez – Miak Carpentry.
To date, Ola of Eastern Long Island has awarded multiano scholarships to 25 EAST ED students for professional training programs, two or four years in universities.
These scholarships offer the beneficiaries $ 4,500 annually with continuous financial, academic and emotional support during the duration of the program.
The wave scholarships have been financed almost exclusively by the member of the board of directors and philanthropist, Michael Donovan, along with his wife, Linda Donovan.
«We thank Mrs. Quichimbo and the seven Latin companies, since her support marks an important evolution of our program. Since the beginning of our fund in 2019, our intention was to create a program that supported the student and his family in the most complete way possible, ”says Minerva Pérez, Ola Executive Director.
«Now that we have created a successful process and structure, we turn to our Latin companies and the members of the Latin community to expand this fund. With the union of Latin business leaders, we can take advantage of our collective power to achieve a lasting impact. This is just the beginning, ”said Pérez.
“Education is the most powerful tool that one can lead to any space or situation,” says Yesenia Quichimbo, Ecuadorian and proud graduated from the East Hampton high school, who has been fundamental in the launch of this initiative that expands the existing wave scholarship fund.
«This background is not only scholarships, but about building a legacy of opportunities, leadership and faith in our youth. Latin Youth faces disproportionate challenges, particularly limited access to capital. This fund directly addresses that gap with community -driven solutions, ”Quichimbo continued.
Quichimbo has a degree in Political Science from St. Joseph’s University and understands that the future of our communities depends on the success of our youth.
Through the “Creating Legacies Scholarship Fund” (Scholarship Fund creating legacies) it was proposed to boost Latin students and celebrate their achievements, creating not only opportunities, but also a lasting impact and strengthening community ties.
Quichimbo serves his community as a real estate agent in Saunders & Associates, using his platform to promote equity, representation and collective progress.
For more information on the wave scholarship fund, call 631-899-3441 by phone.
Founded in 2002, with Ola of Eastern Long Island, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the defense of Latinos rights, which works in five localities of the East End: East Hampton, Southampton, Riverhead, Southold and Shelter Island.
Eastern Long Island wave works to create a more equitable East End for Latin immigrants through the promotion of fair and inclusive government and school policies; the protection of families; the promotion of power and unity among Hispanics through leadership workshops and other programs; and the construction of bridges between the different sectors of the community through the celebration of art and culture.
