-CORRECTION, May 18, 1996-The Spanish Community Association is funded by the City of York. The following list was incorrect about the source of its funding.*** People often confuse the agencies and groups that serve the Latino population in York. Here are brief profiles of each: The York Spanish American Center: This is a United Way member agency that provides training. It was founded in 1974.York Spanish Community Association: This organization is a private relief organization...
A DRUG and alcohol support service for Sydney's Spanish community has opened in Fairfield, offering information and emotional support to people who are using drugs, and to their families and friends. Opened by the Spanish and Latin American Association for Social Assistance, the centre provides people with information about drugs and alcohol, as well as emotional support through counselling, group activities and home visits.Program co-ordinator Paola Campos said the service was...
A map of Spain was pinned up at the front of St Christopher's Catholic Cathedral in Manuka last night.Above it, candles flickered as a reminder of the lives lost in the Madrid train bombings on April 11. As members of Canberra's Spanish community came together in prayer, a tear was brought to the eye of Marisa Gonzalez. Though she grew up in Canberra, Ms Gonzalez is part of Canberra's Spanish community and instigated last night's memorial...
The Barrio Boyzz, one of the hottest new singing sensations in the Spanish music world, will appear March 15 at Bally's Grand Hotel Casino. Opening for the Barrio Boyzz will be the Latin band, Tiempo Noventa. There also will be a surprise guest star.The concert begins at 9 p.m. in the Cambridge Ballroom and benefits the Spanish Community Center of Atlantic County. Tickets are $35 and are available at the Spanish Community Centers in Atlantic City, 345-1249, and Landisville,...