DHCCF Presents $350,000
in College Scholarships
DHCCF Presents $350,000
in College Scholarships at DISD
June 12, 2006
By Mauricio Navarro, DHCCF
DALLAS - The
Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation
presented $350,000 in college scholarships at
the Dallas
Independent School District (DISD) today (10:00am).
This includes a community scholarship contribution
of $150,000 from Education
is Freedom, the newest DHCCF partner. The
check was presented during a press conference
today at the DISD Administration Building. The
college scholarships will benefit many DISD seniors
and other deserving area students pursuing higher
education.
The DHCCF, founded in 1990, made
a ground breaking donation to the DISD in 2003
providing more than quarter of a million dollars
in scholarships. Since then, the DCHCCF has met
and raised their commitment each year, increasing
this year's donation by $50,000.
"For 16 years, the Dallas
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation has consistently
raised the bar of excellence when it comes to
its commitment to the students of this community,"
said Victor M. Zepeda, Chairman of the Board,
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. "The
Dallas Independent School District, its principals,
counselors and teachers are to be commended for
educating and preparing our youth to take the
road to higher education and leadership."
The press conference precluded an
annual awards ceremony celebrating the accomplishments
of the scholarship winners. The 26th Annual Stars
on the Rise Scholarship Awards Banquet and Silent
auction will be held at the Fairmont
Hotel, Regency Ballroom on Wed., June 21 at
7:00 p.m. with keynote speaker, The Honorable
Rick Noriega, Texas
House of Representatives.
The check presentation included
Dr. Michael Hinojosa, General Superintendent,
DISD; Victor Zepeda, GDHCC Chairman; Maricela
Aguilar, President, Dallas Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce Foundation; and Gabriel Almanza and Angel
Reyes, Co-Chairs, "Stars on the Rise
Education Banquet.
DHCCF is a 501(c)(3) organization.
All donations are tax deductible to the extent
permissible by law.
Contact: Mauricio Navarro
(469) 733-8137
navarro@raizpr.com
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