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Call for Submissions Emerging Latin Artists

Para Los Niños de Highline invites local emerging Latino artists, or those who are not yet widely recognized, to submit proposals to create the commissioned artwork for our 2026 Gala, which this year will be centered on the theme “Harmony”. Each year, our Gala celebrates creativity and diversity, offering a unique platform for emerging artists […]

International Women’s Day: Memory, Rights, and the Path Toward Equality

International Women’s Day is a date that symbolizes the tireless struggle of women for the recognition and defense of our labor and social rights. This day is a milestone on the path toward a more equal and just society, and it pays tribute to decades of collective efforts led by women and social movements that […]

We celebrate the legacy of Black History Month

At Para Los Niños, we recognize the valuable contributions of the Afro-descendant community and its role in the history and development of the United States. Each February, the country celebrates Black History Month, a time to highlight the legacy, achievements, and struggles of the African American community. This initiative has its roots in the early […]

The legacy that continues to inspire: Martin Luther King Jr.

The legacy that continues to inspire: Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a central figure in the civil rights movement in the United States, recognized for his leadership in the fight against discrimination and racial segregation through nonviolent civil disobedience. His tireless work helped drive historic changes in favor of equality and […]

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as El Mes de la Hispanidad. This commemoration recognizes and honors the achievements, contributions, and impact of the Latin American community across all areas of U.S. society. During this month, we pay tribute to Hispanic leaders who have made history […]

Internship Graduation 2025

Spanish Below Our internship program has given 11th and 12th grade students the opportunity to work directly with mentors within our organization. Throughout the program, students visited various local nonprofit organizations, allowing them to gain a better understanding of different missions and community needs. In addition to these hands-on experiences, the interns participated in a […]

End-of-School-Year Celebrations 2024–2025 at Para Los Niños de Highline

Para Los Niños de Highline celebrated the graduations and closing ceremonies for the 2024–2025 school year with more than 250 participants. The programs Aprendamos Juntos, Jugando y Aprendiendo, Adult Computer Classes, Latinx Youth Program, and Coding stood out for the progress and achievements of their students. The celebrations highlighted the positive impact of continuing education […]

Change Champions: Para Los Niños

We are honored to have been recognized as a “Change Champion” in partnership with Boeing—an initiative that uplifts local organizations making a meaningful impact in their communities.  During the match, on Saturday, April 19th, we were proud to represent our families and community as we were celebrated for our continued work supporting the Latin American […]

Para Los Niños Unveils New Mission Statement to Reflect Growing Impact

Para Los Niños de Highline is excited to announce the launch of our newly revised mission statement. This updated mission reflects the evolving scope of our work and our continued commitment to serving the Latin American community in King County. “The mission of Para Los Niños de Highline is to support the success of the […]

International Women’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to equality and justice.

Spanish below International Women’s Day is a recognition of the rights and achievements that women have attained through years of demonstrations and historical struggles. These struggles have had as their main objective equality in all areas of work, seeking to build a society without gender gaps and with a more solid democratic quality. Thanks to […]

Para Los Niños Builds a Stronger Sense of Home for Immigrant Families

“Home was no longer a place but a feeling, something I carried inside me, even as I crossed borders and walked unfamiliar streets.” – Reyna Grande, The Distance Between Us Spanish below Longing for home is such a familiar theme for immigrants, and the members of Para Los Niños (PLN) are no exception. Against many […]

Let’s Celebrate Black History Month

Spanish below This February, we join together to commemorate Black History Month in the United States, a holiday that, since 1976, was officially extended by U.S. President Gerald Ford. This year, we celebrate the 99th anniversary of the first celebration, which began in 1915 as a week dedicated to recognizing and validating the contributions and […]

A Homage to Martin Luther King, Jr.

Spanish Below Every January 19th, the federal celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. is held as a tribute to the life and legacy of one of the most influential leaders in the struggle for civil rights in the United States. His main work focused on the fight against racial discrimination and the defense of equal […]

End of Year Celebration at PLN

Spanish below We hope this message finds you well! On December 20th we gathered to share and celebrate the diligent hard work carried out during 2024 at PLN. The board of directors, the staff and the collaborators had fun amidst games, laughter, gratitude and good wishes, recognizing our work, to continue improving day by day […]

Between Traditions and Art in PLN

Spanish Below PLN once again partnered with The Highline Heritage Museum, City of Burien, BUrke Museum, El Rey 1360, Northwest Orchestra, Highline College Start Zone, Somos Mujeres Latinas, Southwest Youth and Family Services and other sister organizations to plan and host La Posada, a Mexican Christmas tradition. Almost 400 people attended this celebration where games, […]

A Thank You and Pictures from Our ¡Celebración! Gala

A Thank You and Pictures from Our ¡Celebración! Gala Thanks to you, this year’s ¡Celebración! Para Los Niños’ Gala was a success!  We at Para Los Niños de Highline  want to thank you for supporting such a meaningful evening for us at ¡Celebración!, our Annual Gala on Saturday, November 16th. Together, as an organized  and […]

Start of Programs 2024/2025 School Year

October began and at Para los Niños we started our Programs for the 2024/2025 School Year. With a full registration and a lot of enthusiasm, more than 130 families from our Latino community of the Highline Public School District participating in the various activities that each of the programs has prepared for the children, youth […]

Join Us in Bringing Joy to Local Children – Annual Toy Drive

As we approach the gift giving season, Para los Niños de Highline is excited to kick off our annual toy drive to bring joy to children in our community. How You Can Make a Difference: We invite you to join us in making this season special for local children ages 0-18 by donating new, unwrapped […]

Save the date Giving Tuesday November 28th 2023

As Giving Tuesday is a week away on November 28, 2023, we are thrilled to highlight the incredible strides we have taken together in the past year. At Para los Niños de Highline, our dedicated team has been working diligently to holistically meet the needs of Latino  children and their families through fun education, parent […]

Mi Tierra’s Gala Eve: Are You Ready?

The moment we’ve all been eagerly awaiting is almost here—our “Mi Tierra” Gala is merely a day tomorrow! 🎉✨ We are thrilled to share this yearly celebration with you. Tomorrow, be prepared to step into a memorable evening, where culture, art, and unique auction items converge to support a noble cause. From the thrill of sports memorabilia to […]

An exciting start to Aprendamos Juntos

Monday was an exciting day as it was the first day of our “Let’s Learn Together” program! 👨In this unique program, parents and children come together to learn. Parents are taking English classes level 1 and 2, while children in Kindergarten through 8th grade are receiving academic support🚀👩‍🏫👨‍👦‍👦 Together, we are building a path to […]

A special thank you to our sponsors!

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Inatai Foundation and Seamar Community Health Centers for their generous sponsorship of our 2023 Gala, “Mi Tierra.” 🌟✨ Thank you for believing in our mission and for being such invaluable partners. 🙏🏽🎉 #CommunitySupport #mitierrapln #Gratitude #TogetherWeMakeADifference

Final Week! Early Bird Special Ends on October 10th

The excitement for our upcoming annual gala is building, and we want to remind you that our early bird tickets will only be available for one more week. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable evening. In our upcoming reminder, we’re excited to share some helpful tips to assist individuals in inviting […]

Celebrating summer camp triumphs and securing your spot at our annual gala.

We hope you are thriving in your current endeavors🌟We are thrilled to share the exciting news of the resounding success of our Para los Niños Summer Camps! 🏕️ This year’s camps were filled with fun, laughter, and incredible learning experiences for approximately 80 children at Hazel Valley Elementary.Our young campers had a blast engaging in […]

Celebrando la unidad y el impacto en la comunidad: Para los Niños de Highline dia de trabajo en equipo en el centro de Seattle

🎉 ¡Noticias emocionantes! 🎉 ¡Nuestra organización  tuvo un increíble día de trabajo en equipo en el centro de Seattle! Nos inspiramos en los increíbles oradores invitados que compartieron sus historias sobre cómo lograr un impacto positivo. Los talleres interactivos fortalecieron nuestras habilidades como equipo, fomentando la unidad. Adquirimos habilidades valiosas e ideas innovadoras para mejorar […]

Gracias Seattle Times

Para los Niños de Highline quisiera extender un sincero agradecimiento al Seattle Times por su artículo reciente que destacó la importancia de la creación de un entorno de aprendizaje donde padres e hijos puedan convivir y aprender juntos. Estos son principios que son fundamentales para nuestra misión, y estamos encantados de que el Seattle Times […]

Inicio Early Giving Campaña GiveBIG 2023

Estamos emocionados de anunciar que estamos a 3 semanas de uno de nuestros mayores eventos de recaudación de fondos del año. ¡GiveBIG 2023 el 3 y 4 de mayo! ¡La donación anticipada comienza hoy! Gracias por Compartir! https://www.wagives.org/organization/plnwa Early Giving for GiveBIG 2023 Starts Today! We are excited to announce that we are 3 weeks […]

Promotoras y Community Health Workers Program

Con la primavera y temporada de alergias a la vuelta de la esquina, queríamos compartir y destacar estos importantes Recursos de Salud Comunitaria. Aquí en PLN nos enorgullecemos de conectar a la comunidad Latina con recursos de atención médica de alta calidad. Tenemos 4 promotoras de Salud certificadas por el departamento de salud en el […]

Dia de la mujer

Feliz Día Internacional de la Mujer! Hoy celebramos los notables logros y el progreso que han conseguido las mujeres en todo el mundo; y honramos la fuerza, la resiliencia y el coraje de todas las mujeres, en particular de aquellas que han enfrentado barreras sistémicas y discriminación.  Como organización latina sin fines de lucro, reconocemos […]

Día de Reyes 2023

In many Latin countries the generosity of the season and gifts to children is celebrated in many Hispanic and Latin countries as The Kings Day on January 6th. Our Aprendamos Juntos, Play & Learn, and Leadership Academy programs celebrated this traditional day on the 4th of January of this year. We want to thank Remitly […]

A Thank You and Pictures from Our Progreso Gala

Thanks to you, this year’s Progreso Para Los Niños Gala was a success! We would like to take this moment to thank you for your participation and continued support of Para Los Niños. Together, we raised $67,846 to support our programs and services. Your generosity and involvement make it possible for us to continue assisting […]

Giving Tuesday 2022

Our team works hard to support and bring awareness to empower Latino immigrant kids and their families through education, parent leadership development, and cultural heritage preservation. Thank you for your support to sustain our vibrant community. In the last year alone we assisted over 1700 Latino households with food assistance, COVID-19 information and vaccines, rental assistance, school, […]

THANK YOU!

Thanks to you, this year’s Progreso Para Los Niños Gala was a success! We would like to take this moment to thank you for your participation and continued support of Para Los Niños. Together, we raised $67,846 to support our programs and services. Your generosity and involvement make it possible for us to continue assisting over 1700 […]

See our official program for “Progreso” PLN’s Gala

After two years of running a virtual event, we are excited to announce that Progreso, our annual fundraiser, will be back in person this year!  Celebrate in person with us at Club Sur on Saturday, November 5, 2022, starting at 4:30 PM with special live music from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm by Sin Fronteras folklore. The […]

Our Early Bird pricing will end this Wednesday, October 12th!!

You have until this Wednesday, October 12th to take advantage of Early Bird pricing. Get your tickets now! Did you hear the big news? Our annual Gala, is back in person this year! This year, our theme is “Progreso.”  Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 5th at Club Sur. Come enjoy tasty local food and drink and delight in […]

Aplica a los fondos de apoyo ya!

Aplica a los fondos de apoyo ya! Fondo 1: El Fondo de Asistencia del Condado de King está aquí para ayudar a los residentes inmigrantes del Condado de King que no son elegibles para el dinero del estímulo federal y los beneficios de desempleo. ¡Los solicitantes aprobados pueden recibir $1,000! Fondo 2: El programa de […]

King County Adult Dental Program

We want to celebrate the King County Adult Dental Program (KCADP) and expand our appreciation for the successful partnership and collaboration between Public Health – Seattle & King County and our grassroots community-based organization, we share a common goal to support the community. We are a great team!

PLN June Graduations 2022

PLN June Graduations Early learning, High Schoolers, Youth Programing Club,  Aprendamos Juntos, and Adult Computer Lab  High Schoolers Graduates Lia Muñoz is pictured here after graduating from Evergreen High School. She was an active volunteer in our program Aprendamos Juntos. Her help was and continues to be much appreciated.  Andrea Croasdaile was a part of our Latinx […]

Black History Month 2022

Black History Month 2022 While Black History Month is celebrated officially throughout February, it should be an every-day effort to uplift Black voices and celebrate Black stories. It’s also important to acknowledge that both the United States and Latin America have a history of overlooking the achievements of Black folks. We typically associate Black History […]

December 2021 Newsletter

Pilot Promotoras de Salud Cohort: Ready to Serve “(I appreciated) the knowledge we acquired about culture and personality – since this will help me perform my job as a promotora in the organization and my community.” – Participant in Para Los Niños’ pilot Promotoras de Salud cohort When parent leaders at Para Los Niños recommended […]

New Traditions: Sea Hawkers Latin American Club and Tres Lecheria Toy Drive

Versión en Español While many adult students wrote about customs practiced in their home countries, a few described new family holiday traditions celebrated in the United States. For several years, PLN has gathered holiday toys for participants in our programs. In the face of a pandemic that has devastated many families’ finances, it made sense […]

Nuevas Tradiciones: Sea Hawkers Latin American Club y Tres Lecheria Toy Drive.

Si bien muchos estudiantes adultos escribieron sobre las costumbres practicadas en sus países de origen, algunos describieron nuevas tradiciones festivas familiares celebradas en los Estados Unidos. Durante varios años, PLN ha reunido juguetes navideños para los participantes de nuestros programas. Frente a una pandemia que ha devastado las finanzas de muchas familias, tenía sentido continuar […]

De México a Burien: La Posada

También en diciembre, PLN se asoció con The Highline Heritage Museum, City of Burien, Southwest Youth and Family Services y otras organizaciones hermanas para planificar y organizar La Posada, una tradición navideña mexicana que recrea el viaje de María y José para encontrar refugio. Varios estudiantes adultos de inglés escribieron sobre las celebraciones de Las […]

From Mexico to Burien: La Posada

Versión en Español Also in December, PLN partnered with The Highline Heritage Museum, City of Burien, Southwest Youth and Family Services and other sister organizations  to plan and organize La Posada, a Mexican Christmas tradition reenacting Mary and Joseph’s journey to find shelter. Several Adult English students wrote about Las Posadas celebrations in their Mexican […]

PLN ayuda a los padres a preservar y transmitir tradiciones culturales

Proyecto de escritura de la clase de inglés para adultos: Nuestras tradiciones culturales y recuerdos familiares. En la introducción al libro bilingüe para niños, Family Pictures, la escritora Sandra Cisneros dice: “Dicen que cada imagen cuenta una historia. Pero las fotos de Carmen Lomas Garza cuentan muchas, muchas historias ”. Cuando los estudiantes adultos de […]

PLN Helps Parents Preserve and Pass Down Cultural Traditions

Versión en Español Adult English Class Writing Project: Our Cultural Traditions and Family Memories In the introduction to the bilingual children’s book, Family Pictures, writer Sandra Cisneros says, “They say every picture tells a story. But the pictures of Carmen Lomas Garza tell many, many stories.” When the Level 2 adult English students in our […]

Cohorte Piloto de Promotoras de Salud: Listas para servir

“(Agradezco) el conocimiento que adquirimos sobre la cultura y la personalidad, ya que esto me ayudará a realizar mi trabajo como promotora en la organización y en mi comunidad”. – Participante en la cohorte piloto de Promotoras de Salud de Para Los Niños. Cuando los padres líderes en Para Los Niños recomendaron que iniciemos un […]

Pilot Promotoras de Salud Cohort: Ready to Serve

Versión en Español Pilot Promotoras de Salud Cohort: Ready to Serve “(I appreciated) the knowledge we acquired about culture and personality – since this will help me perform my job as a promotora in the organization and my community.” – Participant in Para Los Niños’ pilot Promotoras de Salud cohort When parent leaders at Para […]

THANK YOU For Making Our Gala A Success!

THANK YOU For Making Our Gala A Success! Dear Friend, Thanks to you, this year’s ¡UNIDOS! Para Los Niños Gala! was a virtual success! I would like to take this moment to thank you for your participation and continued support of Para Los Niños. Together, we raised $41,250 in support of our programs and services. Your generosity and involvement make it possible for us to continue assisting […]

You’re Invited to our ¡UNIDOS! Gala 2021

Versión en Español We’re thrilled to announce our 2021 Virtual Gala keynote speaker is Dr. Lonnie Tristan Renteria (he/him/they/them), Lonnie has continued Puentes’ founder Maria Jose Cote’s vision of making accessible mental health interventions available to immigrant communities. He is both a therapist and educator. His education and experience cover a broad range of subjects […]

Progress | Progreso

Versión en Español Welcome back to the virtual unveiling of our 4 new murals. We invite you to come and visit our new murals (3 of them are outside our offices and can be viewed at any time). Art is of great importance to our community and this summer we have been able to create […]

New Mural by Raquel García Martínez

Versión en Español Welcome back to the virtual unveiling of our 4 new murals. We invite you to come and visit our new murals (3 of them are outside and can be viewed at any time). Art is of great importance to our community and this summer we have been able to create captivating murals […]

Summer 2021 Newsletter

Versión en Español Open House 2021 In July we had our first Open House followed by our second in August. Guests enjoyed a tour of our new offices, traditional appetizers, a silent auction, a resource table (with current information on our programs) with free books and prizes, and the unveiling of our 4 new murals. […]

New Mural by Amaranta Sandys

Versión en español Welcome back to the virtual unveiling of our 4 new murals. We invite you to come and visit our new murals (3 of them are outside and can be viewed at any time). Art is of great importance to our community and this summer we have been able to create captivating murals […]

Open House August 2021

We had our second Para Los Niños Open House. Guests enjoyed a tour of our new offices, traditional appetizers, a silent auction, a resource table (with current information on our programs) with free books and prizes, and the unveiling of our 4 new murals. They were able to learn more about our programs by talking […]

“Programando Nuestro Futuro” New Mural

Versión en español Art is of great importance to our community and this summer we have been able to create captivating murals at our Para Los Niños office. We invite you to come and visit our new murals (3 of them are outside and can be viewed at any time). Our first virtual unveil is […]

Summer Resource Fair 2021

Versión en Español Para Los Niños held its second Summer Resource Fair for our community in front of our new office in downtown Burien. We wanted to continue the spirit of our summer programs, Descubriendo Nuestra Cultura (Discovering Our Culture) and Alrededor del Mundo (Around the World). Families received school and art supplies, sports equipment, and several books […]

Community Vaccine Fair – July 2021

We had a free COVID-19 vaccine fair last month in collaboration with Public Health – Seattle & King County. Community members could pick which vaccine they wanted (Pfizer, J&J, Moderna) and received a gift card and two swag bags one of them was provided by Molina Healthcare and the other by Public Health – Seattle & […]

OPEN HOUSE JULY 2021

Earlier this month we had our first Open House. Guests enjoyed a tour of our new offices, traditional appetizers, drinks, a silent auction, and the unveiling of our 4 new murals. They were able to learn more about our programs by talking to staff and volunteer community members. We were joined by two of the […]

Mil Gracias

We want to thank King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove and his commitment to the Latinx community’s advancement. We are grateful for the $50,000 grant we received to continue COVID-19 assistance for the PLN community. Queremos agradecer al Miembro del Concilio del Condado de King Dave Upthegrove y su compromiso con el avance de la comunidad […]

Evento Comunitario de Vacunacion contra COVID-19

Version in English En colaboración con Salud Pública – Seattle & King County Y Para Los Niños lo invitamos a hacer una cita para recibir su Vacuna contra COVID-19 – Las primeras 50 personas que se vacunen recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $25. Jueves 29 de Julio de 10am – 2pm – Vacunas disponibles: […]

Board Update

Versión en Español Since 2013 Roxana Pardo Garcia has served on the Board of Directors for Para los Niños. In 2019 she was appointed Board Chair, Roxana has dedicated over 8 years of service to PLN and the Latinx Community. We want to thank Roxana and wish her the best on her new journey as […]

Happy Pride Month 2021

Pride Month in June first started to celebrate the Stonewall Rebellion – protests in response to police brutality on 28 June 1969 which paved the way to the LGBTQ+ rights movement. A year later, on 28 June 1970, the first-ever Pride parade took place in New York City. It also celebrates all the protests and […]

May 2021 Newsletter

Versión en Español PLN in the Community  Awards We are excited to have earned a Community Leadership Award at the Washington Association of School Administrators 2020-2021 Region 110 Honorary Awards. Thank you to Highline Public Schools for nominating us and continuing to support us. Special thanks to our volunteers and staff who worked tirelessly during […]

GiveBIG 2021: We did it!

Versión en Español We wanted to thank everyone for your support during the GiveBIG 2021 campaign. Thank you to all our donors, padrinos, madrinas, anonymous donors, and those who provided matching funds. Thanks to supporters like you, we have been able to reach our goal of $5,000 – we raised $14,011. We are grateful to […]

March 2021 Newsletter

Versión en español Distributing kits to the community Thank you to Arcora Foundation who donated dental kits to Para Los Niños and also to our anonymous donor who donated hand sanitizers. We have been able to create kits for families thanks to those organizations that include hand sanitizers, a stress ball, face masks and dental […]

February 2021 Newsletter

Versión en español On February 4th, we invited members of our community to meet with Para Los Niños staff and learn more about the programs we offer. We connected with over 100 attendees on Zoom and held break-out sessions to get more feedback about what they would like to see. We are hoping to host more of […]

Black History Month

Versión en español While Black History Month is celebrated officially throughout February, it should be an every-day effort to uplift Black voices and celebrate Black stories. It’s also important to acknowledge that both the United States and Latin America have a history of overlooking the achievements of Black folks. Because of this, we will be […]

January 2021 Newsletter

Versión en español Learn more about our donor survey, how we ended 2020, and our plans for this year in our first newsletter of 2021! 2020 definitely had its ups and downs, but we ended the year on a high note and would love to hear what you think! Your feedback means a lot to […]

Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Versión en español Today, and every day, we honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. He was born on January 15, 1929 but it is celebrated as a federal holiday every third Monday in January. Martin Luther King, Jr., dedicated his life to fighting racism and achieving racial equality […]

Keep yourself and your loved ones safe from COVID-19

Versión en español As we enter the new year, it’s important to continue to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. Here are some tips: Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth and fits snugly Always wear a mask in public places and around people who do not live with you Wash […]

Toy Drive 2020

Versión en español We want to thank Tres Lecheria, Colores Spanish Immersion Pre-School, and The Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle and the Olympic and Rainier Empire (ISCSORE) for their partnership during this year’s toy drive. This year, we were able to assist the families registered in our programs by providing toys to their children between […]

The Work We Do

Versión en español At this year’s virtual gala, Floreciendo 2020, we debuted a video showcasing the work we do in South King County to uplift the Latinx community. We want to thank Resource Media for coming out to our Burien office to film this and for providing the captions to the video so that it […]

Floreciendo 2020 – Gracias

Versión en español Thanks to your support, we were able to raise $42,839.81 during our first-ever virtual gala! This year, Para Los Niños underwent plenty of unforeseen challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic but, despite this, we pushed forward. We have continued our programs, created new ones, and have provided resources to the community.It has been a trying […]

Dia de Los Muertos 2020

Versión en español This year, Para Los Niños is proud to be celebrating Dia de Los Muertos with Burien Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services from November 1st to November 15th. During this time, ofrendas (altars) will be available for viewing throughout Downtown Burien. Every night from 6 PM to 8 PM, the ofrendas will be […]

Now Offering Computer Classes

Versión en español Para Los Niños is proud to announce that we will be offering computer classes to the community. These classes will start will cover topics depending on what each person needs. Attendees can ask any questions or concerns they have surrounding technology. Our Computer Lab assistant, Citlaly will be covering topics from how […]

Latinx Art Exhibition on display – UPDATED November 2020

Versión en español Para Los Niños is excited to have partnered with Highline Heritage Museum and the City of Burien to create the Latinx Art Exhibition. The exhibition showcases art from youth in the Highline area. The museum is not open to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions but the art will be on a […]

Floreciendo 2020 – Annual Virtual Gala

Versión en español Para Los Niños is excited to announce out virtual gala,“Floreciendo,” on November 20, 2020 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM via Zoom. For the safety of our staff and our community, we are hosting our annual fundraiser online. While it may look different from previous years, with your support, we can create […]

Highline Heritage Museum Partnership – Tu Voto Vale

Versión en español We have partnered up with Highline Heritage Museum for their series, “Our Voice: Social Justice in Times of COVID-19.” Through this partnership, we are highlighting the importance of voting and the impact it has on our community. Watch the video below to hear from some special guests about how voting can impact […]

Summer Resource Fair 2020

Versión en español To continue the spirit of our summer programs, Descubriendo Nuestra Cultura (Discovering Our Culture) and Alrededor del Mundo (Around the World), Para Los Niños held a Summer Resource Fair for our community in front of our new office in downtown Burien. There was music, tacos, and giveaways for the whole family. This event couldn’t […]

August 2020 Newsletter

Versión en español Thank you Santos E. Collazos, Centro Rendu, and the City of Burien for your assistance during the move. A special thank you to architect Jan Noorda, whose expertise and consultation helped us create our new home. PLN Summer Resource Fair: Come meet our staff and pick up resources for the coming school year […]

Latinx Art Showcase

Versión en español Para Los Niños has partnered with the Highline Heritage Museum to give our youth an opportunity to showcase their art. Submitted works will be on display at the museum throughout the month of October.Space is limited. Please submit your art in a timely manner. Kids and youth in grades K-12 are encouraged […]

We’ve Moved / Nos mudamos

We have moved to a new home in the heart of Burien! We are excited to continue our work in fostering academic success in every Latino student through parent and community involvement. Thank you Santos E. Collazos, Centro Rendu, and the City of Burien for your assistance during the move. A special thank you to architect […]

Feeding El Pueblo: A Community Food Drive

Versión en español Para Los Niños has been working to provide our Latinx community of Highline with resources to better manage this pandemic. One of the projects we are working on is Feeding El Pueblo, a community food drive. We have partnered with La Roxay Productions, the Southwest Youth and Family Services, Colectiva Legal del […]

July 2020 Newsletter

Versión en español What We’ve Been Doing:We have continued our work to provide you with modified programming and resources throughout the COVID-19 crisis by working with the community to make masks, partnering with other organizations for food and mask distributions, as well as moved to a new home.Read more about our commitment to you and our community […]

Black Lives Matter

PLN stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. We thank you for leading our society towards greater human rights.

Versión en Español Every newscast, newspaper, and social media feed these days is filled with images of massive protests at major cities and small towns across the US. Images of great demonstrations are now coming in from major cities across the globe. All these demonstrations and protests are a venue to express people’s discontent with […]

With gratitude!

Versión en español COVID-19 has negatively impacted everyone. It has especially hit hard the Latinx community. Some Latinos work in industries that are considered essential or jobs that cannot be done remotely. Many families have no child care services available, and due to the economic impact on business and employers, many have been laid off. […]

Coronavirus COVID-19

Versión en Español Health Alert Here some important warnings regarding the new Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) that Public Health – Seattle & King County would like to share: The most important issue right now is to spread messages of calm that include facts. Panic will make this issue much worse.  The vast majority of the illnesses […]

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