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 […]
Our Corazón-Centered Celebration, Highlights from Gala 2025
On November 15, the Corazón Gala 2025 we successfully held, the annual fundraising event of Para Los Niños de Highline, bringing together allies, community members, sponsors, godmothers, godfathers, and collaborators committed to the well-being of Latin American families in South King County. The gala aimed to strengthen the eight comprehensive programs the organization provides for […]
Gala 2025
Hola, Happy greetings from us here at Para Los Niños de Highline! I hope this season is bringing you new opportunities. I have an impactful sponsorship opportunity for our Annual Fundraising Dinner Gala, Armonía, scheduled for November 14, 2026, 5:00 PM in Seattle. I would like to invite you to become part of this special […]
Early Bird Tickets for the Corazón Gala 2025
We are pleased to announce that early bird tickets for our Corazón Gala 2025 are now available for purchase. Once again, we have the opportunity to come together and celebrate with our partners, friends, and community more than 21 years of shared goals. The Corazón Gala 2025 will continue this tradition, strengthening bonds with those who have accompanied […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Save the date! PLN’s Annual Gala ¡Celebración!, Nov 16th.
You’re invited! Grab your calendar and save the date for our annual Gala ¡Celebración! on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. More information coming soon. Spanish below ¡Estás invitado! Aparta la fecha, de este gran evento en tu calendario para nuestra Gala ¡Celebración! Sábado 16 de noviembre 2024. Pronto más información.
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 […]
Relive the best Gala Moments
We are overwhelmed with gratitude as we reflect on the incredible success of our recent Gala. Your presence added a touch of elegance and warmth to the evening, making it a truly memorable event. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who joined us for an eventful night of celebration. […]
Cheers to You! Your Presence Made Mi Tierra’s Gala a Night We’ll Always Remember
Together We raised $75,845!😍🙌 As the echoes of laughter, the warmth of camaraderie, and the memories of our Mi Tierra Fundraising Gala night continue to linger, we are taking a moment to express our profound gratitude for those that attended the gala and our extended community. The invaluable contribution to our event’s success is thanks […]
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 […]
Gala Countdown: Just 1 Week Away!
In just one week, the moment we’ve all been eagerly anticipating will finally arrive. Our annual gala is drawing near, and our excitement is reaching new heights. We’ve meticulously crafted an incredible evening filled with sophistication, captivating entertainment, and unforgettable moments. This will be an extraordinary experience.As we count down the days, we want to ensure you […]
Last Chance: Gala Ticket Sales End On Friday, November 10th!
With the much-anticipated Mi Tierra Gala just around the corner, we’re here to remind you that time is running out to secure your tickets! Ticket sales for our Gala will end promptly on Friday, November 10th. This is your final opportunity to join us for a night of elegance, entertainment, and community. 📅 Event Details: Date: […]
Celebrate Día de Muertos with us! And mark your calendars for the Para los Niños de Highline Gala – just 2 weeks away!
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, we’re delighted to invite you to join us for a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Friday, November 3rd. This special day is all about honoring and remembering those who have gone before us while embracing the beauty of […]
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 […]
It’s Finally Here Early Bird Tickets To Our Gala Mi Tierra 2023 Are On Sale For A Limited Time
We hope this message finds you well and filled with anticipation because we have some exciting news to share!We are thrilled to announce that Early Bird Tickets for our biggest event of the year, the Mi Tierra 2023 Gala, are now available! This event promises an unforgettable evening filled with incredible live music, a captivating […]
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 […]
Celebrating Achievements and sentimental Moments: A Week of Graduations at Para Los Niños de Highline
We recently celebrated a commemorative and inspiring week filled with multiple graduation ceremonies. From the little ones in our Early Learning programs to the dedicated individuals in our High School Programming Club, our fearless Adult Computer Lab graduates, our Aprendamos Juntos graduates and our talented Interns, each milestone was celebrated with joy and pride. Join […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Unidos 2021 Program
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 & […]
Save the date! PLN’s annual Gala, Nov 20th
You’re invited! Grab your calendar and save the date for our annual Gala virtually on Saturday, November 20th, 2021. More information coming soon. ¡Estás invitado! Agarra tu calendario y guarde la fecha para nuestra Gala anual virtualmente el Sábado 20 de Noviembre de 2021. Más información pronto.
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
April 2021 Newsletter
GiveBIG 2021 – How you can help Versión en Español GiveBIG 2021 Early Giving Commences April 20th On May 4-5, for 48-hours, thousands of people are going to be participating in Washington’s biggest fundraiser of the year, GiveBIG 2021. Want to help us reach our goal of 5k? Here are some ways you can help: […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Versión en español International Women’s Day took place for the first time in New York City in 1908 when thousands of women gathered to march for better laws and the right to vote. However, it would not be until 1975, 67 years later, that the day would be officially recognized and celebrated. Meanwhile, in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Floreciendo 2020 Souvenirs
Versión en español Our virtual gala is only a month away and to prepare, we are so excited to announce that we will have limited edition souvenirs on our Floreciendo 2020 website. By donating $5 on our souvenirs page, you will receive a commemorative gala pin. Wear the pin the night of our gala Zoom […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 did it!
Versión en español We wanted to thank everyone for your support during the GiveBig 2020 campaign. Thank you to all our donors, padrinos, madrinas, anonymous donors, and those who provided matching funds. Thanks to all of your support we were able to raise $10,514.46 dollars for Para Los Niños. We are grateful to all staff, […]
Give Big 2020
We are excited to be a part of #GiveBig2020, with everything that is going on we look forward to using these funds to help the Latino community in Highline. Here are some of the great things we have been able to do over the years thanks to donations like yours. Starting on April 15th, you […]
Llegaron los Reyes Magos
Versión en Español The Three Kings celebration took place yesterday, January 6th, at our Aprendamos Juntos, Play & Learn, and Leadership Academy programs. We would like to thank our friends at Tres Lechería Cubes Baking Co. for becoming ‘Kings’ by providing the gifts for our program participants. Not only they had a chance to learn […]
2019 – Year in Review
As the year comes to an end, let’s take time to look back and see what was accomplished during this transition year at PLN.
Posada Aprendamos Juntos
On Wednesday, December 11th, Aprendamos Juntos participants enjoyed a traditional Posada to end the semester at Hilltop Elementary School. We appreciate the magnificent potluck contributions from our families. The variety of dishes truly represented the great diversity of our Latino community. We taught the children the traditional posada songs, known in Spanish as letanías. Kids […]
Posada en el Museo
In collaboration with the Highline Heritage Museum and the City of Burien Economic Development, PLN organized events to celebrate and highlight our traditional posadas. It was a two-day event, on Friday, December 6th PLN & the Museum led a forum titled What is a posada? A brief history about the posadas was provided by Nancy […]