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7 DENVER CATHOLIC | SEPTEMBER 22-OCTOBER 12, 2018 A POSITIVE EFFECT ON FAMILIES One of the most touching testimo- nies shared by a Centro student came from Monica Chavez, who was the fi rst graduate from the UPAEP program. "During her graduation ceremony speech, she paused and, addressing her children, she said, 'There are no excuses now [for them not to gradu- ate],'" recalled Reyes. "The services at Centro are o„ ered to help families, to help parents be the best parents they can be. The education this student [received] has had a direct e„ ect on her life. We are almost certain that her children will graduate [due to her mother's example]." Centro San Juan Diego's mission is continuous. Earlier this year, the "Sister Alicia V. Cuarón Education Fund" was created to honor the legacy of Sister Alicia V. Cuarón, the founder of the previous family services program and a lifelong advocate for Hispanic issues in business, leadership and empower- ment. The education fund supports the family services and programs at Centro. "This education fund is an e„ ective tool to respond to the Church's call to help immigrants, regardless of their eth- nicity or economic status," stated Reyes. THE FUTURE OF CENTRO When asked about Centro's future, Reyes enthusiastically responded that among its promising plans, there is a great opportunity "to establish regional o‹ ces on the Eastern Plains and West- ern slope to reach the immigrant com- munity in those areas." They also plan "to extend vocation and education courses through the archdiocese and create new programs that will address the growing and diverse needs of immi- grants, such as education, leadership development, job training and readi- ness, while ensuring easy access to its award-winning services." As we celebrate our 15th Anniversary, we are pleased to announce the Sister Alicia V. Cuarón Education Fund. Your gift to the Fund helps serve nearly 5,000 Hispanic immigrants per year and provides high demand classes such as: • English • Computer • GED • Citizenship • Tax Aide Certification • Financial Literacy • Small Business • Bachelor's Degrees • Legal Nights FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO DONATE TODAY PLE ASE GO TO CENTROSANJUANDIEGO.ORG/DONATE OR CALL 303-867-0614 INTRODUCING THE SISTER ALICIA EDUCATION FUND CENTRO SAN JUAN DIEGO FORMS HISPANIC LE ADERS IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND IS A REGIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERT ON TOPICS SUCH AS EDUCATION, IMMIGR ATION AND INTEGR ATION. WhErE WiLl the road TaKe YoU? WhErE WiLl the road TaKe YoU? 10 th Annual Raffle License #2018-13604 Airfare included! Visit: RoadToRomeRaffle.com or call 303.477.5436 Proceeds benefit the lives and ministries of the Capuchin Franciscans of the Province of Mid-America. Buy tickets today! London Early Bird Drawing: Oct. 6! GrAnD PrIzE EaRlY BiRd PrIzE MuLtI-TiCkEt ReFeR-A-FrIeNd 7-NIGHT STAY IN Rome FOR 4 OCTOBER PRIZE: 7-NIGHT STAY IN London FOR 2 7-NIGHT STAY IN Sydney FOR 2 7-NIGHT STAY Cabo San Lucas FOR 2 Buy 3 or more tickets to be entered. Buy 1 ticket and refer a friend who buys at least one ticket to be entered. Buy 1 $50 Buy 3 $135 Buy 5 $220 Buy 10 $400 BuY MoRe TiCkEtS & SaVe: (limited tickets available) Oct 6, Nov. 6 (additional early bird prize) and Dec. 5, 2018 If you or someone you know can benefi t from Centro's services, please contact Centro at 303-295-9470. To donate to the Sister Alicia Edu- cation Fund or to invest in Centro's future and help our spiritual brothers and sisters traverse cultural boundar- ies, please visit centrosanjuandiego. org/donate or call 303-867-0614. i

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