CHAMBER OF HISPANIC AFFAIRS HOSTS 7TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN LATINO FESTIVAL

Theme: Promoting Our Latin Heritage

Gainesville, FL -- August 21, 2008 -- The Chamber of Hispanic Affairs* in Gainesville cordially invites you to our most notable program known as the annual Downtown Latino Festival which takes place in the Downtown Community Plaza every September during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

The family friendly celebration attracts vendors and community members from all over north Florida and out of state. The purpose of the festival is to celebrate the positive contributions and achievements of the Latino community. We also strive to connect the Hispanic population and greater community to resources such as health awareness, screenings, etc. The event consists of food vendors, informational booths, cultural performances, live music, etc. This year, we are planning the 7th Annual Downtown Latino Festival for September 20, 2008 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. As always, the festival is open to the entire community!

*The Chamber of Hispanic Affairs (CHA) (Oficina de Asuntos Hispanos) is a 501(c) non-for-profit community based organization that has been serving the Gainesville community for more than 7 years. The CHA seeks to address issues and causes of importance to the Hispanic-Latino community through collaborative partnerships with other community based organizations, civic groups, government bodies and charitable organizations. The Chamber has established a working relationship with the Alachua County Health Department, Rural Women’s Health Care, City of Gainesville, Florida Immigrant Coalition, etc. The primary mission of the Chamber of Hispanic Affairs is to connect individuals seeking to get involved with opportunities to serve.

The Chamber is always looking for interested individuals to get involved with the organization. The organization also seeks donations from the community to continue to serve and empower others into meaningful action.

For more information on other programs, contact us at P.O. Box 394, Gainesville, FL. 32602 or Wilfredo R. Melendez, President at hispanicofficer@yahoo.com