19th Annual Willie Velasquez Hispanic Excellence Awards Gala

Tejano Center for Community Concerns, one of our city's most accomplished community development corporations, cordially invites you to become a sponsor of the 19th Annual Willie Velasquez Hispanic Excellence Awards Gala scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2009 at the glamourous Hotel Zaza in Houston. Event proceeds support Tejano Center programs.

Thank you for your previous support of TCCC. Your support is now more important than ever, as Tejano Center recently launched the second phase of its planned $55 million campus redevelopment, a key element in the agency's vision to become a national model for Latino education excellence.

This phase will include a state-of-the-art K-12 grade educational environment for Tejano Center's Raul Yzaguirre School for Success, an open enrollment charter school and its planned expansion from 650 to 950 students, new agengy administrative space and a vibrant common that will serve as a focal point for community events. The initial phase, a 66-unit HUD 202 Senior Housing Project, is complete and fully occupied. The last construction phase, a Career and Technology Center, will house a neighborhood health clinic and workforce development training programs focusing on health related professions and advanced technology in partnership with local colleges and universities.

The 2009 Willie Velasquez Hispanic Excellence Awards Gala will include an exclusive VIP reception followed by an elegant dinner, silent auction and awards ceremony. The purpose of the event is to preserve and honor the memory of legendary Hispanic leader Willie Velasquez, whose life was dedicated to the advancement and political empowerment of Hispanics. The awards are presented to Hispanics who follow the example of Willie Velasquez by demonstrating courage, leadership and service. The city's foremost Hispanic leaders in health, education, business, and public/community service will be honored. Telemundo Houston is once again partnering with Tejano Center to hold this exciting event.

For more details or to RSVP, call Christine Hernandez at 713-640-3702 or email at hernandez.c@tccc-ryss.org. Thank you in advance for your support and for investing in Houston's future!