MEXICO
A Latin American country in the American Continent
A Federal Entity divided in 29 states and a Federal District
Capital: Mexico, D.F.
Area:  1,964,375 km²
Borders: United States to the North, Guatemala and Belize to the South, The Gulf of Mexico to the Eat, and the Gulf of California, and the Pacific Ocean to the West
Population: 106.5 million inhabitants (Estimated by INEGI, 2006)
Composition:  Mestizo 60%, Amerindians 20%, European descent 19% & African, Asian and Jewish 1%.
Languages: Spanish, Maya-Quiche, Nahuatl, and other 60 Native American tongues.
English widely used in businesses.

DEL PUEBLO, INC.
Del Pueblo, Inc. is a non-profit organization, a group of concerned dedicated to community building.  The organization serves as an advocate for the Spanish speaking people in the New Carlisle and surrounding area, and is committed to build a bridge between the English and the Spanish speaking communities.

Location
The office of Del Pueblo, Inc. is accessible and conveniently located in 210 S. Main Street in New Carlisle, Ohio

Board and Staff
Del Pueblo, Inc. has a Coordinator who oversees the daily business operation and is administered by the Board of Trustees, a group of professional and non-professional bi-lingual individuals who put at work voluntarily their expertise, and is supported by a group of volunteers.
Office Coordinator: Christen Winkfield
President: Victor Garcia 
Vice-President: Melissa Sandoval
Treasurer: Indra Leyva Santiago
Secretary: Dennie Eagleson

Partnership
Del Pueblo, Inc. is proud to represent MEXICO in the Dayton International Festival, A World A’Fair, in partnership with a Mexican folklore dance group Sol Azteca.

Financial Support
Del Pueblo, Inc. receives annual support from the Springfield Foundation, amigos, and donations from amigos of the organization, and Board members.  If you want to volunteer or become an amigo of Del Pueblo, Inc., you can write us at P.O. Box 309, New Carlisle, OH  45344, or call us (937) 845-8670.

Programs offered
¡Adelante! / Forward.  An after school program in the New Carlisle Middle School in collaboration with the Tecumseh School District.

La Conexión / The Connection. An information and Referral service aim to connect Spanish speaking clients with area professionals and social service agencies, and to offer assistance to social service providers working with our Spanish speaking clients. We provide direct assistance to our clients free of charge: driving, translating, and interpreting

Charlas/ Talks.  Professional presentations about Mexico and other important topics given by Del Pueblo Board members or invited professionals, directed to clients in the Anglo or Hispanic communities,  and also aimed to professional and civic organizations, universities, and in participation in local, state, and national conferences.

Enlaces / Links.  Teaching partnership with the Clark County Literacy Coalition.
Offering English and Spanish classes free of charge taught by professionally trained ESL and Spanish Instructors.  Del Pueblo, Inc. has developed a strong collaboration with other Latino and Non-Latino organizations such as: DIFI, The Greater Dayton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, The Latino Coalition, The Latino Connection, LULAC, The Clark County Literacy Coalition, The East End Community Service Corporation, The Ohio Commission  in Hispanic/ Latino Affairs, Project Women, Milagro de Mujer, The Ethnic Minority Caucus,  The Texan Migrant Program, and several religious organizations and universities. Del Pueblo, Inc. participates annually with other Latino organizations lobbying State officials on issues of common concern in Columbus, Ohio.

La Salud Sí Importa / Health Is Important This program includes Del Pueblo, Inc. active participation in health care fairs as interpreters and translators, consistent work with area health care providers, and a continue role in presenting topics in health education for the Latino community.

Matrícula Consular / A Mexican Official Document. This program informs and educates city officials and other governmental agencies about matricula consular. Del Pueblo,Inc. provides assistance to the Mexican Consulate in Indianapolis, Indiana, in collaboration with LULAC,  East End Community Services Corporation, and churches in the Miami Valley.

Events

• Organizing bi-monthly Cultural Events in the Emporium Cafe, in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
• Representing Mexico in the Dayton International Festival, A World A’Fair, in Dayton, Ohio. (August)
• Representing our Mexican American Heritage in the Ethnic and Cultural Festival in Springfield, Ohio. (August)
• Participating in the New Carlisle Festival, in New Carlisle, Ohio. (October)
• Participating in the Yellow Springs Sidewalk Sale Festival in Yellow Springs, Ohio. (June, and October)
• Matricula Consular in Dayton, Ohio. (April)

 Food and Merchandise available
from participating organizations

  Schedule of Performances
for participating organizations

Our web site:
http://www.new-carlisle.lib.oh.us/delpueblo3.htm
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    Schedule of our
    performances and demonstrations:   

• Sat FORMAL    9:15-9:30
  Sat INFORMAL    12:15-1:00
  Sun FORMAL    4:00-4:15 (Sol Azteca)
  

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