HIDALGO
The Federation of Hidalguenses in California is a nonprofit organization that brings together Hometown Associations from Hidalgo. After being founded in 2004, its aim has been to provide support, protection, advice and assistance to issues faced by Hidalguenses in California and other regions in the Unites States.
The Federation envisions that members of Hidalgo and the community can find allies that will help achieve the goals and projects of the Federation, and can participate as a positive organization for the benefit of the Hispanic culture. The Federation projects in the U.S. focus on education and health and in Mexico on 3-to-1 projects. In California, the Federation provides scholarships to students from Hidalgo attending a U.S. university. In the area of health, the Federation focuses on providing support to members to ensure they are benefited by state health programs.
In the State of Hidalgo the federation has conducted over 200 3-to-1 projects that have benefited largely their communities of origin. Their 3-to-1 projects varies from the paving of streets, to the development of senior homes, a community computer center, small stores, and centers for rehabilitation and care of children with disabilities.
Member Benefits
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Training of Hometown Associations from Hidalgo to unite, strengthen and support each other
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Organization of Hidalguense events with the purpose of promoting the culture, arts, crafts, folklore, and gastronomy of Hidalgo as well as touristic locations in the State of Hidalgo.
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Promote and educate the youth on the culture of Hidalgo
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Assessment on the programs of the Mexican Consulate
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Scholarships to students from Hidalgo that are living in the United States
Special Events
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Copa Hidalgo
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Fiesta Hidalguense y Muestra Gastronomica
Board of Directors
President
Rogelio Vázquez
Vice President
Ricardo Mendoza
Secretary
Arely Mendoza
Projects Secretary
René Peralta
Project Sub-Secretary
Claudia Hernández
Sports Secretary
Juan Pablo Amador
Sports Sub-Secretary
Panfilo Ortiz
Events Secretary
Celia Mendoza
Treasurer
Pilar Mendoza
Members
Gerardo González
Carlos López
Margarita Ortiz
CONTACT
Rogelio Vazquez
Phone: 562.334.7996
Fax: 562.928.1863
Areli Mendoza
Fax: 562.450.6589
Address
8050 E Florence Ave.
Suite 34
Downey, CA 90240
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