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LIPS
¿Que es LIPS?
The LIPS project was created to engage young Latinas in Denver in community action, civic participation, and the political processes that affect our lives in a fun and effective way.
Check our the LIPS ladies in action!
What events will LIPS be working on?
- Latina/o Advocacy Day
- Help Legal Permanent Residents become citizens
- Register people to vote
- Political identity and path to leadership
- Ballot initiatives and messaging training
- Letter to the editor training
What are the benefits of joining LIPS?
- Participate in the Colorado 2009 Latina/o Advocacy Day
March 15th and 16th - Use the time you invest in the program as community service hours
- Chance selected to take on a formal leadership role within COLOR
- Possibility of being appointed to the Latina Initiative’s inaugural youth advisory
- Earn a pair of tickets to Elitch Gardens
- Opportunity to be part of strategic communications for political processes
- LIPS participants could be selected for a paid temporary position with the Latina Initiative during 2008
- These are only just to name a few!
How can I get involved with LIPS and the community?
You can get involved by contacting:
Maria De Cambra at 303.572.2241 or via email at maria@latinainitiative.org or
Miriam Madrid at 303.393.0382 or via email at miriam@colorlatina.org
Visit our MYSPACE page: www.myspace.com/lipsinaction
LIPS Files
- Download the LIPS Calendar of Events (742.08 KB)
- Download the LIPS Factsheet (107.84 KB)
- Download the LIPS Factsheet in Spanish (138.85 KB)
LIPS Calendar of Events
Graduation Expectations:
To receive a LIPS certificate of completion, you must participate in:
- Three of the six volunteer activities
- Three of the four Cafecitos
- One of the three local conferences
Incentives:
- Participate in four LIPS activities by June 30th and receive 2 tickets to Elitch Gardens
- Participate in eight LIPS activities by November 30th and receive a $50 gift card
