The Emporia Spanish Speakers have received funds to expand its programs and will be the cover story of a leadership magazine.
The Building Power and Equity Partnership of the Kansas Health Foundation has awarded $25,000 to Emporia Spanish Speakers. This partnership only chooses community partners who have demonstrated advances in racial and health equity.
Director of Emporia Spanish Speakers LeLan Dains says the partnership will help to increase resources to break language barriers in Emporia.
Additionally, The Journal, a magazine of The Kansas Leadership Center, will feature Emporia Spanish Speakers in a cover story for its efforts to build a bilingual and inclusive community.
The KLC will visit Emporia and host a lunch pop-up event from noon to 1:30 pm on Nov. 16 at The Next Level above Casa Ramos and is inviting the community to join and talk about the importance of having members of a community speaking two languages.
A $20 donation is requested to cover the cost of lunch and an issue of the magazine.
For more information about Emporia Spanish Speakers events visit their website at www.emporiaspanishspeakers.com or call 620-757-3264
