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LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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HFI believes that bright, motivated people can create future opportunities for both the Hispanic Festival and the community.
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Partnered with SIUE to bring personal development through volunteerism.
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Created “Latinx Arts Network” to encourage dialogue and support for the Hispanic Arts through professional development.
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​Networking Events between all Hispanic Festival vendors, performers, volunteers and partners
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LEADERSHIP PGM
HALL OF FAME
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Dia de los Reyes – HFI partners with El Chico Bakery and other organizations to bring a community outreach to Cherokee Street serving children and their families with free clothing, groceries, toys, crafts, food and drink.
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College Scholarships – HFI awards up to 2 college scholarships to a deserving student.
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Adopting under privileged families during the holidays.
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Partner with local professional groups to volunteer in the community,
HALLOFAME
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Every year HFI awards a “Recognition of Service”.Past recipients include:
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El Chico Bakery – First Panaderia in St. Louis and one of the first Hispanic businesses to open on Cherokee Street
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Andy Quinones – Police Officer and Assistant to the Mayor of Florissant
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Amanda Sanchez – Guatemalan Artist
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Hilda Nisttahuz – One of the founding members of the Hispanic Festival, Inc.
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Jaime Tovar – Professional musician from Panama
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
SOCIALRESPO
CULTURAL AWARENESS
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Connect with local schools and school districts to bring cultural awareness including St. Joseph’s School in Cottleville, Eureka High School, Fort Zumwalt School District, Greenville Illinois High School, St. Louis Public Schools
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Collaborate with area organizations including St. Louis County Library, senior citizen programs, St. Louis Club Atletico, St. Louis Ambush Soccer and Tres Reyes
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Participate in corporate diversity events and panel discussions
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Develop Hispanic artist programs with St. Louis Art Museum and Missouri History Museum
CULTUREAWARE
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