DALLAS, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cena de la Mariposa, the annual fundraising dinner benefiting the non-profit Mi Escuelita Preschool, kicked-off the organization’s fundraising season, breaking all previous records and raising more than $400,000.
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All funds raised will be used as scholarships for Mi Escuelita, which provides early-childhood education in English to non-English speaking children from low-income families throughout Dallas. “Each year, 95% of our graduating children qualify to transition directly to English speaking classrooms. This wouldn’t be possible without the gifts from our incredible supporting community,” said Gayle Nave, executive director of Mi Escuelita.
At the event, the Mi Escuelita team unveiled their new fundraising campaign: #WingsForDreams. Developed by long-time partner ad agency Dieste Inc., it focuses on increasing people’s awareness about the Mi Escuelita mission, by allowing participants to thank mentors, professors, parents or friends who inspired them.
How to participate:
Visit WingsForDreams.com, make the $1 online donation
Download your pre-outlined paper plane
Write on it the name of that person you want to thank for inspiring your dreams.
Record a creative video of yourself flying your plane.
Share your video on your preferred social media using #WingsForDreams, inviting someone else to join the movement.
Monarch Award 2015.
This year Mi Escuelita recognized Tony Dieste, a Hispanic entrepreneur and founder of Dieste Inc. with their highest honor award: the Monarch Award. Mr. Dieste is a long-time sponsor and supporter of Mi Escuelita, helping the entity to grow and serve over 600 children per year in Dallas. “This is our way of thanking and congratulating our friend Tony on his commitment to education, Mi Escuelita and the City of Dallas,” said Mrs. Nave.
About Mi Escuelita Preschools
Mi Escuelita Preschool Inc. teaches English to children from all cultures and prepares them for academic success. A 501(c) (3) non-profit organization with five locations in Dallas, Texas, Mi Escuelita provides a unique service to low-income families with children considered to be “at-risk.” While remaining strongly dedicated to the preservation of each child’s cultural heritage, Mi Escuelita’s primary focus is to provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment where non-English speaking children of preschool age are taught the English language, pre-reading, literacy, and social skills necessary to have a successful experience in both school and life. Visit http://miescuelita.org/
Contact: Betsy Orton
214- 244-5521
borton@miescuelita.org
