Effective February 1, 2006, La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc and Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc. collectively strive for the academic inclination of all people, especially those lacking economic, physical, or social advantages. In the devotion of our intellectual and physical resources, we will effectively address the causes of poverty and social injustice and establish efficient solutions.
With the guidance of Principal Ramon Gonzalez, we are uniting to enlighten and promote the necessity of education to our disadvantaged youth of MS 223: Laboratory School of Finance & Technology in the South Bronx. Through this partnership, we can turn what has been deemed “one of New York City’s worst school districts” into a reputable one, by exhausting the resources of the school, but mainly those of our organizations and its constituencies.
Phase I – Hands On A month-long book drive will be conducted by the undergraduate chapters of our organizations (NYU, Columbia, St. John’s, Pace, Stony Brook, C.W. Post, Fordham) jointly soliciting Spanish and English literature catering to middle school children (6th grade). The undergraduate chapters are strongly encouraged to form partnerships with peer organizations, faculty and administrative departments to enhance the success of this initiative. Please use all public resources available at your respective campus to ensure proper publication of this worthy cause.
* Please note that each organization will operate the book drive alone if both organizations do not exist at the same university.
Phase II – Fundraising We strongly request the participation of our esteemed alumni and community partners to assist in our mission and reach our tangible goal of 1,000 books per classroom. The program directors will be responsible for alumni outreach and overall success of the initiative. Alumni members and community partners may participate in two capacities:
Contact the program director(s) or named university representatives in order to schedule a drop-off.
Make a charitable online contribution to MS 223’s General Fund. Your pledge will allow for the continuation of a quality education these students deserve. These contributions will fund educational trips, activities and materials necessary for academic success!
Contact Information For further information or to schedule a drop-off date, please contact the respective representative(s):
Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. Mauricio A. Benavides – Director Mobile: 917.309.2241 Mabenavides@gmail.com
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. is a private, non-profit fraternal organization designed to unite men of profound vision, caliber and inexorable zeal for service. Since its inception in 1982, La Unidad Latina has incessantly remained on the vanguard of political and community empowerment by developing influential leaders that strive to exert knowledge and power into its peers in order to attain mutual success. Enhanced with a diverse cognizant membership, we commit ourselves to academic excellence, leadership development and cultural enlightenment. La Hermandad strives to preserve and promote an inclusive intellectual environment for its members, in addition to the general community.
Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc. continues its devotion towards youth, community and organizational assistance by implementing rigorous events, programs and publications, which address such issues. Latinas Poderosas Unidas provide solidarity and promote integrity for women based on their experiences and procedures. Lambda Pi Upsilon educates and exposes the nature of La Hermandad to others, especially its family. It is their conviction that the dignity of our cultures and traditions convey a deeper understanding of one's character. As Divas of Lambda Pi Upsilon, they aspire to be the voice of the community and as a priority, accentuate leadership qualities as well as uphold the beliefs of the Founding Mothers.
MS 223 provides an engaging, rigorous academic program within a supportive and nurturing environment. The faculty seeks to expose its students to information technology and global commerce through stimulated economy and intensive technology training to prepare them to be successful in a rapidly changing world. Through active engagement and encouragement, the cultivation of self-discipline and self-esteem will be instilled in our youth, as well as fostering respect and consideration for others. The middle school is home to 6th graders and the average age is 11 years old. The total population of students at MS 223 is 130 of which 70% consists of Latinos.
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