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):
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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.
Website: http://www.launidadlatina.org
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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.
Website: http://www.lpiu.com
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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.
Website: http://www.ms223.org
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