| GAY AND LESBIAN LATIN ORGANIZATION |
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| "BUILDING BRIDGES AND SERVING"LA COMUNIDAD" |
OUR PRESIDNET Cristina is an aggressive activist for Latino and GLBT rights; she serves as the CEO of Mad Clik Inc., and Publisher of Gay and Lesbian Rainbow Pages. She is also the co-founder of Latino Gay Pride week and Gay and Lesbian Latino Organization (GALLO). Her commitment to local, state, national and international organizations showcases her ability to support causes that benefit the community at large. For example, through her commitment to bridge the gap GALLO funded 5 scholarships that were not limited to the GLBT community. She has been voted Top Female Business Woman by Outsmart Readers in 2005, 2006 and 2007. |
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone 21 years and up, regardless of gender, race or religious
background, However, the use of multiple languages, various Latin Ethnic Heritages will be
recognized and respected by everyone.
Yearly membership is only $60.00 (thats only $5.00 a month)
Join now and make a difference
WHY JOIN?
Membership is open to anyone 21 years and up, regardless of gender, race or religious
background, However, the use of multiple languages, various Latin Ethnic Heritages will be
recognized and respected by everyone.
Yearly membership is only $60.00 (thats only $5.00 a month)
Join now and make a difference
WHY JOIN?
- TO CREATE A UNIQUE ORGANIZATION OF GLBTQ LATINOS AND BECOME PART OF A
STATE- WIDE NETWORK. - BE PART OF THE LARGEST GLBTQ LATINO ORGANIZATION IN HOUSTON.
- TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
- TO HAVE A VOICE ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT GLBTQ LATINOS WHEN THEY ARISE.
- TO HELP DEVELOP AN ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES THE LATINO LESBIAN & GAY
COMMUNITY. - PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS,CULTURAL EVENTS AND MORE
- TO STAY UP TO DATE IN WHATS GOING ON IN HOUSTON'S GLBTQ COMMUNITY SUCH AS
DANCES, POT LUCK DINNERS , SOCIALS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS - DEVELOP LASTING FRIENDSHIPS
- MULTI-CULTURAL AWARENESS
- COMMUNITY SERVICE
- OTHERS
Our Executive Director As a graduate of Commonwealth College of Funeral Service in Houston, Texas, Abel has compassionately served Families in their hour of need in the death of a loved one since 1982. Abel has served in the capacity of a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 25 years and 19 years in the nations largest Funeral Service Corporation. head-quartered in Houston. On his time off from work he is involved in several extra curricular activities such as: Board Member: Houston's Metropolitan Funeral Directors Association. Board Member Gulf Coast Archive Museum for GLBT History President of the Hunterwood Village Homeowners Association. Member: Commonwealth Inst. of Funeral Service Alumni Kashmere High School Reunion Committee Member: National Hispanic Professional Organization. Member: Houston Tejano Music Coalition Church Affiliation at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community Along with Family and his very understanding Partner of 19 years Javier, he enjoys his home with and his pet African Grey Coocuy, and four Cats, Azucar, Ceniza, Xochitl, and Xitlali. and new baby Passóa |
| THE GAY AND LESBIAN LATIN ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND THE GAY AND LESBIAN LATIN ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LESBIANS, GAY, BISEXUAL,AND TRANS-GENDERED, ALLIES, OR GAY FRIENDLY INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PURSUING A HIGHER EDUCATION FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL PROGRAM. THIS YEAR GALLO IS AWARDING SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIPS RANGING FROM $250.00-1,000.00 EACH . APPLICATION PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION |
| GAY AND LESBIAN LATIN ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS
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Our Founders
Founded in August of 2005 by two
community activists who were
concerned about the lack of
representation and participation of
Latinos in the GLBT community of
Houston.
What began as an informal gathering
has now evolved into a diversified
group of individuals that include
business owners, professionals,
educators, students and more.
Founded in August of 2005 by two
community activists who were
concerned about the lack of
representation and participation of
Latinos in the GLBT community of
Houston.
What began as an informal gathering
has now evolved into a diversified
group of individuals that include
business owners, professionals,
educators, students and more.
Houston's' Gay and Lesbian Latin Organization
is a charitable and cultural, social organization created to educate, instill pride and
advocacy for GLBTQ Latinos and our allies.
IT IS EVIDENT THAT OUR COMMUNITY IS VERY DIVERSE AND OUR INTERESTS MAY VARY, BUT WE WILL BRING AS MANY VOICES TOGETHER
IN THE SPIRIT OF BUILDING A UNIQUE ORGANIZATION THROUGH:
IT IS NOT THE INTENT OF GALLO TO FILL EVERY VOID, HOWEVER WE WILL BE PROGRESSIVE INNOVATIVE AND OPEN MINDED WITH THE
ISSUES WE DO TAKE ON.
is a charitable and cultural, social organization created to educate, instill pride and
advocacy for GLBTQ Latinos and our allies.
IT IS EVIDENT THAT OUR COMMUNITY IS VERY DIVERSE AND OUR INTERESTS MAY VARY, BUT WE WILL BRING AS MANY VOICES TOGETHER
IN THE SPIRIT OF BUILDING A UNIQUE ORGANIZATION THROUGH:
- EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS IN BREAST CANCER,HIV/AIDS
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN
- ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH AND ELDERLY
- AWARDING EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
- CULTURAL AWARENESS & CULTURAL ARTS
IT IS NOT THE INTENT OF GALLO TO FILL EVERY VOID, HOWEVER WE WILL BE PROGRESSIVE INNOVATIVE AND OPEN MINDED WITH THE
ISSUES WE DO TAKE ON.
| THE GAY AND LESBIAN LATIN ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
