http://www.aclamo.org Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:34:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My name is Miriam Bibian and I was born in Acapulco, Mexico.  I moved to the United States when I was 11 years old along with my mother and six year old sister.  My father had been in the states for six months when he sent for us.  My older ... http://www.aclamo.org/?p=155 This January 11, 2009, ACLAMO Family Centers held its 25th Annual Tres Reyes Fiesta at Montgomery County Community College. The cold weather and snow date didn’t discourage local families from attending, with over 200 people joining in the celebration. The delicious ethnic food was provided by Carmen and Bienvenido Tellado. ... http://www.aclamo.org/?p=154 On December 13, 2008, Santa Claus made a visit to ACLAMO Family Centers in Norristown, PA. Staff, along with a record number of volunteers, gave toys to 1,628 families with children, ranging from ages 0-10. A special thanks goes out to Toys for Tots, Jenkintown High School, Bryn Mawr College, the Baker Family, the Velez Rodriguez family and ... http://www.aclamo.org/?p=148         After an extensive search process, Mr. Juan Guerra has been named Executive Director of ACLAMO Family Centers, a community agency serving Montgomery County’s rapidly growing Spanish-speaking population.  The appointment, effective December 1, 2008, was announced by attorney Donald B. Cheetham, President of ACLAMO’s Board of Directors.  “The Executive Director ... http://www.aclamo.org/?p=144 ACLAMO Family Centers is a grant recipient of the Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Inc.  This grant will convene key clinics and other partners to implement "Conexiones Saludables por Mujeres" (Healthy Connections for Women), a multi-agency breast initiative targeting Hispanic adult females in Norristown, Bridgeport, Pottstown and ... http://www.aclamo.org/?p=135 …that is what was said of ACLAMO’s "Fiesta de Reyes" event in Pottstown! With almost 300 people in attendance, ACLAMO Family Centers along with their staff and board exuded the true spirit of the holidays!   The Executive Director, Mr. Eddie Cruz, stated, "The concept is we’re celebrating gift-giving.  ACLAMO is giving ... http://www.aclamo.org/?p=133 The "Fiesta de Regalos" event in Norristown was a huge success! The Executive Director, Mr. Eddie Cruz, stated, "With so many toys, organization was key this year and the team of staff and record number of volunteers did a terrific job.   The wonderful spirit of giving that was in our facility was ... http://www.aclamo.org/?p=126 For the FIRST time, we have three summer camp programs going in our two facilities.  NORRISTOWN The theme is “Let’s Get Green”, which is focusing on “Nature”.  We have 30 students ranging from Kindergarten through sixth grade and representing Norristown Area School District, Plymouth-Whitemarsh School District and St. Titus enrolled. We have ... http://www.aclamo.org/?p=102 Press Release:  Partnership between Microsoft and ACLAMO Family Centers   April 2007  Microsoft has contributed a grant for $132,288 to ACLAMO Family Centers, including cash and software, as part of the Unlimited Potential program.  This contribution is in the form of a cash donation of $48,755 and $42,556 in Microsoft software ... http://www.aclamo.org/?p=89 On Saturdays, December 16, 2006, and on January 6, 2007 ACLAMO Family Centers celebrated the true meaning of giving through the “Fiesta de Regalos” events held on the ACLAMO premises in Norristown and MONTCO Community College in Pottstown. In both events parents and children lined up waiting to pick up ... http://www.aclamo.org/?p=86