Social Good

Commit to Be a Mentor this New Year – Big Brothers Big Sisters #LatinoBigs Tweet Chat

December 7, 2012 By Cristy Clavijo-Kish 30 Comments

As the New Year approaches, we have the opportunity to reflect. Most of us are thankful for mentors that have impacted our lives in one way or another. Did someone help guide your professional career? Did a coach, a teacher or a friend help motivate you to pursue your dreams? Mentors can have such a positive impact on a young person’s life path. Let’s share our appreciation for mentors as we talk about supporting our own Latino youth in the upcoming year.

Are you ready to step up and be a mentor? How will you volunteer to help Latino youth in 2013? Please join Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of America “Latino Bigs” campaign and Latina Mom Bloggers as we focus on propelling our Latino youth to achieve their potential and discuss how YOU can volunteer to become a Latino Big in 2013. Latino Bigs will be on hand to share their current stories of supporting a ‘little.’

LatinoBigs change the lives of children. Compared to children not in the BBBS program, Latino Littles are LESS likely to skip school, use drugs and begin drinking alcohol. Children matched in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs maintain or improve educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors and socio-emotional competency. Latino Bigs participants are also more likely to graduate and be prepared for employment.

If not us, who? If not now, when? Volunteer Now. Make 2013 your year to Mentor Latino youth!

Please join Big Brothers Big Sisters Latino Bigs program along with Latina Mom Bloggers as we focus on propelling our Latino youth to achieve their potential and discuss how YOU can contribute to their success.

Tweet Chat Details:

What: Big Brothers Big Sisters #LatinoBigs Twitter Chat

When: Thursday, December 13th, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST

Where: Twitter

Hashtag: #LatinoBigs

PRIZES: (2) $100 American Express Gift Certificates — Just in time for the holidays!

Who to Follow:

Panelists: @urbanjibaro, @beinglatino, @LosTweens, @QueenofSwag4u @ThriftyNinja @MamaNoticias

Moderators: @Eva_Smith @LatinoMarketing @JollyMom @LatinaMomBlogs

Brand: @LatinoBigs

Rules: For the official rules, please click HERE.

RSVP: To be eligible to win prizes, you must RSVP below and follow @LatinoBigs. Click HERE to RSVP.

Filed Under: Blog, Social Good, Twitter Parties Tagged With: appreciation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, community, Hispanics, Latinobigs, Latinos, Mentors, Thanksgiving, Tweet Chat, Twitter Chat, twitter party, Volunteering, Youth Mentorship

Walk-N-Roll Twitter Party for Spina Bifida!

October 15, 2012 By Cristy Clavijo-Kish 2 Comments

Laura Tellado, known as Laurita by her friends, was born with Spina Bifida in Puerto Rico in 1986 with myelomeningocele, the severest form of spina bifida. In 1990, her family moved to Orlando, Florida in order to give her the best possible care.Now, as an adult, Laura is a full-time advocate for Spina Bifida, working to bring a public voice to the cause. As a 22-year member of the Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida, she’s doing her part to shed light on this condition by raising money for the Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida.

Laura has us and a host of other amazing communities and organizations to help her to raise money online for Team Holdin’ Out for a Hero until October 27th, when we have our Walk-N-Roll event.

Donations can be as small as $5 or as large as $50,000. Every cent counts and every dollar will go towards supporting families affected by spina bifida in 22 counties in and around the Central Florida region and supporting educational and awareness efforts.
Spina bifida can seem like a daunting challenge for many families, but there is power in numbers and strength in awareness!

Join us for a fun and powerful Twitter Party devoted to raising money and awareness for a cause!

The Details are here:

#SPINABIFIDA TWITTER PARTY DETAILS
HOST: @SBACFL, @Laurita86
MODERATOR: @MFamMag
CO-HOSTS & MEDIA PARTNERS:
@BloggerOfHealth
@LBConnect
@LatinaMomBlogs
@LosTweens
@LatinoRebels
@OneVoiceRadio
@DailySofrito
@UrbanJibaro
@LATISM

WHEN: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
TIME: From 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
HASHTAG: #SpinaBifida
WHO TO FOLLOW: See host/co-hosts above.

PRIZES:
- $50 Gift Card via @LBConnect
- $50 Target eGift Card via @LatinaMomBlogs
- Five (5) $10 Starbucks Gift Cards via @Mr__Christian

- 2 Copies of Children with Spina Bifida: A Parents’ Guide via @MFamMag

CONNECT VIA:
Join the party! Connect with us on TweetGrid - http://bit.ly/QTatGE #SpinaBifida
Join the party! Connect with us on TweetChat - http://bit.ly/QTaydu #SpinaBifida
Join the party! RSVP at www.twtvite.com/SpinaBifida12 #SpinaBifida

Filed Under: Blog, Social Good, Social Media for Social Good, Tweet chats, Twitter Parties, Twitter Parties Tagged With: Hispanics, Latino, Latinos, social good, spina bifida, twitter party, Walk-n-roll for Spina Bifida

Latina Mom Bloggers Announces Big Brother Big Sister Latino Bigs Campaign

October 8, 2012 By Eva Smith 2 Comments

Latina Mom Bloggers is please to announce the Big Brother Big Sister Latino Bigs campaign to encourage Hispanics to mentor youth. Each month LatinoBigs will feature 5 of the Big Blogueros and their personal stories. Big Blogueros are Latino Bigs Ambassadors who are nonprofit advocates and will help spread the word about the importance of mentoring our Hispanic youth by sharing personal stories of mentorship.

About 20% of the children Big Brother Big Sister program serves are Hispanic – a number on the rise. Yet, only 9% of Bigs are Latino. Also, more than 70% of the children ready and waiting to be matched with a mentor are boys, yet only 3 of 10 volunteer inquiries come from men. Children need a boost in self-esteem and encouragement to believe in themselves that only an adult can give. Guidance and consejos can come in the form of sharing a personal story about the difficulties of algebra.

Please join us in congratulating the 15 bloggers who have been selected to help spread the good news about mentoring:

7 on a Shoestring

Being Latino

Dancing Hotdogs

Latina Mom TV

Los Tweens

Mama Noticias

Military Family of 8

Mommy Palooza

Mommyhood to Hollywood

Queen of Swag

Sofrito for Your Soul

Tech Food Life Adventures

The Digital Latina

Thrifty Ninja

VidaCoco

For more more information about volunteering as a ‘”Big” check out www.latinobigs.org or www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org. You can also find all the mentoring stories on Twitter via #LatinoBigs hashtag and by following the conversation and becoming a fan on Facebook.

Filed Under: Blog, Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Good, Social Media for Social Good Tagged With: big brother big sister, latina bloggers, latina mom bloggers, latina moms, latino bigs

Announcing Latina Mom Bloggers Media Partnership with Proud to Be Latina and Conference Pass Giveaway

September 10, 2012 By Eva Smith 44 Comments

For a second year in a row, Latina Mom Bloggers is honored to partner with Proud to Be Latina to promote the Latina Empowerment Conference on November 5, 2012 in New York City, New York.

Proud to Be Latina was created by Yesenia (Yesi) Morillo-Gual to help Latinas banish self-doubt and break self-imposed barriers, Proud To Be Latina is a personal and professional development network that educates, empowers and encourages Latinas to rise to their full potential. The site provides a forum where Latinas can connect, offers strategies for personal and professional advancement and knowledge-based programs to help Latinas reach the highest levels of success and make an impact in their organizations and communities.

Yesi believes that “Now more than ever, Latinas need inspiration! We provide that inspiration through two distinguished programs: The EmPower Hour and our Latina Empowerment Conference”.

The Latina Empowerment Conference brings together top industry leaders and inspiring women for a one day conference dedicated to helping Latinas achieve their personal and professional aspirations. Participants receive top leadership and professional development training, hear from successful Latina Leaders, network with regional and national professionals and much more! Conferences revolve around a specific theme and are held every November in New York City. For More On the Conference, Click Here

The Monthly EmPower Hour conference calls are designed to provide Latinas with the tools for personal and professional growth. In these 50-minute sessions, held on the first Monday of each month, participants will have an opportunity to engage with thought leaders, industry experts and successful individuals who will share their insight, practical advice and tips. The virtual, yet intimate, sessions focus on many of the prominent issues affecting Latinas in their personal lives, careers and businesses Please join our CoFounder & Partner, Cristy-Kish today at 11:30amPST/ 2:30pmEST to discuss the next generation of Latinas. For More On The Series, Click Here

To celebrate the partnership and Hispanic Heritage Month we are giving away a full-access pass to a member of the Latina Mom Blogger community.

How To Enter:

1) Leave a comment below letting us know why you’d like to attend The Latina Empowerment Conference 2012.

Extra Entries (leave separate comments for each):

2) Blog about “Why You Are Proud to Be Latina“, the giveaway and link to http://proudtobelatina.com and www.latinamombloggers.com and leave the link to your post in the comment.

3) One Extra Entry Per Day: Follow @LatinaMomBlogs on Twitter and Tweet the following message:

@LatinaMomBlogs I am Proud to Be Latina! I want to win #PTBLCONF12 Conference Pass for #LatinaMoms member & you can too: http://bit.ly/P7JQ1G

4) Add the Latina Mom Bloggers badge to your blog sidebar.

5) Latina Mom Bloggers and Proud to Be Latina Facebook followers receive an additional entry. Leave me a comment letting me know that you did and include your Facebook name.

The giveaway will end on October 15, 2012 at 11:59 PM (EST). Winner will be drawn using random.org and announced on this post. Eligibility: To enter, you must be a member of Latina Mom Bloggers. To join, click HERE. US entries and ages 18 and up only, please.

Filed Under: Blog, Giveaways, Social Good Tagged With: Giveaway, Hispanic Heritage Month, latina bloggers, latina mom bloggers, Proud to Be Latina

Blog Carnival for Spina Bifida – Raise Funds & Awareness for the Cause

October 24, 2011 By Eva Smith 2 Comments

Promoting Awareness of Spina Bifida
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month and to help increase awareness about Spina Bifida, we’re joining Laurita Tellado of HoldinOutforaHero.org and Angélica Pérez of NewLatina.net in a Blog Carnival Fundraiser to raise funds for Laurita’s Walk-n-Roll event on October 29th. Through Laurita’s Walk-n-Roll fundraiser and this blog carnival, she hopes to educate more families about Spina Bifida and gain support for her Spina Bifida Association (SBA) chapter in central Florida.

Laurita isn’t new to the topic of Spina Bifida, she’s a lifetime advocate who was herself born with Spina Bifida and she has made it her life’s goal to raise awareness and secure medical care and support for families who are coping with Spina Bifida.

We Need Your Support
Here’s where you come in. We’re reaching out to our community to help Laurita with her cause and to support these amazing families who give back every day. Now it’s our turn to give back. We want to invite you to participate in this fundraiser. Our hope is to have 100 bloggers participate in this event and your support we’ll help us get there.

How you can help:

Upload the pre-written post on October 25th, 2011 and leave your link in the comments below so we can add it to the carnival post for this fundraiser.
Write your own unique intro to go with the post and share your experience or why this cause matters to you.
Spread the word on Facebook and Twitter asking others to donate and join in by adding a post to their own blogs.
Donate to Laurita’s Walk-n-Roll fundraiser here: Laurita’s Chipin Page. As little as $5 can make a big impact for the cause.
Add the blog carnival badge and grab code to your blog and help promote the event.

Preferred Post Title: “Knowledge Conquers Fear: October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month”

Download the .doc version of the post here [http://newlatina.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Walk-n-RollFundraiserPost.doc] or copy and paste the HTML below

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<p>October is an eerie month, filled with monsters, mummies, and the macabre. But while the occasional witch or skeleton might freak you out, one must concede that there are indeed more frightening things– like finding out your child will be born with spina bifida.</p>
<p>And yet, each day in the U.S., an average of eight families welcome a child with spina bifida into the world. Annually, an estimated 1,500 infants are born with spina bifida each year in the U.S.</p>
<p>I was born with spina bifida nearly two and a half decades ago. The diagnosis came as a total shock to my family, along with an entire set of secondary complications. I was also born with hydrocephalus, or “water on the brain.” During the first ten years of my life, it seemed I was in the hospital every other week with a bladder infection or shunt malfunction. I’d be lying if I said this wasn’t really scary at times.</p>
<p>But then, at age ten, I discovered a fantastic way to defeat my worst fears– knowledge. I vowed I would educate myself and read up on the condition that, up until that point, seemed to be taking over my life. Much like a child who imagines a ghost is in his closet, grabs a flashlight and realizes it’s only an old coat, I had come to the realization that, when you take the time to learn about something, no matter how terrifying it may seem at first, everything is less scary in the light of knowledge.</p>
<p>According to the <a href="http://sbaa.org/">Spina Bifida Association of America</a>, “spina bifida remains the most commonly occurring birth defect in this country.” Just how common is it overall? PubMed Health, the Web site of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, reported in March of this year: “Myelomeningocele [the most severe form of spina bifida] may affect as many as 1 out of every 800 infants.”</p>
<p>As a 21-year member of the <a href="http://sbacentralflorida.org/">Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida</a>, I’m doing my part to shed light on this condition by raising money for the <a href="http://bit.ly/qtlMHs">Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida</a>. When my parents and I moved from Puerto Rico to Orlando, Florida in search of better educational and healthcare opportunities for me in 1990, we found a support system away from our family and homeland in joining the SBACFL. My personal search for a public spokesperson for the spina bifida cause, as well as my work as a current member of the SBACFL board of directors, have helped me find my true purpose– galvanizing as many people as possible to support the spina bifida community.</p>
<p>So, in the spirit of shedding light on a little-known condition, and in honor of October, which is Spina Bifida Awareness Month, here are some statistics about spina bifida that might spook you a bit:</p>
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<li>Spina bifida is more common than muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and cystic fibrosis combined.</li>
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<li>Latinos have the highest incidence of spina bifida out of all the ethnic groups.</li>
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<li>Ireland is the country with the highest incidence of spina bifida in the world.</li>
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<li>About 50 percent of babies with spina bifida areselectively aborted after being diagnosed with spina bifida.</li>
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<li>Doctors recommend that every woman of childbearing age consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to help prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida up to 70 percent of the time. In spite of this, there are currently an estimated 166,000people in the U.S. living with spina bifida– up from just 76,000 just last year.</li>
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<li>About 90 percent of people with spina bifida are also born with hydrocephalus. Many need a shunt inserted near the brain to drain the excess cerebrospinal fluid– and many requiremultiple shunt replacements during their lives.</li>
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<li>Other very common secondary conditions include bladder and bowel incontinence, as well as frequent urinary tract infections.</li>
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<li>After the onset of puberty, young people with spina bifida are more prone to clinical depression than most people. Researchers think this may be due in part to social isolation.</li>
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<p>Being able to share this information with all of you today is without a doubt the most empowering and inspiring aspect of my life. I’d love nothing more than to give you that very sense of empowerment. Please publish this post on your own Web site(s), and feel free to add your own personal intro that will make it relevant to your blog followers. As many people as I’ve managed to rally in support of this cause, you have an advantage that I don’t–your audience. So, please share this information with everyone you come into contact with.</p>
<p>Below is a video that explains just why the <a href="http://sbacentralflorida.org/">Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida</a> means so much to me, and why I’m participating in the <a href="http://bit.ly/qtlMHs">Walk-N-Roll</a>.</p>
<p>[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIpzk_1ICX4]</p>
<p>I will be raising money online for Team Holdin’ Out for a Hero until October 29th, when we have our Walk-N-Roll event. Donations can be as small as $5 or as large as $50,000. (Yes, I do like the $50,000 better!) Every cent counts! Every cent of every dollar will go towards supporting families affected by spina bifida in 22 counties in and around the Central Florida region and supporting educational and awareness efforts.</p>
<p>Yes, to the new parent, or even to the already-grown individual, spina bifida can seem like a scary thing to deal with. But there’s a power in numbers and a strength in awareness– a strength that gives us the courage to open the closet, shine the light in the ghost’s face, and reduce it to nothing but an old coat.</p>
<p>Thank you for helping me conquer my biggest fear– ignorance of spina bifida.</p>
<p><em>~ Laurita Tellado, <a href="http://www.holdinoutforahero.org/" target="_blank">HoldinOutforaHero.org</a></em></p>
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Join Latina Mom Bloggers Twitter Chat and Learn about Diabetes Resources for Latinos

October 12, 2011 By Eva Smith Leave a Comment

According to the American Diabetes Association, there is a total of 25.8 million children and adults with diabetes in the United States. That’s 8.3% of the population!!! In New York there are 440,000 Latinos with Diabetes and growing. The American Diabetes Association leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fights for those affected—by diabetes by funding research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes and delivering services and information to hundreds of communities. They also give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.

Montefiore Medical Center’s mission is to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Established in 1884 as a hospital for patients with chronic illnesses, our history is rich with pioneering medical firsts and research, as well as an exceptional dedication to the community. The majority of Montefiore’s patients are Hispanic since the majority of the people living in the community served is Hispanic. The Bronx was New York City’s first borough to have a majority of people of color and is the only borough with a Latino majority.

It’s time to STOP DIABETES!

Please join Latina Mom Bloggers, Hispanicize and Being Latino as we discuss Diabetes Resources, Tips and Data with the American Diabetes Association and Montefiore Medical Center’s. Hope to see you at the ADA Diabetes Tweet Chat! Let’s unite and STEP OUT and Walk to Fight Stop Diabetes.

Twitter Party Details:
What: Diabetes & Latinos – Diabetes Resources Tips & Data
When: Thursday, October 13, from 4 to 5 PM EST (1 to 2 PM PST)
Where: Twitter
Hashtag: #stopdiabetes

Who to Follow:
Panelists: @AmDiabetesAssn @MontefioreNews @latinomarketing
Moderators: @LouisPagan @Jollymom @Eva_Smith @latinamomblogs @hispanicize @beinglatino

ADA Numbers en Español:

ADA Numbers in English:

Filed Under: Blog, Social Good, Tweet chats, Twitter Parties

Latina Mom Bloggers Blogalicious 2 Ticket Giveaway Twitter Party

September 26, 2011 By Eva Smith 16 Comments

Summer is over and school has started for many of our Latina Mom Blogger network members. It’s now time to reconnect with all your blogging friends and make new connections. One of the places to make connections is conferences. There are so many conference to choose from for the remaining 2011 calendar year.

We highly recommend that you attend Blogalicious, the conference that celebrates diversity in social media, on October 21-23, 2011. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to make connections, meet your blogging friends in REAL life, draw inspiration, share information, and impact the digital landscape. The thing I LOVE the most about this conference is that they are a movement that shines the spotlight on YOU!

We’re so excited to announce that Latina Mom Bloggers will be at the conference to meet fellow Latina Mom Bloggers Network members in real life and make new connections. This is the first time for Piera and I to be together at a conference, so we’re thrilled! To celebrate this joyous occassion we will be having a Twitter party tomorrow and will be giving away 2 ALL-ACCESS tickets for Blogalicious & 1 $300 Gift Card to two lucky winners.

Founded in 2009, the Blogalicious Weekend conferences are aimed at celebrating the diversity of women of all ethnicities in social media. Over the course of 3 event-filled days, savvy, influential and talented women bloggers will ignite a sense of unity within the multicultural blogging community as well as educate marketers on the importance of our demographic in today’s marketplace, all while networking, building relationships, and promoting inspiration and success for each other.

Twitter Party Details:

Here is your opportunity to meet and get to know Justice Fergie. We’ll be discussing the Blogalicious conference, the session agenda, the speakers and more. Bring your questions.

Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Time: 6:00pm PST/ 9:00pm EST

Prizes: 2 ALL-ACCESS Conference passes & $300 VISA for Air Fare

Special Guests:
@BeBlogalicious & Blogalicious Co-Founder Justice Fergie (@JusticeFergie)

Panelists:
@Eva_Smith @JollyMom

Moderators:
@LatinaMomBlogs @BeingLatino @Hispanicize

Prizes:
2 All-Access Blogalicious passes. There will be 2 winners selected. One ticket per winner.

Location of Materials to read/bookmark to win prizes:

Web:

http://blogaliciousweekend.beblogalicious.com/

Agenda:

http://blogalicious2011a.sched.org/

Speakers:

http://blogalicious2011a.sched.org/attendees/speakers/

Blog:

http://blog.beblogalicious.com/blog/

You must RSVP below to be eligible to win prizes.

Please enter your Twitter handle and Twitter URL in the linky below. If you don’t have a Twitter account, please sign up now. The party will be HERE. Be sure to follow @JusticeFergie, @LatinaMomBlogs, @Eva_Smith and @JollyMom during the party! We will draw winners from those who have met the requirements and are actively participating in our discussion. Follow the discussion by using the #Blogalicious Twitter hashtag.

Filed Under: Blog, Giveaways, Social Good, Twitter Parties, Twitter Parties

We’re going to Blogalicious!

September 16, 2011 By Eva Smith 2 Comments

Latina Mom Bloggers is excited to announce that we’re going to Blogalicious weekend in Washington, D.C. on October 21-23. We’re so elated to be there as a team representing Latina Moms and women of all ethnicities in business. We are also very honored to announce that Latina Mom Bloggers and our parent company, Hispanicize are Official Media Sponsors for Blogalicious conference.

To celebrate this joyous occassion we are offering an opportunity for 2 bloggers to join us for the weekend with a FREE ALL ACCESS pass. Please make sure to check our website, tweets and facebook posts for updates on the exact date of our Twitter party, as we’ll be announcing the date within the next couple of days.

If you have never attended a conference before, please consider attending Blogalicious weekend. It’s a great opportunity to meet other bloggers and speakers face to face, learn effective skills to improve your blog, learn how to use social media more effectively and build business relationships.

Happy Friday Latina Mom Bloggers!

Filed Under: Blog, Giveaways, Social Good, Twitter Parties Tagged With: blogalicious, business, conference, diversity, entrepreneur, hispanicize, latina mom bloggers, media sponsor

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