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      Education  

               LALDEF organizes community events and educational programs and it develops materials to educate the public at
               large to recognize the barriers and difficulties faced by newcomers as they struggle to integrate into, contribute to and
               be accepted into our society.

               These programs rely primarily on the services of community volunteers, and recognized experts. Through these 
               programs we expect that the community at large will become more appreciative of the cultural diversity and economic
               contributions that are brought by immigrants and embrace their presence.
               In addition, LALDEF distributes the "Folleto de Informacion ", a Spanish-language community resource handbook, edited
               by the Latin American Task Force of Princeton. Thousands of copies of the Folleto have been distributed since 1989 to new 
               Spanish-speaking residents of Hightstown, Trenton, Lawrenceville and the Princeton to educate Hispanic newcomers about
               their rights and responsibilities as neighbors, and to help ease the process of integrating these immigrants into our
               communities.Newcomers will learn how our society works by reading pertinent sections when they apply for an apartment
               lease, look for day care or medical services, or go about learning English.

               Latino Reform Youth Council (LRYC)

               LRYC was founded by Moses Santizo, a Princeton-raised child of Guatemalan immigrants, to create a supportive and
               self-affirming environment for Latino students enrolled in high-schools and colleges through our area. Research shows
               that Latino youths with a clear awareness of their identity, and knowledge about the history and culture of their
               countries of origin are more likely to succeed in the United States and face lower risks of ending up in trouble.

               LRYC’s goal is to bring together young people to discuss their collective heritage and develop a strong identity as both    
               Latinos and Americans. Through retreats, field-trips, dialogue, and mutual reinforcement, LRYC contributes to the
               social wellbeing and educational progress of the new Latino community. Approximately 25 youngsters are currently
               participating in this effort. Thanks to a grant from the Mary Owen Borden Foundation, LALDEF was able to sponsor the
               LRYC youth leadership retreat which was held in November 2006 at the Burlington Meeting House (see
               November events page for more information), and will continue to support the development of future LRYC programs.

               For more information on LYRC, visit their web site at: www.LRYC.org

             
               
               BILINGUAL TAX RETURN CLINIC

               The TAXAIDE bilingual tax return preparation assistance program is a project of the AARP, the Princeton Latin American
               Task Force, The Princeton Housing Authority, and the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund., which provides
               free tax return preparation help for low and moderate income families. Hours are Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. from
               February 2 through April 12, 2008 at the Hank Pannell Learning Center, 3 Clay Street (corner of Clay and Witherspoon
               Streets), and in the basement of Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St. in Princeton.

               LALDEF recruits and trains bilingual volunteers from the community with the technical assistance and under the
               supervision of AARP counselors. Now in its fifth year, the program provides assistance to over 100 low and moderate
               income, mostly minority households, from Princeton and surrounding communities, to file tax returns and obtain over
               $75,000, annually, in tax credits and tax refunds.

               Educación

               TALLER DE AYUDA BILINGUE CON LOS IMPUESTOS

               El programa de TAXAIDE proporciona ayuda con la preparacion de declaraciones de impuestos, en inglés y español, a
               familias de bajos y medianos ingresos. Es un proyecto conjunto de AARP, la Latin American Task Force, la Princeton
               Housing Authority, y el Fondo Latinoamericano para la Defensa Legal y la Educación (LALDEF). El horario es de 9 de la
               mañana a 1 de la tarde, los sábado, del 2 de Febrero al 12 de Abril, 2008 en el Hank Pannell Center, 3 Clay Street
               (esquina de las calles Clay y Witherspoon),y en el sotano de la Iglesia Presbiteriana, 61 Nassau St. en Princeton.

                LALDEF recluta y capacita a voluntarios comunitarios bilingües con el asesoramiento tecnico y bajo la supervision de
                consejeros de AARP. Este es el quinto año de operación de este programa que ayuda a mas de 100 familias de bajos
                y medianos ingresos, de Princeton y sus alrrededores, a rellenar sus declaraciones y a obtener créditos y devoluciones
                por mas de $75,000 anuales.

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