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LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT

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To advance the education and quality of life of Latinos in the Charlotte Region through scholarships, academic, and cultural programs.

Our IMPACT

We are determined to advance the education and quality of life for Latinos in the Charlotte Region. Through scholarships and college and career readiness programs, we provide a leg up to local families. Support our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of others.

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Gala for Education 2025
Coming soon - Spring 2025! 
Join us in celebrating education and recognizing our amazing Sponsors, Community Partners, and Scholars!
Happening NOW! - HSS Workshops
FREE Bilingual information sessions for students and caregivers on preparing, planning, and paying for postsecondary education. Learn about college applications, financial aid, career paths, bachelor's & associate degrees, trade and vocational program options, and campus tours.

Check out our HSS Calendar and sign up now! 
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Impact Report now available! 
Our impact report serves as a comprehensive summary of all our academic activities over the past year. Within this document, you will discover insights into how we positively influence the lives of our students and families within the Latino community.

Testimonials

"Wingate University has partnered with LAWA for many years, and I have personally had the privilege to work with LAWA for a couple of years organizing one stop of their high school series program. LAWA has demonstrated a strong commitment to opening doors to ensure that every student, particularly local Hispanic students, has equal access to educational opportunities. Their thoughtfully selected programs play a pivotal role in providing invaluable guidance for Hispanic students and their families as they navigate all stages of the college application process. Over the years, I have been a witness to several students who attended LAWA's High School series events and later returned to Wingate as an incoming student, showing that LAWA's efforts help students pursue their dreams of higher education.

In conclusion, being a part of LAWA's High School Series has been incredibly rewarding, and I look forward to continuing to work together to lay the foundation for students' future.”

 

Mayra Rosales

Assistant Director for First-Year Admissions and Hispanic/Latinx Students

Wingate University

Thank you to our
sponsors and donors

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Throughout our organization's materials the word "Latino(s)" will be used as the term to recognize and describe all of those who identify with Spanish heritage. All of those being a) Latino/a which refers to people who identify as descendants from Latin America and speak Spanish; b) Hispanic in which the word refers to people who speak Spanish and have descended from Spanish speaking populations; and c) Latinx which refers to people choosing to use term that is gender-neutral and an alternative to Latino, Latina, and Hispanic. 

Contact Us

P.O. Box 78150

Charlotte, NC 28271

704.552.1003

lawa@lawanc.org

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