Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Coastal Empire Community Outreach

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Maria E. BowdenS.H.P.E. Outreach Coordinator

2013


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According to the 2010 US CENSUS, the Current Population Surveyed in the state of

Georgia at least 9.1% are Hispanic or Latino individuals.

(http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13051.html)

24.5% Spanish-speaking households find themselves linguistically isolated.

In the Chatham Co. the 2010 Census estimated that the Hispanic population

consisted of 5.7 % of the total population.

(http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13051.html).

This estimate does not take into consideration the greater number of the community

spread out in nearby counties in Georgia and South Carolina and its still relatively

"invisible", having not fully integrated itself into the social service available to low-

income and minority population.

Furthermore, many of them are not yet fully assimilated into the local customs and

ways of life in America. The transient nature of the work of some of these people, particularly in agricultural

and seasonal work may be a factor in where and how they permanently settle.

However, many establish roots and seek a more permanent way of life.

Some have come legally to the United States to pursue professional careers or

obtain higher levels of education.


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First, in the past, no attempt has been madeamongst organizations who directly render

services to the Hispanic Community to develop aeducational, culturally diverse outreach program.

Secondly, there is no effective plan to integrate

the Hispanic Community gain into educational,cultural programs, or into academic life.


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38.3% White

55.4%African American

4.7% Hispano/Latino

Persons of White origin: 54.9%

Persons of Black origin: 40.2%

Persons of Hispanic Origin: 5.7%

2003, 2004 Census data

Chatham County, Georgia Savannah

Population: 271,544 Population: 128,000
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Chatham_County_Georgia.png


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In order to fulfill the barriers encountered in the current system for theHispanic community the S.H.P.E. Coastal Empire Community Outreachwill help implement and achieve the following objectives:

Serve as an example to integrate the community into educationalactivities developed to promote S.H.P.E. Mission.

Build relationships between local authorities, schools, associations,churches and neighborhoods.

S.H.P.E. Mission

SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize theirfullest potential and impacts the world through STEM awareness, access,support and development.

SHPE's vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influentialas the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

Overview

The Savannah/Coastal Empire Professional Chapter is committed toproviding professional, educational and cultural support in the communityand promotes educational development programs that support the

advancement of its members.


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Hispanic children, women and

men living Chatham County,largely in the industrial suburbs of

Port Wentworth, Pooler and

Garden City.


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Low IncomeDowntown

HWY 17

Southside

Midtown- Commercial area

Industrial Areaof PortWentworth


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Topics Include

Create anddistribute acalendar ofevents includingfestivities,meetings andcultural events inthe City ofSavannah,Garden City andPort Wentworth.

Cultural / events

Educational/events

Science night

Family day

SHPE ID card


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EMBRACE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY ACTIVELY PROMOTINGEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

Such programming would focus on, afterschool programs, scholarships,

seminars, job training, etc.

By working with:

Chatham County Schools P.T.A.

S.H.P.E. training conferences for Hispanic workforce.

Savannah Technical College

Hispanic Outreach and Leadership at Armstrong (H.O.L.A.)

Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana de Savannah (P.I.B.H.S.)

Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire

Bank on Savannah

Hispanic American Center for Economic Development (H.A.C.E.D.)

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Savannah

SCORE


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QUARTELY AGENDA

Organize a community event at the Mother Matilda Park with the following activities for thewhole family:

What: 5 de Mayo en Familia

When: Saturday May 4th. 2013 from 1-5 pm Where: Mother Matilda Community Park

5 de Mayo History reenacted representation

2K-5K Race Futbol

Science games for kids

Participate with an informational booth with activities at the 5 de Mayo Fest. To be on May5th. at the Tom Tripplet park in Pooler.

Community Outreach meeting with the top 3 Churches serving the Hispanic community inthe area to discuss and evaluate ways to reach and develop an outreach program in theirchurches.

Confirm and schedule meeting:

Lady of Our Lourdes (Port Wentworth, GA)

Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana (Garden City, GA)

Bethel Alliance (Savannah, GA)

Organize a Science Night with information and resources for young adults and kids

activities.


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The voice of the Latino communitywants to be heard;

to create change, to existand not to be invisible.

Let it manifest, let it sing as thetropical birds from ancient

times, from a faraway place,where the Latin heart still

exists.

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