Greater Bridgeport Latino Network | A network for latinos in greater bridgeport!

Community-led DACA/DAPA Training

How to Facilitate DACA/DAPA Clinics with information on “Know Your Rights if You are Undocumented” and “Effective Community Outreach” Saturday, May 14, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm with 9:30 breakfast (Greater New Haven) for staff or volunteers who speak English and/or Spanish Immigrant families are under constant threat of deportation. The Deferred Action (DACA and…

2016 Puerto Rican Parade Calendar of Events

The Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County has a great schedule of events lined up leading all the way to the annual festival. We hope to see you at some of these events and as always the PRPFC appreciates your continued community support. Visit the PRPFC calendar of events If you are interested in participating in…

Veterans Can Now Receive Care from St. Vincent’s Doctors Through the Veterans Choice Program

St. Vincent's Medical Center sites of care are now veteran healthcare providers outside VA BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut - April 1, 2016 - St. Vincent's Medical Center today announced a partnership to provide care through the Veterans Choice Program, giving veterans the opportunity to receive care at St. Vincent's locations throughout Connecticut. Now qualified U.S. veterans who…

Luis Muñoz Marin Career Day Needs Speakers!

The Marin School Career day is on May 3rd and May 5th at 10:30 AM. We are looking for speakers that may have some kind of connection to urban schools or communities; preferably Bridgeport. We are looking for speakers that have grown up through the Bridgeport system and have succeeded in their chosen career path.…

GBLN Welcomes Its Second Pa’lante Partner

GBLN Welcomes its 2nd Pa’lante Partner, Michael Gargano Jr Ed.D. President/CEO of St. Vincent’s College in Bridgeport From Michael Gargano: "SVC Proudly Supports the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network. We are committed to increasing participation from underrepresented populations in the health filed by offering observation and shadow programs with elementary and secondary schools at the college…

The Inspiration Awards – Excellence in Education 2016

Where: Bridgeport Holiday Inn 1070 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06604 When: May 4, 2016 – 3:30 P.M. Awards and Recipients Theodore and Margaret Beard Excellence in Teaching Award Brianne Bresky - Bridgeport Military Academy Alicia Robinson - Roosevelt School Eve Sarra - Central Magnet High School Awards for Outstanding Teachers Christine Blaszczynski - High Horizons Magnet School Donald…

And now this: From our Puerto Rican Songbook sponsor Radio Cumbre

Puerto Rican Songbook is Saturday. Hear our radio promotion on Radio Cumbre and buy tickets now!

A Special Event & Tribute to the Music of Puerto Rico: Saturday, April 16

The Bijou Theatre has partnered with the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network (GBLN) and Artist-In-Residence, Rick Reyes, for a special GBLN event and tribute to the Puerto Rican Songbook.

GBLN Welcomes Its First Pa’lante Partner

Bryan Hussey is founder and President of Latitude Consulting Group LLC. His business experience of over 35 years has been in international marketing and business development with leading Fortune 500 companies. Bryan speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently, having lived in many Latin American markets. Latitude Consulting Group helps business owners, executives and organizations to significantly…

Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes: Become a Workshop Leader

The Southwestern CT Agency on Aging in conjunction with the CT Department of Public Health is seeking professionals and volunteers to be trained as workshop leaders for the Stanford University 6 week workshop series, Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes. The program is designed to help empower Spanish-speaking persons with diabetes to build self-confidence…