PIX11 TO JOIN LUPE FUND, INC TO HOST POWER OF WOMEN EVENT ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 

AT THE BROWNSTONE, 351 WEST BROADWAY, PATERSON

PIX11 Reporter Monica Morales will serve as emcee; 

Three women and one man to be honored for their contributions to the state;

Six undergraduate students will be presented with the 2022 Young Latina Leadership Scholarships 

NEW JERSEY-June 6, 2022– Lupe FUND, Inc. will host their signature Power of Women event on Wednesday, June 8, at the Brownstone, located at 351 West Broadway, in Paterson. The event, which began in 2004 recognizes and celebrates prominent Latina women who are making a significant impact across New Jersey through their vital work. The annual event returns after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PIX11, your home for the best in tri-state news, weather, and more will join LUPE Fund, Inc. at the event. Six-time Emmy Award-Winning Reporter Monica Morales, host of “Monica Makes It Happen,” which helps New York and New Jersey residents in need, with a focus on public housing, will emcee the event.

This year’s honorees include Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, the highest-ranking Latina legislator in NJ; Executive Director at the League of Women Voters of NJ Jesse Burns; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex; Hudson and Union Counties CEO Carlos Lejnieks; and NJ Office of New Americans Director Johanna Calle.

“I cannot think of a better way to celebrate 19 years of empowering, educating and engaging Latinas in NJ,” said President of LUPE Iveth Mosquera. She adds, “LUPE’s role in NJ has never been more important than now. This year’s honorees exemplify leadership, courage, and compassion. On behalf of the LUPE board of trustees, we sincerely thank them for defending democracy, promoting equality, and standing up for the rights of all NJ residents.”

“PIX11 is proud to support the LUPE Fund in this great event,” said Vice President and General Manager of Nexstar Media Inc.’s New York City Operations Chris McDonnell. “As New York’s Very Own, we celebrate all Latina women who are making a significant impact across New Jersey and the Tri-State area through their amazing contributions to our community.”

Additionally, at the Power of Women event, six deserving undergraduate Latina students will be presented with the 2022 Young Latina Leadership Scholarships. The recipients will have displayed academic excellence, leadership, and have been civically engaged in their communities. To date, LUPE Fund has awarded more than $85,000 since 2011 to support Latina students’ education.

One of the awards is the inaugural Peggy Anastos Scholarship, which honors Ms. Anastos, a longtime advocate and activist for the Hispanic community in New Jersey. She serves as the Advisor to the LUPE organization.

“We are extremely elated to have distinguished journalist Monica Morales to serve as emcee of this event. Her work is directly aligned with our mission,” said Co-Chair of the Power of Women event Sara Peña. “We also congratulate this year’s honorees, who advocate for social justice issues that have an enduring impact on our community as a whole.”

To purchase tickets for the Power of Women event, visit https://lupe2022pow.eventbrite.com.

MEDIA NOTE: Media members must send their RSVP for the event to Crystal Rosa at Crystal.M.Rosa@gmail.com.

About LUPE Fund

LUPE Fund is a volunteer-driven, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to educate, empower and engage Latinas through leadership and civic engagement.  The organization promotes the advancement of Latinas in civic and professional leadership roles by providing scholarships, educational and professional development programs, networking, and mentorship opportunities at a local and statewide level. LUPE Fund is committed to collaborating with other women’s and children’s organizations on issues of common interest such as education, health, and economic development in an effort to advance the Latino community.