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The Unidos Foundation
Unidos, Inc. is an exempt charitable organization as described in
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 83-4310898
2023 IMPACT
Allentown, PA
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Yamelisa Taveras, M.A.
Founder & Executive Director
education, safety, and equity initiatives while exemplifying unity and local investment. Live Here. Invest Here. We Are 1. We Are Unidos.
Unidos, Inc. was chartered to improve the quality of life of underserved and marginalized communities through
OUR MISSION
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Franis Jimenez-Pereyra
Graduate of Kutztown University with a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Spanish, and Marketing. Also, Local advocate for inclusivity,
and entrepreneur.
Jessica Renford
Graduate of Cedar Crest College with a Bachelors in Nursing. She is the Clinical Nurse Service Manager at Neighborhood Health Centers of Lehigh Valley, and avid advocate for access to care for underserved families and children.
Sue Beidleman
Graduate of Gallaudet University with a Bachelors in Accounting and Business. Retired from her position as General Ledger Accountant. She is an advocate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.
PRESIDENT
Meet Our 2023 Team
These are exceptional members of our community with years of experience serving our communities
VICE-PRESIDENT
TREASURER
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Nilce Cruz
A kind and giving soul. She has over a 25 years of experience in the hospitality field, she knows what matters to help people feel that they belong. She is the owner of Food Safety Mechanics.
SECRETARY
Yahaira Davis
A survivor against all odds. Raised in Allentown and dedicated to serving others. She is an exemplary individual.
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
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100% of the proceeds of these items will go directly to serve the beautiful kind humans of the Lehigh Valley and make a more beautiful Humankind.
The beauty of each human on earth is their individuality. We do not all fall into the molds built by society, and as our mission to INVEST in our own, and SERVE the marginalized and underserved communities, we can use your help.
Get our merch, Support the mission.
UNIDOSFUND.ORG/SHOP
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Unidos4Education: Humankind Day
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Youth Education & Safety
During our 2021 Humankind Day Drive-thru Summertime Activities Giveaway, we reached over 300 families. Distributing well over 3,000 toys, activities, bicycles, scooters, giftcards, pool passes, art school scholarships, and so much more. By providing safe activities, we keep our children from regressing educationally and safer through the summer.
Summertime Activities Giveaway
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Unidos4Education: “La Bodeguita”
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FOOD DONATIONS FROM PANERA BREAD AND WEGMANS & FEMA FUNDS
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CyberLearning Club is closing the technology gap
Unidos4Education
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Education support and technological infrastructure is needed to support underserved families of ASD. The funds sponsoring this initiative from the CIty of Allentown’s CDBG program will make it possible to provide resources and desktops to families in the City of Allentown
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Our Social Inclusion Series are to highlight the excellence of Lehigh Valley
We provide our Leaders Under Construction Awards, and Highlight individuals during Black History Month, Pride Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. The funds sponsoring this initiative are from private donors.
Unidos4Equity
UNIDOS FOUNDATION
Celebrating
Black Excellence
Of Lehigh Valley
Black History Month
SHAVON C SMITH
Exemplary Young Allentonian
Student at Kutztown University
2023
The excellence that lives, works, thrives, and worships in the Lehigh Valley is incomparable. We celebrate you today, and every day. Black Lives Matter!
Equity
Celebrating
Black Excellence
Of Lehigh Valley
Black History Month
MICHELLE WILSON
Poet and Youth Leader
Student at Kutztown University
2023
The excellence that lives, works, thrives, and worships in the Lehigh Valley is incomparable. We celebrate you today, and every day. Black Lives Matter!
Equity
Celebrating
Black Excellence
Of Lehigh Valley
Black History Month
YAHAIRA DAVIS
AmeriCorps VISTA
Programs Coordinator - UNIDOS
2023
The excellence that lives, works, thrives, and worships in the Lehigh Valley is incomparable. We celebrate you today, and every day. Black Lives Matter!
Equity
Celebrating
Black Excellence
Of Lehigh Valley
Black History Month
ERIK RODRIGUEZ
Entrepreneur and Leader
Miles of Smiles
2023
The excellence that lives, works, thrives, and worships in the Lehigh Valley is incomparable. We celebrate you today, and every day. Black Lives Matter!
Equity
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Safety
Education
Equity
Safety of our underserved populations, access to educational opportunities and closing the technology gap
For students k-12+, and recognition of the resilience of our minority communities
Initiatives 2023
UNIDOS INC
In Partnership With :
City of Allentown
Women United of the United Way
FEMA
Allentown Health Bureau
“La Bodeguita”
In Partnership With :
SELF! Women’s Reentry
Lehigh Valley Community Foundation
American Federation of Teachers
June 2023
June - December 2023
September- October 2023
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Safety
Education
Equity
Safety of our underserved populations, access to educational opportunities and closing the technology gap
For families with students k-12+, and recognition of the resilience of our minority communities
Initiatives 2024
UNIDOS INC
In Partnership With :
Women United of the United Way
REACH PA
“La Bodeguita”
In Partnership With :
SELF! Women’s Reentry
DeSales University
PA DEP - EPA Grant
June 2024
June - December 2024
September- October 2024
2023
Safety
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We became a Qualified Partner
2022 - 2024
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Community Partners and Sponsors
Without your support, our ongoing work would not be possible
Education | Safety | Equity
UNIDOS INC 2023