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| AHAM |
| Hispanic-American Women's Association |
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| Who we are... |
The Hispanic-American Women’s Association, known as AHAM, is a
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, formed by women of Hispanic
descent who are interested in preserving their culture and
increasing educational opportunities to Hispanic students in the
Upstate of South Carolina. AHAM is made up of diverse, dynamic,
professional Hispanic women that enjoy sharing their culture and
language.
AHAM also welcomes members of other cultures who are interested
in learning more about our culture and traditions. Non-Hispanic
AHAM members also share our goal of helping the Hispanic youth in
Upstate SC to reach their dream of pursuing higher education.
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, formed by women of Hispanic
descent who are interested in preserving their culture and
increasing educational opportunities to Hispanic students in the
Upstate of South Carolina. AHAM is made up of diverse, dynamic,
professional Hispanic women that enjoy sharing their culture and
language.
AHAM also welcomes members of other cultures who are interested
in learning more about our culture and traditions. Non-Hispanic
AHAM members also share our goal of helping the Hispanic youth in
Upstate SC to reach their dream of pursuing higher education.
| History |
AHAM was formed in 1998 when a group of Hispanic, professional
women noticed the need to form an organization that would promote
cultural awareness throughout the community, while simultaneously
preserving traditions, language and ties to their motherland. These
brave women paved the way to what now is known as the Asociación
Hispano-Americana de Mujeres.
AHAM is made up of diverse, dynamic, professional Hispanic women
that enjoy sharing their culture and language.
AHAM's past presidents include a group of visionary women whose
talents and willingness to share them with the community have
furthered AHAM's mission. These women are:
women noticed the need to form an organization that would promote
cultural awareness throughout the community, while simultaneously
preserving traditions, language and ties to their motherland. These
brave women paved the way to what now is known as the Asociación
Hispano-Americana de Mujeres.
AHAM is made up of diverse, dynamic, professional Hispanic women
that enjoy sharing their culture and language.
AHAM's past presidents include a group of visionary women whose
talents and willingness to share them with the community have
furthered AHAM's mission. These women are:
| Monthly Meetings |
Our monthly scheduled meeting is held at 12 noon on the second Saturday of every
month at the Greenville Marriott Hotel (restaurant area) located at One Parkway
East, Greenville, SC, 29615. Each month we have speakers presenting different
topics of interest for personal or professional development to our members during
the meetings.
Members who would like to have lunch should plan to be at the hotel by 11 a.m. to
enjoy our social hour and to share pleasant moments.
month at the Greenville Marriott Hotel (restaurant area) located at One Parkway
East, Greenville, SC, 29615. Each month we have speakers presenting different
topics of interest for personal or professional development to our members during
the meetings.
Members who would like to have lunch should plan to be at the hotel by 11 a.m. to
enjoy our social hour and to share pleasant moments.
| Education |
For years AHAM has focused on improving educational opportunities and youth
empowerment for Hispanic students. Our Scholarship Award program has provided
many brilliant Hispanic-college-bound students the opportunity to pursue their
higher education.
empowerment for Hispanic students. Our Scholarship Award program has provided
many brilliant Hispanic-college-bound students the opportunity to pursue their
higher education.
| Membership |
Our membership consists of women of Hispanic descent and other cultural backgrounds who speak Spanish and love the Hispanic
culture, reside in the Upstate SC, and enjoy cultural, educational, volunteer and social activities. Our adjunct members are not from
Hispanic descent but speak Spanish or want to learn or practice Spanish and enjoy our culture too!
Members’ comments:
"I have never been a part of anything like AHAM. I am so blessed to be a part of an organization that celebrates my roots and gives to my
community." Linda Franco, 2009 AHAM member.
If your are one of them then why not join AHAM? To become a member click here to download the application, complete it, and mail it
along with your membership dues to:
AHAM
P.O. Box 17674
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 420-2787
culture, reside in the Upstate SC, and enjoy cultural, educational, volunteer and social activities. Our adjunct members are not from
Hispanic descent but speak Spanish or want to learn or practice Spanish and enjoy our culture too!
Members’ comments:
"I have never been a part of anything like AHAM. I am so blessed to be a part of an organization that celebrates my roots and gives to my
community." Linda Franco, 2009 AHAM member.
If your are one of them then why not join AHAM? To become a member click here to download the application, complete it, and mail it
along with your membership dues to:
AHAM
P.O. Box 17674
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 420-2787
| “Compartiendo Culturas y Promoviendo Educación" "Sharing Cultures and Promoting Education” |
| Christine, Our Youngest Member |
| Annual Reports |
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| What We Do |
AHAM members volunteer with our own planned activities as
well as participate and support other non-profit organizations
in the community. A few of our fundraising events include the
Artisphere Festival in May and the annual International Gala
in October.
Educational events in which AHAM members participate
include Lapsits for Early Literacy and the Graduate Greenville
programs. Lapsits for Early Literacy is a 501(c)(3) organization
whose mission “guides underserved parents and caregivers
of primarily newborns through 48 month olds to create a love
of books, develop readiness for reading, and provide
children's books in homes.” Graduate Greenville is “a
community-wide effort to improve high school success and
increase the graduation rate.”
well as participate and support other non-profit organizations
in the community. A few of our fundraising events include the
Artisphere Festival in May and the annual International Gala
in October.
Educational events in which AHAM members participate
include Lapsits for Early Literacy and the Graduate Greenville
programs. Lapsits for Early Literacy is a 501(c)(3) organization
whose mission “guides underserved parents and caregivers
of primarily newborns through 48 month olds to create a love
of books, develop readiness for reading, and provide
children's books in homes.” Graduate Greenville is “a
community-wide effort to improve high school success and
increase the graduation rate.”
| Our Achievements |
Many have been the achievements and recognitions that our
very own AHAM members received in 2008 for the amazing
labor of love of volunteering their time, efforts, and talents
year after year. Organizations such as the YWCA (Dream
Achievers), Women Making History, and the Greenville
County Human Relations Commission recognized these AHAM
members.
Additionally in 2008, AHAM received its first Upstate Diversity
Leadership award in the International Category from the Riley
Institute at Furman University. This award recognizes
“organizations and individuals for their accomplishments in
improving diversity in the Upstate.”
very own AHAM members received in 2008 for the amazing
labor of love of volunteering their time, efforts, and talents
year after year. Organizations such as the YWCA (Dream
Achievers), Women Making History, and the Greenville
County Human Relations Commission recognized these AHAM
members.
Additionally in 2008, AHAM received its first Upstate Diversity
Leadership award in the International Category from the Riley
Institute at Furman University. This award recognizes
“organizations and individuals for their accomplishments in
improving diversity in the Upstate.”
Our membership consists of women of Hispanic descent who speak Spanish, reside in the Upstate SC, and enjoy cultural, educational
and social activities. We also have adjunct members who are not from Hispanic descent but speak Spanish or want to learn or practice
Spanish and enjoy our culture too!
Members’ comments:
"I have never been a part of anything like AHAM. I am so blessed to be a part of an organization that celebrates my roots and gives to my
community." Linda Franco, AHAM member since 2009.
If your are one of them then why not join AHAM? To become a member click here to download the application, complete it, and mail it
along with your membership dues to:
AHAM
P.O. Box 17674
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 420-2787 (864) 420-2787
and social activities. We also have adjunct members who are not from Hispanic descent but speak Spanish or want to learn or practice
Spanish and enjoy our culture too!
Members’ comments:
"I have never been a part of anything like AHAM. I am so blessed to be a part of an organization that celebrates my roots and gives to my
community." Linda Franco, AHAM member since 2009.
If your are one of them then why not join AHAM? To become a member click here to download the application, complete it, and mail it
along with your membership dues to:
AHAM
P.O. Box 17674
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 420-2787 (864) 420-2787