{"id":12352,"date":"2021-12-01T16:17:56","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T16:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/?p=12352"},"modified":"2021-12-01T16:17:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T16:17:56","slug":"the-national-hispanic-council-on-aging-to-host-its-2021-virtual-awards-ceremony-and-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/the-national-hispanic-council-on-aging-to-host-its-2021-virtual-awards-ceremony-and-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"The National Hispanic Council on Aging to host its 2021 Virtual Awards Ceremony and Fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<\/strong> 12\/01\/2021<\/p>\n

Contact: <\/strong>Marcela Mart\u00ednez<\/p>\n

Company:<\/strong> National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)<\/p>\n

Phone<\/strong>: 202-347-9733<\/p>\n

Email<\/strong>: publicrelations@nhcoa.org<\/p>\n

Web:<\/strong> www.nhcoa.org<\/p>\n

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram:<\/strong> @NHCOA<\/p>\n

Washington, D.C. \u2013<\/strong> The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) will host its annual Virtual Awards Ceremony and Fundraising: United for Equality <\/em><\/strong>on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 6:00 pm to 8:15 pm (EST).<\/p>\n

Each year, NHCOA takes time to honor and celebrate trailblazers in the field of aging. In 2021, our organization will honor those who have been working to create fair and equal conditions for older adults, their families, caregivers, and the Latino community as a whole. Our Virtual Awards Ceremony creates a safe space for us to celebrate our shared commitment to Hispanic families and aging issues and to acknowledge the pioneers who are paving the way in these areas. This event is NHCOA\u2019s largest fundraiser event of the year.<\/p>\n

Dr. Yanira Cruz, President and CEO of NHCOA, states that, \u201cWe stand united for equity to address systemic and structural barriers that are keeping many in our communities from aging well. As we prepare for a new year, we look forward to the implementation of transformational policies across our nation.\u00a0 The new and historic infrastructure legislation passed will serve to allow older adults to age in place, in the comfort of their home and communities.\u00a0 It will also create better paying jobs for caregivers.\u00a0 NHCOA is grateful for all the contributions of the luminaries that have made important strides to advancing equity, especially those being recognized this year.\u00a0 While we have made important progress, much more remains to get done in the area of health, economic security, and housing.\u00a0 Now is the moment to come together to forge a brighter future<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAARP is sponsoring this year\u2019s ceremony to celebrate the trailblazers who are working to create fair and equitable outcomes for older Latinos, their families, and caregivers. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of Hispanic\/Latino older adults and their families through advocacy, programs, and education, so they can have the resources and tools to age well,<\/em>\u201d said Yvette Pe\u00f1a, AARP Vice President of Hispanic\/Latino Audience Strategy Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.<\/p>\n

The ceremony will be hosted by Maria Cardona, CNN commentator and Principal from the Dewey Square Group, who will introduce the presenters and awardees of the night.\u00a0 Among the awards that will recognize the hard work of the recipients are:<\/p>\n