Bellingham fair to offer resources for Latino families

ZOE FRALEY - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD

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BELLINGHAM - Members of Whatcom County's Hispanic community will have a chance to learn about services and agencies open to them in the area at the Latino resource fair Saturday, July 23.

The fair will feature workshops, information booths and entertainment, and will run from 11 a.m. to about 3 p.m. at Bloedel-Donovan Park. It's free and open to the public.

"As a pastor I see great need in the Latino community for having the right information," said organizer Alex Nino, pastor at Roca Fuerta Ministries. "The idea is to gather all the Latino and Hispanic community in Whatcom County and invite all the companies and agencies that offer services to the Hispanic community. I have noticed that some families don't know the different agencies that can offer help to them."

Workshops will take place hourly from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with such topics as family health, higher education, public safety and human rights.

About 40 groups are expected to have booths, including the Opportunity Council, Bellingham Police Department, Whatcom Educational Credit Union, Whatcom Literacy Council and Sea Mar Community Health Clinic. The event also features music and games for children.

Reach ZOE FRALEY at zoe.fraley@bellinghamherald.com or call 756-2803.

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