The Long Beach Hermanas are busy, busy, busy this semester

The Hermanas Unidas of California State University of Long beach have already begun helping the community this semester.  They attended the, Autism speaks, fund raising event held in Anaheim, Ca. on November 13^th. It was important for them to increase awareness Autism, and also to be able to raise money for further research.  

The club has also begun supporting one of the many fraternities on campus by collecting canned food. They are helping them donate the food to shelters in the Long Beach area. 

The Hernamas Unidas club takes pride in helping the community. It is one of the fundemental things they were founded upon. Their pillars are community service, academics, health, and social events.

“They strive for all women to be strong in all those areas, that is what the group is based on, “said Vanessa Barajas a first time member, who shared how much she already has benefitted from joining the club. She encourages anybody who not only wants to be just part of a club but part of a family, to join.

They’re slogan is, “Poder de la Mujer” which translates to,” Power of the women”. On Wednesdays which is when their meetings are held they usually bring speakers to educate them about the health and social issues that Latina women face every day.

Along with helping the community they also hold social events every semester.  Last Thursday they had their first semester party at club Mariposa. Social events help the members’ network with each other and with clubs like the Hermanos Unidos club. This is the club on campus that they often collaborate with for fund raising and for social events.

Another event their hosting this month is their traditional Thanksgiving dinner which is hosted at one of the board members house, all members are invited!

It only cost $35 to join the club and a ticket to every event is included in the price, a t-shirt is also included. Their meetings are every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in USU-306. You can contact csulbhau_cochair2@yahoo.com for more information if you’re interested in joining.