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Supporting the Latina through scholarships, leadership development, advocacy and community involvement.
We Are:
Comisión Femenil of the San Fernando Valley, an all-volunteer, 501 (c)(3)non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Latina, her family and her community through education, leadership development and community involvement.
Here’s a quick glace at our work in action, Comisión Femenil Slideshow.
We Provide:
Raise funds for our Dr. Karin Durán Memorial Youth Scholarship—awarded annually to Latina students attending high school in the northeast San Fernando Valley pursuing a higher education,
Expose students to Higher Education and Career options
We promote higher education among Latina students through the annual Adelante Mujer Latina Career Conference. Career workshops presented by professional Latina’s inspire and motivate students.
Professional Development & Networking
Provide monthly presentations on local community issues during our general meetings..
Community Involvement
Activism through our support and collaboration with other local community organizations and local issues.
“[Comisión Femenil] is about opening doors for young Latinas so they can pursue their dreams”
Olivia robledo | Co-president 2016-2017 | kpfK interview
Herstory
In call to action during the Chicanx movement, Latina staff and faculty from California State University, Northridge founded "Mujeres de la Raza" in the early 1970s, a women’s group dedicated to promoting the success of young Latinas. As more community members began to join, the founding group formally changed its name to Comisión Femenil of the San Fernando Valley in 1991 joining the national organization, then known as "Comisión Femenil Mexicana Nacional."
Today, Comisión Femenil of the San Fernando Valley is the longest surviving chapter of "Comisión Femenil," and continues to serve its community through advocacy, activism and female empowerment.
Our Committees
Comision Femenil Members are actively involved in the committees described below.
Adelante Mujer Latina Career Conference Committee (AML): Committee members shall oversee the implementation of the one-day conference for Latina high school students.
Scholarship Committee: Committee members shall oversee the Dr. Karin Duran Memorial Youth Scholarship, which includes but is not limited to fundraising, application process, and selection of the recipients, as well as tracking of recipients.
Fundraising Committee: Committee members shall oversee the fundraising efforts of the organization.
Mujeres de Corazón Gala: Committee members shall oversee the biannual implementation of Comisión’s Gala.
Posada: Committee members shall oversee the implementation of the annual Posada which typically takes place in December.
Mother’s Day Tea: Committee members shall oversee the implementation of this event celebrating mothers and the strong mujeres in our lives. This event typically takes place during the last general meeting in May.
Amigaz@s: Committee members shall oversee the implementation of events that promote the socialization of members and potential members and the community.
Advocacy: Committee members shall oversee the recommendation and support of a specific cause and/or policy.
Scholarship Recipient Mentor Program:
High School Mentor Program:
Looking for a scholarship?
Dr. Karin Durán Memorial Youth Scholarship
Are you a past scholarship recipient?
We would love to hear from you!
