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HACR ANNOUNCES THE 2016 CLASS OF YOUNG HISPANIC CORPORATE ACHIEVERS™ AND CELEBRATES 10TH YEAR OF PROGRAM


T


he Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) recognized 35


young professionals at the 2016 HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ (YHCA) program in Washington, DC, hosted once again by Altria Group. The four-day program included a special awards ceremony and a celebratory 10th Anniversary reception at the Mandarin Oriental, Washington, DC.


Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) recognized 35 young professionals at the 2016HACR Young Hispanic CorporateAchievers program.


the commitment and support of Altria to aid in their development.”


“We are very proud of our 10th class of the HACR YHCAers,” HACR President and CEO Cid Wilson said. “This program highlights the future leaders of corporate America, and we are fortunate to have


The annual program recognizes Hispanics leaders at Fortune 500 and/or HACR Corporate Member companies. Once selected, the young executives participated in an intensive multi-day leadership development, education, and training program.


WELLS FARGO STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH $2.75M GIFT TO HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND


W


ells Fargo announced a gift of $2.75 million in April to the Hispanic


Scholarship Fund (HSF), the largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic-American higher education.


With this new donation, the long- time HSF supporter will provide outstanding Hispanic students across the country with funds and other vital resources needed to earn bachelor’s degrees at accredited four-year colleges and universities as well as graduate and professional degrees at distinguished institutions.


partnerships. “Our partnership with HSF has shown that together, we can continue to help families and students prepare, plan, and pay for higher education.”


Wells Fargo presents a gift of $2.75 million in April to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF).


“We are honored to receive this new and generous donation from our Groundbreaking Partner, Wells Fargo,” said Fidel A. Vargas, president and CEO, Hispanic Scholarship Fund. “For many years, Wells Fargo has been steadfast in supporting our efforts to help more students than ever by helping us build a


“This donation reaffirms our unwavering commitment to the important work HSF does to help Hispanic students graduate from a four-year university and finish their graduate studies,” said Georgette “Gigi” Dixon, Wells Fargo's director of strategic


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new technology platform and by underwriting scholarships and additional support services to prepare students for college. We are delighted that this newest gift is designed to directly support Latino students eager to attend a four-year institution, excel in their studies, and earn a degree and advance to graduate and professional degrees!”


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