In Their Own Words

UnidosNow Co-Founder C.J. Czaia on Immigration, ICE and Fear in the Hispanic and Latino Community

Czaia recently spoke with us about the nation’s ongoing immigration crackdown and what local immigrant families are going through.

05/05/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

The Ringling Announces Its 2024-2025 Art of Performance Lineup

Highlights include work by hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris, a performance inspired by mushrooms and a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

07/09/2024 By Staff

United in Song

Celebrate Latin Culture With More Than 80 Musicians at UnidosNow's 'Noche Unidos'

On April 28, a unique blend of Latin and classical music will brighten the Van Wezel stage.

03/29/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

UnidosNow Executive Director Luz Corcuera to Retire

Plus, JFCS of the Suncoast hires a new president and CEO and Manatee County Schools superintendent Cynthia Saunders announces her retirement.

10/31/2022 By Staff

Awards

UnidosNow Executive Director Receives National Award from Bank of America

Luz Corcuera will direct $200,000 in flexible funding from Bank of America to UnidosNow. The organization will use the funding to expand its programming.

03/23/2022 By Staff

Grants

UnidosNow Receives Grant For Its Digital Navigator Initiative

A $25,000 grant will allow the non-profit organization to provide equal access to online resources to low-income people in the area.

01/20/2022 By Staff

Hispanic Heritage Month

UnidosNow to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Event

The event will include entertainment, special scholarship announcements and student and parent speakers from UnidosNow programs.

10/04/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

UnidosNow Executive Director Luz Corcuera Joins Florida Policy Institute Board

The Florida Policy Institute is dedicated to advancing state policies and budgets that improve the economic mobility and quality of life for Floridians.

10/02/2020 By Staff

Grants

Bank of America Awards $50,000 Grant to UnidosNow

The funds will allow UnidosNow to broaden its community outreach, expand its network of volunteers and donors, and diversify its revenue sources.

09/25/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

UnidosNow Hires Two

Cintia Elenstar has been named program manager and Esther Garcia coordinator of program activities.

09/04/2019 By Staff

Philanthropy

Patterson Foundation Gives More Than $190,000 in Matching Grants

The Patterson Foundation recently matched more than $190,000 in contributions toward the entrepreneurial endeavors of five nonprofits.

03/25/2019 By Staff

New hires

Latino Nonprofit Names New Special Projects Coordinator

UnidosNow, a Sarasota nonprofit dedicated to helping Latinos achieve the American Dream, recently hired Corey Naeger.

01/28/2019 By Staff

Unity Awards 2019

Because of Hector Tejeda, Students Dare to Dream of—and Enroll in—College

Tejeda has helped 400 students enroll in college.

01/24/2019 By Isaac Eger

Philanthropy

Latino Nonprofit Expanding College Readiness Program

UnidosNow, a Sarasota nonprofit that works to empower Latinos to achieve the American Dream, is expanding its Future Leaders Academy initiative.

11/21/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Photojournalist Joins Latino Nonprofit Board

UnidosNow, a Sarasota nonprofit dedicated to helping Latinos achieve the American Dream, recently added Karen Arango to its board.

03/06/2018 By Staff

New hires

Latino Nonprofit Selects New Manager for Education Initiatives

UnidosNow, a Sarasota nonprofit dedicated to helping Latinos achieve the American Dream, recently hired Juan Arcila.

02/01/2018 By Staff

Unplugged

What Do Working Women Really Want?

Eight high-powered women put down their smartphones and pair up for candid conversations.

10/20/2016 By Susan Burns and Sylvia Whitman Photography by Matt Holler

Appointments

Latino Nonprofit Adds New Board Member

Kathy Schersten recently joined the board of UnidosNow, a Sarasota nonprofit dedicated to helping Latinos achieve the American Dream.

10/03/2016 Research by staff

Education

UnidosNow Accepting Applications for Summer Leadership Program

The nonprofit provides educational programs and promotes civic integration for Latinos in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

04/19/2016 Research by staff