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HomeCynthia Figueroa

Cynthia Figueroa

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Congreso Partners with Comcast to Beautify the Community

June 6, 2014 0

The Latino community was out in full force for Comcast Cares Day at Congreso’s headquarters at 215 West Somerset St. in eastern North Philadelphia. The partnership between Comcast and Congreso had volunteers show up as [continue reading…]

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Fairhill: Congreso Gives 35 Years of Service to Latinos

February 21, 2012 1

https://vimeo.com/37079659] Congreso de Latinos Unidos, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services to the local community, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Described by Cynthia Figueroa, the president and CEO, as a multiservice organization with Latino [continue reading…]

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