Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a festive Mexican holiday where family and friends come together in fellowship to remember and celebrate the lives of their passed loved ones, by building altars, holding candlelight vigils, and partaking in the favorite foods, drinks, and items of the deceased.
Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the memory of children on November 1st and adults on November 2nd. Living relatives and friends gather in the streets of the communities, the homes of loved ones, and the cemeteries where loved ones have been laid to rest.
 Our mission is to share the true meaning and tradition of the holiday with all cultures within the metropolitan area.
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This Festival serves a community fundraiser to raise money to help reunite the children who have been separated at the border with their families, ADVOCATE FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS WHO CROSS THE BORDER ALONE, as well as providing support for children of marginalized communities abroad to reduce the dire need to leave their home countries and face the risk of injury, death and/or being detained.
The Young Center is a champion for the rights and best interests of unaccompanied immigrant children, making sure that wherever they land, whether here in the U.S. or in their home country, they are safe.
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The Young Center serves unaccompanied children who are fleeing violence, trafficking, abuse and extreme poverty. Advocates for the safety and well-being of each child, while they’re detained and throughout deportation proceedings—every step of the way. Stands for the creation of an immigration system that serves children.
Rostros Sabios, De mi Corazon a tu Corazon is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing childcare, as well as educational, nutritional and medical services for the children of working mothers within marginalized communities. Their mission is to nurture the brains and bodies of young children to provide a foundation to ensure healthy development into future leaders within their surrounding communities. This program has been recognized by the UN as one of the strongest tools for social change and development within 3rd World countries.
Ary Mondragon is a native born Mexican, local activist and community organizer in the DMV area. She has spent the last six years advocating for a number of different social causes that have directly affected her community, including the decriminalization of marijuana, female empowerment, support for marginalized families, and immigration reform.
Pedro Biaggi is a native born Puerto Rican, who moved to NYC at the age of 16. He has spent his career as the voice of the Latin Community during his many positions as a community figure, promoter, correspondent, anchor, radio personality, TV Host, producer and CEO for a number of international media platforms, such as Univision, CBS Radio. Warner Music Group, La Red Hispana, Autentica 950AM & 94.3 FM, Central FM, El ZOL 99.1 FM, The Pedro Biaggi Show, as well as the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment.
Please select from one of the various sponsorship levels described at the bottom of our Eventbrite Event Description. Packages can be purchased under "Tickets" on Eventbrite.
** Each sponsorship serves as a direct contribution to our causes and artists. **
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For additional information, please contact us at:
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