National Latino Education Institute

06/17/2026

06/09/2026

❤️ Today’s the Day!

The wait is over—we’re excited to celebrate NLEI’s 54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon with our incredible community of supporters.

Together, we’re investing in brighter futures, stronger communities, and life-changing opportunities.

Thank you to everyone joining us and to our Co-Chair Sponsors, ComEd and Intren, for helping make today possible.

06/04/2026

⏳ Only 5 Days Left!

Don’t miss NLEI’s 54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon, Fund-It-Forward: Igniting Success, Transforming Lives, on Tuesday, June 9 at the University Club of Chicago.

Hear from:
⭐ Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
⭐ Martin Cabrera Jr., Founder & CEO of Cabrera Capital
⭐ Lourdes Duarte, Emmy Award-winning journalist and WGN News anchor

We’ll also celebrate:
🏆 Rafael Toro, Cuauhtémoc Leader of Distinction Award Recipient
🏆 Alberto & Rebeca Rocha, Emerging Leaders Award Recipients

Join us as we celebrate achievement, invest in opportunity, and support the next generation of leaders.

📍 University Club of Chicago
🗓 June 9, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Seats are filling quickly. Register today!

05/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias as a featured speaker at NLEI’s 54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon.

His commitment to literacy, education access, and strengthening opportunities for communities across Illinois reflects the mission and impact of NLEI. We look forward to an inspiring conversation focused on leadership, opportunity, and building stronger futures together.

Join us on June 9, 2026, at the University Club of Chicago for an afternoon dedicated to education, workforce development, and community impact.

🎟️ Tickets and sponsorships are still available.

05/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Emerging Leaders Award Honorees, Alberto and Rebeca Rocha of Rocha Electric! 🎉

As leaders, business owners, and champions for their community, Alberto and Rebeca are helping create opportunities for future generations through mentorship, workforce development, and expanding pathways into the skilled trades.

The Emerging Leaders Award recognizes rising changemakers who are making an impact today while building an even brighter future tomorrow — and we’re proud to celebrate their work and leadership.

Help us congratulate Alberto and Rebeca in the comments below! 👏

05/19/2026

We are honored to recognize our Platinum Sponsors for NLEI’s 54th Annual Fund-It-Forward Luncheon: Peoples Gas and Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

Their leadership plays a critical role in expanding access to education, workforce development, and long-term opportunity.

With appreciation to our Co-Chair Sponsors, ComEd and Intren, for helping drive this work forward.

05/14/2026

We are honored to recognize Rafael Toro of GOYA Foods, Inc. with NLEI’s 2026 Cuauhtémoc Leadership of Distinction Award!

With more than 35 years of experience, Rafael has helped grow GOYA Foods into a global cultural icon while leading initiatives that strengthen communities and create opportunity. His work has included programs like Goya Gives, the MyPlate collaboration with Michelle Obama, and the Goya Cares campaign against human trafficking.

For more than 20 years, Rafael and GOYA Foods have been incredible partners to NLEI — supporting our students, programs, and community initiatives, including helping launch NLEI’s inaugural Culinary Arts program.

We are proud to celebrate Rafael’s leadership, generosity, and commitment to uplifting communities.

Join us at NLEI’s 54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon on June 9!

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