05/09/2026
What a beautiful and unforgettable evening we shared at our Cinco de Mayo Celebration this Tuesday night. ❤️🇲🇽
To every family, child, friend, and neighbor who walked through our doors — THANK YOU. Your smiles, your curiosity, your laughter, and your presence are what truly bring these events to life. You are the heartbeat of the Welcome Home Center.
This event was more than just a celebration. It was a reminder of what happens when a community comes together with love, openness, and a desire to learn from one another. Thank you as well for your generous dinner donations, which will help us continue to provide and expand programs for the amazing youth and families in our community. It is our desire to keep growing and making our services available to all.
We hope you enjoyed the delicious food, the cultural experience, and especially watching the little ones smash that beautiful piñata to the singing of our sweet Mrs. Maria and her guitar! 🎉
But behind every magical moment, there is a team of incredible people who give their time, energy, and heart to make it all happen.
To our amazing volunteers — we are beyond grateful. You made the impossible possible by transforming the Belle Center into a beautiful celebration of Mexico in less than two days.
A very special THANK YOU to:
✨ IowaWINS for your generosity in creating a space so special for our community that is the Welcome Home Center.
✨Adriana Estolano and Pastora Ana Castillo — for your unwavering dedication, your servant hearts, and your constant commitment to our WHC families and community. You are such a blessing to the Welcome Home Center. Thank you for bringing the beautiful colors, spirit, and cultural richness of Mexico to life through the decorations and cultural displays.
✨ Mr. Juan and his daughter Carolina, and Mrs. Digna Sanchez — thank you for your hard work over two long days preparing authentic and delicious traditional Mexican food and desserts so our community could experience a true taste of Mexico.
✨ Juana and her family, Argenis, and Erica from Nutrimos — thank you for donating your time, energy, and support to help bring this vision to life and share something meaningful with our community.
✨ Glendys L. — thank you for capturing the heart of the evening through your incredible video work. Because of you, these special memories will continue to live on and bless others.
And to every single person who contributed in big or small ways, please know this:
You are seen.
You are appreciated.
You are part of something meaningful.
We truly could not have done this without you.
Lastly but not least, a big THANK YOU to all the amazing organizations in our community that helped support and promote our event! 💛
We are incredibly grateful for your partnership, encouragement, and willingness to help us spread the word throughout our community.
Special thanks to:
📚 Our Local Public Library
🤝 IowaWINS
🥗 Nutrimos
🏛️ The Belle Center
🎙️ Amplify MP Team
📰 The Southeast Iowa Union ( Marilyn Higgins)
🏢 The Chamber of Commerce
📻 KILJ Radio
Your support helped make this event possible and reminded us once again how powerful community collaboration can be.
Together, we are building a stronger, more connected, and welcoming community for everyone. 🌎✨
With gratitude and love,
❤️ The Welcome Home Center Team
“A Service of IowaWINs”
