Northeast WI Latinx Rising

02/28/2026

Thank you all for all of your support during Give Big Green Bay!...

02/28/2026

02/27/2026

Our hearts are full of gratitude 💙

✨From February 25 at noon to February 26 at noon, our community came together during Give BIG Green Bay to support Northeast Wisconsin Latinx Rising. Because of your generosity, we can continue uplifting Latinx students, investing in education, and strengthening families across our community.

🫂We extend a sincere thank-you to everyone who donated, shared, encouraged, and believed in our mission. Your support truly makes a difference.

And thank you to Give BIG Green Bay 💚 for this incredible opportunity and for allowing us to be part of such a powerful day of giving.

02/26/2026

💚 Give BIG Green Bay! 💚
✨FEBRUARY 25 & 26, NOON - NOON ✨

👩🏻‍⚕️Maria, 2024 scholarship recipient, shares a heartfelt thank-you to the community that believed in her journey.

Her words remind us that support goes beyond financial assistance — it builds confidence, opportunity, and hope for the future. We are inspired by her story and her wish to see Northeast Wisconsin Latinx Rising continue uplifting our community.

✨ Thank you for helping students like Maria thrive.




🫶🏻Donate here:
https://www.givebiggreenbay.org/organizations/northeast-wisconsin-latinx-rising-45966b80-f730-437c-aec9-e568a4072e19

02/26/2026

We are honored to share a message from Amanda, co-founder of Northeast Wisconsin Latinx Rising and Executive Director of Casa ALBA Melanie, as she reflect on the power of education and the importance of supporting the Latino community.

💚 Thank you to everyone who has already donated to N.E.W Latinx Rising - your generosity truly matters.

There is still time to be part of this movement! If you are able, we invite you to support our mission and help us continue uplifting Latinx students and families.

⏰Donations are open until today at noon.

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Donate here:
https://www.givebiggreenbay.org/organizations/northeast-wisconsin-latinx-rising-45966b80-f730-437c-aec9-e568a4072e19

02/26/2026

🌙✨ Give BIG doesn’t stop when the sun goes down!

Keep the momentum going overnight and make a BIG impact while the community sleeps. Watch the leaderboards climb 📈, deliver a midnight dose of generosity , and jump into virtual challenges hosted by the nonprofits throughout the night!

Every gift counts at giveBIGgreenbay.org. Let’s make it a night to remember! 💚

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

The BIG day is here! 💚✨

🌟Give BIG Green Bay🌟
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We’re proud to be part of Give BIG Green Bay, and we invite you to support Northeast Wisconsin Latinx Rising. Your donation helps provide scholarships, expand opportunities, and empower Latinx students and families across our community.

Every gift — big or small — makes a real difference and brings us closer to a more equitable future.

✨ Donate, share, and help us continue rising together.



See more and help us here:
https://www.givebiggreenbay.org/organizations/northeast-wisconsin-latinx-rising-45966b80-f730-437c-aec9-e568a4072e19

02/25/2026

🌟We are excited to introduce Lupita, Member at Northeast WI Latinx Rising.
📜Lupita Dorado is a Mexican American born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She is a devoted mother to her eight-year-old daughter, whom she loves deeply and learns from every day. Motherhood has challenged her in ways she never imagined and continues to shape her growth and perspective.

Her parents immigrated to the United States in search of better opportunities and a more stable future for their children. Lupita grew up alongside her parents and three younger siblings, all of whom attended the Green Bay Area Public Schools system.

She attended St. Norbert College, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Human Services. Since the age of 16, Lupita has worked in the nonprofit and social services field, a career path she is deeply passionate about. Her niche is working with teenagers in the child welfare system, where she is dedicated to providing guidance and support.

Throughout the years, Lupita has volunteered with many organizations. Most recently, she served as President of NEW Latinx Rising. Volunteering is a core value she lives by and hopes to instill in her daughter.

In 2024–2025, Lupita was selected as a participant in the Leadership Green Bay cohort. She is currently a member of the 2025–2026 Green Bay Area Public School Ambassador Academy, continuing her commitment to leadership and community engagement.
💚We are happy to have Lupita on our team!

02/25/2026

🌟We are excited to introduce Arthur, President at Northeast WI Latinx Rising.
📜Arthur Gabriel Smeall is a local musician who has served the Green Bay area as a live musician and private music instructor since 2019. Having been playing music almost all of his life, Arthur graduated from Green Bay East High School’s Fine Arts Institute in its inaugural year in 2012. He went on to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston, graduating with his bachelor’s degree in Professional Music in 2016.

Arthur is a multi-instrumentalist. He has played music in numerous local bands and ensembles in the Green Bay area. He is a guitarist/vocalist and founding member of Banda Los Locales, one of the Green Bay area’s first bilingual Latin pop rock bands. He has played in the cello section of the Green Bay Civic Symphony since 2023. He can also often be seen playing his solo-acoustic music at local events and establishments. In addition to music, Arthur has served the Green Bay area as a school bus driver working for First Student in 2022. He has volunteered with Northeast Wisconsin Latinx Rising since 2023 and has served as its board president since January 1st of 2026.

On his own time, Arthur enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and riding his bicycle on Green Bay’s trails. He also enjoys indoor activities like reading nonfiction books, and playing Magic: the Gathering and tabletop RPGs with his lifelong pals.
💚We are happy to have Arthur on our team and appreciate his support in achieving our goals.

02/24/2026

Not much time left for Give BIG Green Bay! 💚
✨FEBRUARY 25 & 26, NOON - NOON ✨

👨‍🎓Gerson is one of our 2024 scholarship recipients, and his journey reflects the power of community support.

Your support helps students like him continue their education and believe in their future. Thank you for making oppotunities possible and strengthening our community.

Learn more about us and get ready to give here:
https://www.givebiggreenbay.org/organizations/northeast-wisconsin-latinx-rising-45966b80-f730-437c-aec9-e568a4072e19

02/23/2026

🌟We are excited to introduce Richard, Treasurer at Northeast WI Latinx Rising.

📜Dr. Richard Hurst is a retired Director of Institutional Research at Loyola University Chicago, where he served for 27 years leading institutional assessment, data analysis, and strategic research initiatives, and he has a background in teaching research methods and statistics. Prior to his work at Loyola, he was an urban research specialist at Michigan State University, contributing to research publications and securing successful grant funding. Dr. Hurst holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Michigan State University, specializing in formal complex organizations, and has conducted research on how organizations build and sustain network ties, including collaborative work with United Way partners in Michigan during periods of environmental and economic stress. He is a founding member and Treasurer of NEW Latinx Rising, bringing expertise in research design, institutional analysis, and nonprofit governance to community initiatives.

💚We are proud to have Richard as part of our team!