![]() ![]() In her own words: “The impact of the Deja tu Huella fund has been far-reaching and helped DRK grow in ways we only ever dreamed of. They’ve been able to provide more personalized support to grant recipients by helping them navigate the complexities of taxes and legal requirements more effectively. Thanks to Cheetos, DRK has also expanded their CPA and legal services, added more virtual office hours, offered more workshops than ever before and generally made their resources more accessible to those who need them. DRK Cafe has become a hub for creativity and connection, and the perfect backdrop for showcasing the talents of underrepresented groups in the food industry. With the Deja tu Huella fund, her team created the DRK Cafe- a welcoming space for community members to gather, and enjoy delicious food, while supporting local entrepreneurs. For leading DRK and helping to provide small business owners with the resources they need to pursue their passions, achieve their goals and scale their businesses on a 1-on-1 basis, Jackson is a Deja tu Huella program winner. Jackson Flores is president and co-founder of Dish Roulette Kitchen, a restaurant development center that provides funding & education to the next generation of diverse food entrepreneurs in Chicago. Figueroa says its best: “The fund has helped us tremendously make an impact in our Hispanic communities.” ![]() In addition, the book club has supported various community organizations, such as local domestic violence shelters by supplying Spanish-language self-help books and journals to the strong women who are on their healing journey and need these resources most.ĭr. The book club hopes to engage with more schools to offer more scholarships as well as sponsor back to school drives and donate backpacks full of school supplies, books, uniforms, and necessities to deserving families. These funds help alleviate some of the financial burden these students and their families face as they continue to pursue their academic goals. Thanks to the Deja tu Huella fund, the book club has been able to offer scholarships to six deserving local students of color. Figueroa is leaving his mark in his community in many ways. Her goal for 2026, in her own words, Brizzo states: “bring our Tulum all star students to NYC to experience Broadway, arts and culture and work with our Brooklyn students to put on one epic.”Īs a college professor and dedicated moderator of Latinos Urbanos book club, a club dedicated to the reading of Latino/a literary works of art, Dr. With the help of her Cheetos 2022 Deja tu Huella winnings, Brizzo launched her For Impact Org, The Good Good Collective, which has created a performing arts program in Tulum, Mexico performing arts and theatre camps and after-school programs in Brooklyn, NYC and a musical production dedicated to the victims of Uvalde 21 at a Latina owned theatre company in San Antonio, Texas. When she is not onstage or in the studio, she dedicates her time empowering underserved Latinx, Black and Indigenous children through free quality performing arts education. Further, she uses her talents to help children find their voice and has coached children to land Broadway roles. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”īrizzo Torres has been storytelling in NYC for over a decade bringing ‘chingona power’ representation and love for her Mexican ‘cultura’ to every immersive performance she does. ![]() In her own words, Adriana states: “I wouldn't be leaving my huella without Cheetos' Deja tu Huella fund. In addition, she was able to renew programs to bring mental health advocacy programming back to her YouTube channel, and relaunched networking events for Latinx Therapists. New search options allow individuals to find LGBTQ+ providers, providers with a similar migration background, providers with a DACA background or providers that are children of immigrants. With the support and funds received, her team has been able to optimize the therapist directory and improve search filters to be more inclusive and specific to the Latinx experience. For all her admirable work, Adriana was selected as a 2022 Deja tu Huella program winner. She also runs her non-profit charity, the Alejandre Foundation, which helps increase mental health equity for the Latinx community through therapy grants. She founded Latinx Therapy, a directory and a bilingual podcast that de-stigmatizes mental health myths & provides education through technology and in-person services. Adriana Alejandre is leaving her mark by making mental health care more accessible to the Latinx community. ![]()
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