TESTIMONY
Vianey Romero-Mendez, Director of Programs, Mixteca on Supporting the Latinx and Indigenous Immigrant Community
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Vianey Romero-Mendez discusses Mixteca's role in aiding the Latinx and indigenous immigrant community in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and greater New York City.
- Romero-Mendez highlights Mixteca's provision of guidance through bureaucratic processes, language assistance, and cultural support.
- She shares personal experiences to emphasize the importance of such organizations for immigrants.
- Mixteca is serving approximately 150-200 individuals weekly with services including toiletries, food, clothing, and more.
- Mixteca seeks more funding to expand its capacity to meet growing demands.
- A call for prioritizing funding for Mixteca to enhance and continue its culturally competent services is made.
Vianey Romero-Mendez
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Good afternoon, Steinger, Alice.
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Thank you for this opportunity to testify.
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I am Bianchi Romero Mendez, Director of Programs And Mystic Organization.
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I stand here today before you to highlight the invaluable support of our organization the standing to the Latinx and indigenous immigrant community in Sunset Park, Brooklyn and greater New York City.
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As you consider that this resolution of resources in the forthcoming budget.
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I urge you to acknowledge Musdeka's critical role in providing essential services to our immigrant neighbors.
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As an immigrant myself, I am deeply I deeply understand the significance of organizations by mistake in supporting and serving marginalized communities.
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Reflecting on my own journey and my parents struggles upon arriving in this vibrant city sorry, vibrant city.
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I firmly wish for a resource like miss Stecca Talina for support.
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Miss Stecca Services, as serves as a beacon of hope and assistance for countless immigrants offering guidance through bureaucratic processes, language assistance, and cultural support.
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Currently, we are seeing data of assistance approximately a 150 to 200 individuals weekly, addressing basic needs like toiletries, food, clothing, adult literacy, workforce development, and mental health services among many more.
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Ms.
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Decker's holistic approach is noted in understanding the unique experiences of Latinx and indigenous immigrants insurance services are tailored to their needs.
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However, our capacity to serve is limited by space.
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Therefore, we seek expansion to meet growing demands.
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In considering resource allocations, I implore you to prioritize funding for Mistika, We are a frontline organization vital in providing services to our immigrant community.
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Your support and is essential in obtaining capital funding for expand and continue deliver quarter competency services.
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We welcomed the opportunity to collaborate further, ensuring every member of our community has the resources to thrive in New York City.
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Thank you for your attention to this pressing matter.