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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.