OUR PURPOSE
The El Paso in Austin Network was established in 2007 for the purpose of providing its members the opportunity to maintain a connection to the Sun City of El Paso. With a commitment to the pursuit of higher education, members of the El Paso in Austin Network established a high school scholarship to help support the educational goals of El Paso’s youth.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Established the El Paso in Austin Network Adelante Scholarship Circle in 2019
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Awarded 26 El Paso Seniors with $1,000 scholarships, to date
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Recognized 40 El Paso in Austin Trailblazers, to date
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Formed partnerships with Destination El Paso and
Visit El Paso, Austin Community Foundation, El Paso Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Days, UTEP, United Way of El Paso County, El Paso's United Way Young Leaders Society/Engage Summit, Progress 321/El Paso Everywhere Homecoming, El Paso Forward, and the El Paso Community Foundation
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Proud partners in education with Region 19, El Paso ISD, Ysleta ISD, Socorro ISD, Fabens ISD, Canutillo ISD, and Clint ISD
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United thousands of El Paso Expatriartes through our annual events since 2007 -- over 13 years!
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Launched the Trailblazer Awards in 2012
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Established the El Paso in Austin Network High School Scholarship Fund in 2010
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Founded in 2007 by two visionary Latinas & UTEP Miners Yvonne Loya and Linda Medina-Lopez
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
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Attend our events and expand your network
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Sponsor an event to bring exposure to your business/organization
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Join the Scholarship Selection Committee
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Make a tax-deductible donation to the El Paso in Austin scholarship fund
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Join the Adelante Scholarship Circle by making a $1,000 tax deductible donation
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Donate an item to the Scholarship Silent Auction
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Join the Steering Committee
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Spread the word about the El Paso in Austin Network
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