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🎶LULAC@“Wednesdays in the Woods” – Immigrant & Refugee Solidarity Night

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Left-Right: Lourdes Rivera, LULAC Cincinnati Vice-president, Ailleen Cobbs, LULAC Cincinnati President and Alma Gonzales, LULAC Cincinnati, membership director. Other members (not in the picture) that participated Leo Calderon and Irene Encarnacion.

Cincinnati, July 8, 2026 — The Clifton Cultural Arts Center celebrated its 18th season of Wednesdays in the Woods with a vibrant evening dedicated to Immigrant & Refugee Solidarity Night, featuring the dynamic ensemble Somos Música y Sabor (We Are Music and Flavor!). The event took place at Burnet Woods, right in the heart of Cincinnati, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of more than 600 attendees.

The park came alive with the rhythms of Latin music as families, neighbors, and community partners gathered to enjoy the performance and connect with local organizations. LULAC Cincinnati was proud to join the celebration, sharing information about our mission and encouraging civic participation ahead of the November midterm elections. Volunteers were on hand to answer questions about voter registration and help attendees navigate the registration process if they wished.

Events like these highlight the strength and diversity of our community—bringing people together through culture, music, and shared purpose.

LULAC Cincinnati and Community Partners Host Successful Passport Community Access Day

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Cincinnati, April 25, 2026 — LULAC Cincinnati, in partnership with the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library and the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, hosted a highly successful Passport Community Access Day designed to help families obtain passports for travel and to prepare for the possibility that passports may be required for future voting identification.

The event, held at the Downtown Main Library, brought together a coalition of community partners who provided free, multilingual, and family‑friendly support. More than 70 individuals sought assistance throughout the day, and the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts successfully processed 66 passport applications on site.

Community Partners and Their Contributions

  • Hamilton County Clerk of Courts
    Provided five staff members who processed passport applications throughout the event.
  • Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
    Hosted the event by providing the venue and one staff member dedicated to document copying and logistics.
  • Congressman Greg Landsman’s Office
    Supplied snacks and refreshments and sent two staff members to assist families experiencing passport‑related issues.
  • Immigration and Refugee Law Center
    Offered phone translation services for non‑Spanish languages and staffed a Know Your Rights information table.
  • Printologia
    Delivered free document translation (Spanish to English), passport photos, and notarization services, removing financial barriers for families.
  • LULAC Cincinnati
    Welcomed attendees at an information table, introduced community members to LULAC’s mission, and connected with prospective new members.

The event demonstrated the power of collaboration among civic, legal, and community organizations working together to expand access to essential documentation. For many families, the day provided not only practical support but also reassurance and empowerment in navigating government processes.

With strong turnout and overwhelmingly positive feedback, Passport Community Access Day highlighted the ongoing commitment of LULAC Cincinnati and its partners to ensuring equitable access to resources for immigrant, refugee, and Latino communities across Hamilton County.