Nonprofit helping Latino community receives grant to teach technological literacy

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Nonprofit helping Latino community receives grant to teach technological literacy

Hispanic Alliance GA Executive Director Vanesa Sarazua recently announced the nonprofit received an $8,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The group will be using it to help with its new English classes, as well as help the Latino community in Hall County become more technologically literate. - photo by Scott Rogers

05142018 DOLLAR 2.jpg — Hispanic Alliance GA Executive Director Vanesa Sarazua recently announced the nonprofit received an $8,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The group will be using it to help with its new English classes, as well as help the Latino community in Hall County become more technologically literate. - photo by Scott Rogers

Published: May 14, 2018, 2:27 AM

Something as simple as turning on a computer, responding to an email or using a computer mouse can be a challenge for some in the Latino community. Oftentimes, they don’t have access to the necessary technology to learn the skills many take for granted.

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Gainesville's Past Our Prime to compete in Sweetwater 420 Fest Battle of the Bands finals in Atlanta

Gainesville's own rock band, Past Our Prime, is gearing up for a big night in Atlanta this Saturday, April 5, as they compete in the Sweetwater 420 Fest Battle of the Bands finals at Pullman Yards. Photo provided by Past Our Prime.

Past Our Prime 1.jpg — Gainesville's own rock band, Past Our Prime, is gearing up for a big night in Atlanta this Saturday, April 5, as they compete in the Sweetwater 420 Fest Battle of the Bands finals at Pullman Yards. Photo provided by Past Our Prime.

Greg Finan Jr.

The Times

Published: Apr 2, 2025, 7:41 PM

Gainesville's own rock band, Past Our Prime, is gearing up for a big night in Atlanta this Saturday, April 5, as they compete in the Sweetwater 420 Fest Battle of the Bands finals at Pullman Yards.

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