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Juntos NC Celebrates Quinceañera, Hispanic Heritage Month

From Sept. 15-Oct. 15, Juntos 4-H celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and the 15th anniversary of the program with special messages from students, alumni, families and partners across the nation on its social media.

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During Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), the Juntos 4-H Program celebrated its Quinceañera. This celebration was a tribute to the last 15 years of impact and growth for the program, and was an important milestone for the Hispanic/Latinx/a/o community. It symbolizes the coming of age for a young person as they enter a new role in society.

For Juntos, this is a new and promising stage of development for new opportunities. During the last month, Juntos students, parents, alumni and partners celebrated this milestone and shared their thoughts and vision for Juntos as it moves to its next 15 years of programming. This celebration fittingly took place during Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the history, culture and contributions of the Hispanic/Latinx/a/o community.

Timeline of events in Juntos history

Enjoy the following videos and quotes from the many voices of the Juntos 4-H family:

Co-Founder of Juntos, Cintia Aguilar reflects on the achievements of the Juntos organization.

Idaho Juntos Program Manager Gretchen Manker shares her Juntos story.

A picture of a student next to a quote about Juntos.

Juntos student Karen Chavez shares how she feels like Juntos is family.

A screenshot photo of an Instagram post featuring Sebastian Rios on the Court of North Carolina

Juntos work study student Sebastian Rios on his vision for the future of Juntos. Click this link or the image above to play the video.

An image of a woman next to a quote about her experience with Juntos

The University of Florida recognizes the Juntos team and Laura E. Valencia’s hard work in the Latinx community.

A quote from a Juntos work-study student next to his picture

Work study student Juan Duran explains why he chose Juntos.

A screenshot of a post on Instagram featuring a student in a school classroom

Carlos Sacerio, Juntos president at his school, describes the impact Juntos has had on his educational journey. Click here or on the image above to play the video.

A screenshot of an Instagram post featuring a man sitting in a garden

Juntos co-founder Andrew Behnke shares how amazed he is to be welcoming Juntos’ Quinceañera. Click here or on the image above to play the video.

A screenshot of an Instagram post featuring a woman in front of a screen with the Juntos logo on it.

Xiomara Diaz-Vargas, former Indiana 4-H state specialist, celebrates Juntos’ impact in Indiana. Click here or on the image above to play the video.

A screenshot of an Instagram post featuring Diana Urieta in front of a board with Juntos information on it

Juntos National Director Diana Urieta explains what makes Juntos succeed. Click here or on the image above to play the video.

A mother and son standing in front of green trees wish happy birthday to Juntos

Juntos alumnus Erik Modesto Reyes and his mother talk about the impact of Juntos on them. Click here or on the image above to play the video. 

A screenshot from an Instagram post featuring a woman sitting in her office next to a Juntos sign

Maria Gutierrez, a 4-H youth development and metro educator, speaks on the exciting presence of Juntos in Chicago. Click here or on the image above to play the video.

A screenshot from an Instagram post featuring a mother and son at their dining room table

Michael Núñez and his mother Nina Núñez share their involvement with Juntos since he was in 8th grade! Click here or on the image above to play the video.

Learn more about Juntos at NC State on their website.