Our Mission

To promote an inclusive society by providing Latino/ Hispanic families with opportunities and resources that lead to individual and community transformation.

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Our Vision

The Latino/ Hispanic community reaches its full potential and is united and engaged in the economic, social, cultural and civic life of the greater Battle Creek community.

Our Programs

Community Empowerment

Language Access

Youth Programs

Parent Programs

ESL Classes

News & Events

Maria Ortiz Borden

Executive Director Interim

MARIABORDEN@VOCESBC.ORG 

Eugenia Ranger

Office Manager

ER@VOCESBC.ORG

Mariel Ramirez

Community Advocate

MR@VOCESBC.ORG

Fernanda Reyes

Community Liaison

FR@VOCESBC.ORG

Heather Flores

Youth Advocate

HF@VOCESBC.ORG

Evelyn Quintero

Language Access Associate

 

Ana Martínez

Language Access Program Assistant

 

Sarita Collins

English as a Second Language Instructor

SC@VOCESBC.ORG

Karen Vater

Spanish/ English Interpreter

Gianna Ferrazi

Spanish/English Interpreter

GF@VOCESBC.ORG

Isaac Redriguez

Spanish/English Interpreter

IR@VOCESBC.ORG

Mary Okamoto

Japanese/English Interpreter

Voces Board of Directors 2019

Jorge Zeballos, Board President

Executive Director at KCC,Center for Diversity and Innovation

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Rosario Uribe, Board Vice President      
Associate CoMan Manager, Kellogg Company

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Maria Calderon, Board Secretary
United Educational Credit Union

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Laura Carisalez, Treasurer 

Senior Financial Analyst, Kellogg Company

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Carmen Soto, Director
Community Representative

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Alicia Stark, Director                   

Michigan Tile & Carpet; St. Vincent de Paul Society

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Gabriela Vicente-Lemus, Director

Legal Assistant, Legal Services of South Central Michigan

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Jacqueline Slaby, Board Trustee 

Battle Creek Public Schools

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Funders & Partners: 

Collaborating for a Stronger Community

Voces is deeply committed to collaboration with other people and organizations in our area, including nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, churches and professional groups. When we work together in pursuit of common goals, everyone benefits.

Below is a list of our current funders and partners. We are truly grateful for their support and assistance throughout the year. If you'd like to get involved in the work of Voces, click here now. To make a financial contribution, click here now. No matter who you are or what your background, we also invite you to become a Voces member.

Select Funders

W. K. Kellogg Foundation

Battle Creek Community Foundation

United Way of the Greater Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region

The Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation

UnidosUs

Kellogg Company Fund

TESOL International Association

Kellogg Community College

MiWorks!

Chemical Bank

United Way of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region 

Old National Bank

BlueOx Credit Union

BC Vision
Many generous individuals, businesses and organizations

The People of Battle Creek

Strategic Program Funders

Battle Creek YMCA

Post-Franklin Elementary School

Springfield Middle School

The Burma Center

Lakeview School District

Calhoun Area Career Center

Battle Creek College Access Network (BCCAN)

Educational Achievement Services

Intercambio, Inc.

KCC – Center for Diversity and Innovation

BC Pulse

Beacon Community

Willard Library

Early Childhood Connections

Language Access Partners

Calhoun ISD – Early On Program

Calhoun County Health Department

DayOne Family Healthcare

Integrated Health Partners

Bronson Battle Creek and Physician’s Offices

Bronson Healthcare Group - Kalamazoo

Grace Health

Southwest Michigan Eye Center

CARES of Southwest Michigan

Battle Creek Police Department

Battle Creek Public Schools