NHI Heritage Families: The Aguirres

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 16-Oct. 15), we’ll be celebrating families throughout the month-long celebration that help make the National Hispanic Institute a vibrant organization of community leaders.

Familia:

The Aguirres

Hailing From:

El Paso, Texas

First NHI participation:

Erika Aguirre first attended the Texas LDZ in 1994.

And since then:

Five members of the family have participated in NHI programs.

What they say about NHI:

“NHI develops independence, self-confidence, and builds a strong foundation to handle adversity, and it’s a wonderful program that builds character and lasting friendships. We would recommend to anyone who wants to be a part of a familia dedicated to having a lasting impact on our Latino community.”