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SI CABE: Southern Illinois Culture and Arts in Bilingual Education - We All Fit Here!

 

Meet Our Board

 Yahaira 'Yaya' Vargas 
  • Executive Director
Colleen Springer-Lopez - Artistic Director
Vic Vargas  Sergeant at Arms
Katrina Reganzalia - Advisory Board Chair
Mel Goot - Educational Liaison
Chastity Mays - 

 

 

About Us

SI CABE was started as a labor of love by two mothers in 2010 who saw a need for authentic bilingual cultural experiences in the Southern Illinois area. From inception our organization has worked to build the capacity of bilingual artists, activists, educators and community members, by offering authentic cultural experiences in a range of art forms.

Looking Forward

In the spirit of our original vision, we are always looking for cultural experiences to bring to Southern Illinois. We have more events on the horizon!

 Community Education

La Escuelita- Phase One

Community-rooted education, by the people for the people.

Cafe con Pan 

Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month, beginning February 13, 2024

Location: 118 N Illinois Ave. Carbondale, IL 62901 

Offers access to language mentors and educators for help with conversational English. If coupled with assignments from our Duolingo classroom suite offerings, where students are encouraged to practice at their own pace from home. We expect to help English learners expand their command of the language. Current language mentorship is offered for Spanish speakers. 

This program is seeking bilingual volunteers, contact soilcabe@gmail.com for more information. 

Community Partners

We are fortunate to work with so many incredible community organizations in many aspects of our event planning. There's hardly room to list them all! Thank you all for your continued support, we are humbled to be a part of such an amazing community! Muchisimas Gracias!

Getting Involved

With so many events, we'd love to have your help! Whether it's volunteering at events, helping us plan, or sponsoring, we're looking forward to have you  Be Present, and Be Involved. Just ask us how!

Changes Coming Soon!

When we all pitch in, we all fit in! If you can, please support us in our endeavors to promote Bilingual Education and Culture.

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