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Presenters mark first anniversary of Fairfax County’s Spanish-language newsletter Noticentro
Summary
Presenters celebrated the first anniversary of Noticentro, Fairfax County’s Spanish-language newsletter, saying it sends monthly emails, is available on a county web portal and reaches Spanish speakers from more than 20 countries; they urged residents to subscribe.
Presenter S1 introduced Noticentro as a Spanish-language information source for Fairfax County and said the newsletter delivers "Información clara y útil" in residents' own language. S1 noted the newsletter "sends monthly email bulletins about services and programs the county offers" and that it is also available on the county web portal.
Presenter S2 described Noticentro as "a very informative publication" that covers many topics of interest and emphasized its role in reaching Spanish-speaking residents from "more than 20 countries," saying the variety of origins in the Spanish-speaking community makes language access important.
Presenter S3 said much that happens in the county "even English speakers do not always know," arguing that providing information in Spanish this first year has helped more people learn "where to go, what we're doing, what is being voted on, what services there are in the county." Presenter S4 added that outreach must "go where the people are," stressing the importance of meeting residents in their language and communities.
S1 said Noticentro has achieved high participation levels in its first year, which the presenter characterized as reflecting community interest and trust. The presenters closed by urging listeners to subscribe for free to Noticentro; S1 called each edition "more than information, it's a bridge between the county and the Hispanic community."
