Casa Chapulina plans bilingual homebuyer fundraiser in New York

Casa Chapulina founder Diana Vasquez announced Cimientos, the nonprofit’s first fundraising event, set for Nov. 17 at NEXUS Club New York. The campaign aims to raise $100,000 to expand bilingual financial literacy and homebuyer education for Hispanic families.

Why it matters: - Casa Chapulina is trying to close a knowledge gap for Hispanic families navigating homeownership, investing and other major property decisions. - The nonprofit says the fundraising push will help expand bilingual education and outreach for as many as 300 families in 2027. - The effort also reflects growing demand for language-accessible financial education tied to homeownership and generational wealth.

What happened: - Casa Chapulina founder and president Diana Vasquez announced Cimientos during National Hispanic Heritage Month. - The nonprofit’s first fundraising celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at NEXUS Club New York, 100 Church Street, Seventh Floor, in New York City. - Casa Chapulina is aiming to raise $100,000 through the event. - Tickets are priced at $400 per person. - Founding sponsorships range from $5,000 to $10,000. - Event and ticket information is available here. - The media kit, downloadable images and interview information are available here.

The details: - Cimientos means “foundation,” which Casa Chapulina says reflects its mission to help families build the knowledge and confidence to make informed real estate decisions. - Funds raised will support bilingual course development and delivery, community outreach and operating resources. - The organization’s stated goal is to serve 300 families in 2027. - The evening will include an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a presentation by Vasquez, an in-person testimonial from homeowner and real estate investor Leslie Pomales, a raffle, a live auction and a closing toast. - Two of Pomales’ daughters are also scheduled to perform. - Casa Chapulina says its programs focus on bilingual financial literacy, homebuyer education and youth programming for Spanish-speaking and bilingual communities.

Between the lines: - Vasquez built the nonprofit from her earlier work helping families navigate homeownership, including assisting Pomales with her first home purchase. - Pomales said buying a home changed her family’s trajectory, and she will share her story at the event. - Vasquez, the daughter of Colombian immigrants, was born in New Jersey, raised in Puerto Rico and became a single mother at 19. - She later served in the U.S. Marine Corps, ran a custom clothing company in New York City and spent 13 years as a commercial real estate broker in Jersey City and Northern New Jersey. - Her real estate career exposed what she describes as a persistent gap in representation, resources and access to information for Hispanic families. - Casa Chapulina has been personally funded by Vasquez through its formative stage.

What's next: - Casa Chapulina will use the Nov. 17 fundraiser to seed future bilingual education and community programming. - The nonprofit is positioning Cimientos as a launch point for broader support of Spanish-speaking and bilingual households seeking to buy, sell or invest. - Sponsorships and ticket sales will determine how quickly Casa Chapulina can scale toward its 2027 family-service target.

The bottom line: - Casa Chapulina is betting that culturally relevant, bilingual education can help more Hispanic families turn homeownership into long-term wealth.