Speaker Series: Stories of Heritage, Home, and Hammonton, A Panel Discussion

Name: Speaker Series: Stories of Heritage, Home, and Hammonton, A Panel Discussion
Start: 2025-09-10T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-10T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Hammonton Family Success Center

Schedule

Wed Sep 10 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Hammonton Family Success Center | Hammonton, NJ

Join us for an inspiring evening of history, heritage, and community!
📅 Wednesday, September 10, 2025
📍 Hammonton Family Success Center, 310 Bellevue Ave.
💡 Free and open to the public – no membership or RSVP required!
Schedule:
🕕 6 PM – Monthly Membership Meeting
🕒 6:45 PM – Refreshments
🕖 7 PM – Speaker Series Presentation
Stories of Heritage, Home, and Hammonton
A special Hispanic Heritage Month panel moderated by Jim Bacon
We’re kicking off our fall programming with a powerful panel discussion featuring three incredible women who will share their personal journeys of immigration, identity, and belonging in Hammonton. The event will be moderated by Jim Bacon, Vice President at TD Bank, poet, and community advocate.
Please note the special date and location – we’re meeting on Wednesday instead of our usual Thursday, and gathering at the Hammonton Family Success Center in Downtown Hammonton.
Meet the Panelists:
Corina Mendoza – Born in Mexico and raised in South Jersey, Corina is a dental hygienist, real estate professional, and longtime community volunteer.
Kelin Jimenez – Originally from Honduras, Kelin is a social impact marketer and consultant dedicated to local initiatives in education, public health, and small business.
Laly Acosta – A proud Peruvian immigrant, Laly is the owner of Downtown Peru restaurant, where she shares her culture and love of cooking with the community.
This event is part of the Historical Society’s monthly speaker series and a chance to hear firsthand stories that reflect the diversity, resilience, and richness of our town.
All are welcome – come be part of the conversation!