Mija, Yes you can

Mija, Yes you can ® is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization aimed at empowering women of all backgrounds

Mija, Yes you can® is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and a proud featured fund for The Paso Del Norte Community Foundation’s Community of Philanthropy. Donations made to the ‘Mija, Yes you can’ fund are tax deductible. Our Vision:

To unite, encourage and remind women and young girls that an equal world is possible. Our Mission Statement:

We empower and advocate for women of all ages, races,

08/26/2024

: On Women’s Equality Day, we honor the bravery of the generations of trailblazers who relentlessly fought for women’s right to vote and those who continue to strive for a more just future for women and girls in America. 🇺🇸

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08/15/2024
08/05/2024

🥇 : Because when we come together and support one another AMAZING things can happen! This photo is proof of that! 💪

✨ Mijas making history with the first all-Black gymnastics podium — men or women — in Olympics history! 🥇

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08/03/2024

: Every mind and body heals at its own pace. 💛

💛 Today we remember the 23 innocent lives lost 5 years ago in the tragic Walmart shooting. Our community is still healing from the pain but we remain

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08/03/2024

🛍️ Our Mijas are out at for their event! Join us!

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Photos from Mija, Yes you can's post 08/02/2024

💪 TOMORROW! Join the Mijas at for their first-ever ‘Curls with the girls’ event!

🏋🏻‍♂️ Women are invited to enjoy local vendors, food, live music and more! to see more details! ➡️

🛍️ Our Mija pop-up will be available so you can grab some Mija gear that includes workout tops! All proceeds made from our Mija merchandise goes right back to our organization to help us continue supporting women in our community.

✨ We hope to see you tomorrow! 🥰

💪 Curls with the Girls 🏋🏻‍♂️
🗓️ Saturday, August 3rd
⏰ 9 am - 1 pm
📍 PowerHouse Gym: 1840 Lee Trevino Dr.

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07/29/2024

‼️ LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE ‼️Have breakfast with our founder during the Women in Business Breakfast session on August 15th! 🍳

✨ Iris’ presentation, “Dream Big and Plan Well, Mija: Empowering Women to Chase Their Boldest Dreams,” will focus on the transformative power of dreaming big. Learn how to effectively plan and turn those dreams into reality.

✨Don’t miss this empowering discussion designed to inspire and guide women to reach for their highest aspirations. Register TODAY before tickets sell out!

🎟️ Register by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/45GXm8I

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FirstLight FCU and 'Mija, Yes You Can' Offer Free Financial Workshop at Old Sheep Dog Brewery 07/25/2024

💰 HAPPENING TODAY! Join us for this FREE event!

FirstLight FCU and 'Mija, Yes You Can' Offer Free Financial Workshop at Old Sheep Dog Brewery 'Money Wise’ Series Is A Free Workshop That Aims At Teaching The Art Of Financial Wellness to both men and women.

Photos from Mija, Yes you can's post 07/24/2024

‼️ TOMORROW: Time is running out to register for Our third , in partnership with , happening Thursday, July 25th at Old Sheepdog Brewery! 🍻

💰 Take a look at a few photos from past workshops where we spoke to guests about debt and credit! 💳

💵 Join us for the third of four workshops where you’ll get tips on planning for your future!

💰 Our Money Wise workshops provide a safe space for women and men to talk about their finances and any questions or concerns they may have when it comes to financial struggles.

🔗 This workshop is free and open to the public but limited seating is available so register today by clicking the link: https://lnkd.in/gnH2mstB

💵 Let’s Talk Future Planning:
🗓️ Thursday, July 25th
⏰ 6 pm - 7 pm
📍 Old Sheepdog Brewery
🏦 3900 Rosa Ave.
🔗 MUST REGISTER BY CLICKING THE LINK IN OUR BIO

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07/16/2024

✨ Teen girls are invited to join the Teen Summit at the Shoppes at Solana this Saturday July 20th from 12 PM to 6 PM!

🎤 Our founder, , will join this motivational event as a special guest speaker to motivate young girls on the importance of career exploration and goal setting! Make sure to catch her speaking at 2 p.m.

🛍️ This FREE event, open to ages 13 and up, is packed with amazing activities and opportunities:

⭐️ Engaging workshops
⭐️Delicious food and drinks
⭐️Hair and makeup booth
⭐️Fun selfie booth
⭐️Live DJ performances
⭐️Exciting giveaways
⭐️Fashion show by Simply You by Jess
📍Location: Second floor next to Dillard’s

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Photos from Mija, Yes you can's post 07/15/2024

✨ : Did you know that our founder, Iris Lopez, began her journey of giving back to the community through her journalism career, which ultimately inspired her to create ‘Mija, Yes You Can’ ✨

📰 Iris shares that story in this month’s issue of The City Magazine El Paso, where she graces the cover along other powerful female journalists!

🌟 This isn’t the first time Iris has been featured in the magazine—her story on ‘Mija, Yes You Can’ was also highlighted back in 2022. to check out that past article too!

🎙️ This months issue highlights local female journalists across TV news, print/digital media, and radio broadcasting. Iris has had the privilege of working in all these fields, showcasing her versatility and passion for storytelling. 📺📰📻

💕 This is a true ‘Mija, Yes You Can’ moment and proof that when women support each other, amazing things can happen!

🗣️ “Through my journalism career I’ve met some amazing women and through these women I learned this phrase to be true, ‘she isn’t your competition, she’s proof that it can be done!’ Let’s learn from one another, it makes us stronger!” 💪

📰 You can grab a copy of this months at any area Walgreens!

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06/23/2024

✨ THANK YOU to our amazing presenters for spending your Saturday morning with us and for making our first-ever ‘Mija Pioneers’ Summer program a HUGE success! We appreciate each and every one of you! ❤️

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⭐️ Pioneers 21 Business Incubator and Co-Work Space
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Photos from Mija, Yes you can's post 06/22/2024

✨ Team Mija and Team are ready to inspire, mentor and have some fun with all the Mijas joining us for the first-ever Summer program!

📱 Follow the fun on our stories! 🥰

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Photos from Mija, Yes you can's post 06/14/2024

✨ Our Mijas spent the afternoon hearing POWERFUL words from a few AMAZING Women Veterans during this afternoon’s Women Veterans Day Celebration. We had the honor of gifting three local women veterans with some Mija gear and a special letter from students. 🇺🇸

⭐️ Thank you to team for letting the Mijas join this inspiring event and a huge congratulations to the powerful women veterans who were recognized for their hard work and contributions to other Women Veterans in our community.

❤️ To all the Mija veterans and those still serving, from the bottom of our hearts we THANK YOU for your service.

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06/07/2024

📺 Thank you to Nichole Gomez for helping The Mijas and Pioneers 21 Business Incubator and Co-Work Space spread the word for one-day Summer program.

✨Watch the full interview here to learn more about the program: http://surl.li/uhyxn

🔗 Registration is required so head to this link to register before all spots fill up: http://surl.li/uhyxm

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06/01/2024

: 💕 Remember that Love wins. Love ALWAYS wins. 🌈

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍⚧️

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05/13/2024

: 👩🏻‍🎓 Mija, YES YOU DID! 💪🏻

🎓 Congratulations to ALL the graduates out there! And a special shoutout to the families who support their graduates however they can! In this instance, with matching Mija shirts 🥰 (zoom in to see a special message from mommas baby boy. “Mom, yes you can.”)

📸 Share your graduation Mija shirt photos with us so we can show you off, too! ❤️

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05/11/2024

🛍️ Our Mijas are out at until 7 pm today!

👚 We have limited Mija t-shirts available for sale at our Mija pop-up!

🍻 PLUS: Enjoy our special Mija Brew while you shop!

🌟 Join and as we shed light of Mental Health Awareness Month by Supporting our Community Partner !

💚 Portion of all proceeds raised will go to support NAMI El Paso to aid in their ability to continue providing free mental health services to the community.

🛍️ Shop local, eat, adopt, & drink in support of a good cause!

Health & Wellness Market:
📍Old Sheepdog Brewery | 3900 Rosa Ave.
🗓️ Saturday, May 11th
⏰ 2pm-7pm

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05/11/2024

🛍️ If you missed out on our Mija Market and you want to get your last minute Mother’s Day shopping done then join us TODAY at 🥰 We’ll have limited Mija t-shirts available for sale at our Mija pop-up!

🍻 PLUS: Enjoy our special Mija Brew while you shop!

🌟 Join and as we shed light of Mental Health Awareness Month by Supporting our Community Partner !

💚 Portion of all proceeds raised will go to support NAMI El Paso to aid in their ability to continue providing free mental health services to the community.

🛍️ Shop local, eat, adopt, & drink in support of a good cause!

Health & Wellness Market:
📍Old Sheepdog Brewery | 3900 Rosa Ave.
🗓️ Saturday, May 11th
⏰ 2pm-7pm

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Photos from Mija, Yes you can's post 05/06/2024

✨ THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our 4th Annual Mija market! It was a success thanks to our community!

🛍️ Thank you to for hosting our Mija Market for a third year in a row!

📸 Here’s just a few photos from this past Sundays event! sign! Stay tuned for more!

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05/06/2024

✨ And that’s a wrap on our 4th annual Mija Market! A special shout-out to Mariachi Los Pasajeros for turning our market into a Cinco De Mija fiesta! 🪅

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Photos from Mija, Yes you can's post 05/04/2024

🐾 Bring a pet supply donation when you join our Mija Market and get a FREE Mija cookie and slice of birthday cake! 🍰 (while supplies last)

🐶 All pet supply donations will benefit .home.2bark.and.purr 🐾 Visit their booth and purchase a limited edition Mija t-shirt! to see the special shirt! 👚

🛍️ Join us this SUNDAY for our 4th Annual Mija Market! With raffles every 20 minutes, all women-owned vendors, live mariachi music and more!

🚨 ALL VENDOR SPOTS ARE FILLED: No new vendor applications will be received at this time as all spots remain full. 🚨 If you receive a message from any account other than ours asking for a payment, please report them as spam ‼️

🛍️ MIJA MARKET:
🗓️ Sunday, May 5th
⏰ 11 am to 4 pm
📍Chuco Relic Central: 3750 Gateway Blvd East

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'Cinco de Mija' market celebrates women-owned borderland businesses 05/04/2024

🛍️ See you tomorrow! 🥰

'Cinco de Mija' market celebrates women-owned borderland businesses A local nonprofit is celebrating women-owned businesses in the borderland with a market on Sunday.

Photos from Mija, Yes you can's post 05/03/2024

🛍️ MEET OUR VENDORS!! Tag the vendor you’re looking forward to visiting this Sunday! 🥰

🛍️ Join us this SUNDAY for our 4th Annual Mija Market! With raffles every 20 minutes, all women-owned vendors, FREE birthday cake with any pet supply donation to benefit .home.2bark.and.purr

🚨 ALL VENDOR SPOTS ARE FILLED: No new vendor applications will be received at this time as all spots remain full. 🚨 If you receive a message from any account other than ours asking for a payment, please report them as spam ‼️

🛍️ MIJA MARKET:
🗓️ Sunday, May 5th
⏰ 11 am to 4 pm
📍Chuco Relic Central: 3750 Gateway Blvd East

🍻 Don’t forget to join us after at to enjoy our limited edition “Mija Brew” 🍻

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Photos from Mija, Yes you can's post 05/03/2024

🪅 A Mija Party isn’t complete without live and local music from some of our favorite Mijas! 🥧 & Rach Oh! 🎧 🎶

🛍️ Join us this SUNDAY for our 4th Annual Mija Market! With raffles every 20 minutes, all women-owned vendors, FREE birthday cake with any pet supply donation to benefit .home.2bark.and.purr

🚨 ALL VENDOR SPOTS ARE FILLED: No new vendor applications will be received at this time as all spots remain full. 🚨 If you receive a message from any account other than ours asking for a payment, please report them as spam ‼️

🛍️ MIJA MARKET:
🗓️ Sunday, May 5th
⏰ 11 am to 4 pm
📍Chuco Relic Central: 3750 Gateway Blvd East

🍻 Don’t forget to join us after at to enjoy our limited edition “Mija Brew” 🍻

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Photos from Mija, Yes you can's post 05/02/2024

✨ Want to volunteer for our 4th Annual Mija Market?! Click the link in our bio to become a volunteer!

✨ This is a great opportunity to become part of our team of Mija volunteers that are the heart and souls of all our Mija events!

✨ Students can get community service hours for their volunteer work at any of our Mija events.

🚨 If you signed up to volunteer for the original market date back in March you are encouraged to sign up again to ensure we have your spot saved! 🚨

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05/01/2024

🪅 You can’t have a Mija Fiesta without Mariachis!

🛍️ Join us this SUNDAY for our 4th Annual Mija Market! With raffles every 20 minutes, all women-owned vendors, FREE birthday cake with any pet supply donation to benefit .home.2bark.and.purr

🚨 ALL VENDOR SPOTS ARE FILLED: No new vendor applications will be received at this time as all spots remain full. 🚨 If you receive a message from any account other than ours asking for a payment, please report them as spam ‼️

🛍️ MIJA MARKET:
🗓️ Sunday, May 5th
⏰ 11 am to 4 pm
📍Chuco Relic Central: 3750 Gateway Blvd East

🍻 Don’t forget to join us after at to enjoy our limited edition “Mija Brew” 🍻

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Photos from Mija, Yes you can's post 04/30/2024

🎤 Meet our Mija Emcee for our 4th Annual Mija Market: Monica Castillo (Thomas) 🥰

✨ Monica radiates positivity and energy rooted in her community. Her dynamic personality has defined her since childhood, fueling her work and volunteer efforts.

🎤 In February 2023, Monica and her husband launched “Her Voice: Monica Castillo,” showcasing her skills as an emcee and event host. With contracts for major El Paso events and a 15-year radio career, Monica’s passion for spreading joy remains undiminished.

👨‍👩‍👦 Married to Tyler for over six years, Monica treasures time with her son Felipe, her mother, and her pug, Cosmo. 🐾

🛍️ Join us this SUNDAY for our 4th Annual Mija Market! With raffles every 20 minutes, all women-owned vendors, FREE birthday cake with any pet supply donation to benefit .home.2bark.and.purr PLUS live music from and and MORE!

🚨 ALL VENDOR SPOTS ARE FILLED: No new vendor applications will be received at this time as all spots remain full. 🚨 If you receive a message from any account other than ours asking for a payment, please report them as spam ‼️

🛍️ MIJA MARKET:
🗓️ Sunday, May 5th
⏰ 11 am to 4 pm
📍Chuco Relic Central: 3750 Gateway Blvd East

🍻 Don’t forget to join us after at to enjoy our limited edition “Mija Brew” 🍻

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