Non-profit opens of broadcast station in Hazleton

Amelia Sack
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HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An organization that’s been helping the Hispanic community in Hazleton for decades is expanding its reach and getting ready to hit the airwaves.

The Dominican House of Hazleton Inc. is a nonprofit that provides food assistance, U.S. Citizenship classes, English as a second language, and a multitude of other services to people across NEPA.

Now, they’re opening an FM radio station to broadcast their mission and help more people.

“Radio and television Dominican American,” said Victor Perez the president/CEO of The Dominican House of Hazleton.

That’s the name of the Dominican House of Hazleton’s new radio station set to hit the FM airwaves, in hopes of better connecting to the English and Hispanic communities.

“The radio station is the best way to communicate with the rest of the people in the community,” says Perez.

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Offering twenty-four hours of music, community news, English classes, Spanish lessons, and more, Dominican House of Hazleton President Victor Perez says the station is an opportunity to provide useful resources.

“We have to work with the Hispanic population because we know that we need to
Educate more of the community, the Hispanic population, and provide the tools to be
Better citizens, better members in this community,” explained Perez.

The station is a dream years in the making. Perez applied for FCC licensing in 2014 but wasn’t accepted. Ten years later, the project was finally given the green light, and work is underway.

“Right now we are working with the engineers about how to salvage correctly according to the FCC antenna,” stated Perez

There’s still lots to be done, but Perez says when it’s done, the station will bridge gaps, and break down barriers.

“This is a great opportunity to communicate to the people what’s going on in the community, what’s going on in the city, what’s going on in the United States,” continued Perez.

There is no set date on when the station will hit the airwaves, but we’ll continue to follow the story.

For more on the Dominican House of Hazleton visit their Facebook.

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