Visions 2017 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Visions 2017 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a look at culturally relevant stories in Philadelphia. With Puerto Rico suffering from Hurricane Maria, learn how a group has formed to offer some relief.

We meet a local woman impacted by the uncertainty of DACA and the laws regarding immigration. See how Jose Garces is trying to help those making the transition to a new country.

Sports have always brought people together. Philadelphia's Unity Cup is a soccer tournament where teams represent their nation. Plus, we visit the Philadelphia Phillies and their lineup with Latino flare and international handball superstar Wally Amaro is giving back to the neighborhood where he grew up.

Visions airs Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 and Monday Oct. 2 at midnight.

The Hispanic community in Philadelphia is doing everything it can to help victims of Hurricane Maria.

HELPING PUERTO RICO RECOVER

After Hurricanes have crippled the island of Puerto Rico, a local group has come together to help the island recover. Walter Perez tells us how they are making a difference.

Unidos PA' PR | FACEBOOK

CONCILIO | FACEBOOK

141 E Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124

(215) 627-3100

HISPANIC HERITAGE LUNCHEON

Presented by Al Día News

Wednesday, Oct. 11 (Noon-2 p.m.)

Union League of Philadelphia

140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

HISPANIC HERITAGE

An important issue for the Latino community is immigration. With changing laws adding tension and uncertainty for local families.

THE LOCAL IMPACT OF IMMIGRATION REFORM

Immigration reform is leaving some in our local region uneasy. Jeannette Reyes tells us how the changing landscape is affecting those involved.

JUNTOS | FACEBOOK

600 Washington Ave Unit 18UA, Philadelphia, PA 19147

(215) 218-9079

PA IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP COALITION | FACEBOOK

2100 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 832-0636

Iron Chef Jose Garces' desire to give back has caused him to create the Garces Foundation.

JOSE GARCES ESL CLASSES

The Garces Foundation provides free healthcare and educational services to help improve the quality of life of Hispanics in the Philadelphia region. Ilia Garcia, from our sister station Univision, brings us to their English as a Second Language classroom to learn more.

GARCES FOUNDATION | ENGLISH FOR THE RESTAURANT

1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

267.284.7905

The Phillies' Latino players are leaving an impression on and off the field.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES LATINO OUTREACH

Walter Perez shows us how Latinos are having a greater influence on the Philadelphia Phillies roster and how that's impacted the community and the fan base.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES | FACEBOOK

1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148

The Unity Cup is a chance for people of all countries to come together over the game of soccer.

PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL UNITY CUP

Philadelphia International Unity Cup is a chance for people from all nations to come together over the beautiful game. Jeannette Reyes shows us how soccer is uniting Philadelphia's immigrant community.

INTERNATIONAL UNITY CUP | FACEBOOK

In a story that confirms hard work trumps all, Ilia Garcia introduces us to Kamikaze Rivera.

WARRIOR BOXING: KAMIKAZE RIVERA

Pro boxer JD "Kamikaze" Rivera trains today's youth to be warriors in the gym and in life. Ilia Garcia, from our sister station Univision, takes her turn in the ring at the Warrior Boxing Academy.

WARRIOR BOXING ACADEMY | FACEBOOK

1209 Mifflin St., Philadelphia, PA 19148

(267) 265-2259

Wally Amaro is an international superstar in single-wall handball.

NORTH PHILLY'S HANDBALL HERO

Wally Amaro is one of the top ranked single wall handball players in the world. His star turn started in north Philadelphia where he has returned to help kids in that neighborhood thrive.

Pennsylvania Handball Association | FACEBOOK

On Phillip Street a local artist has provided another resource for the community.

OPEN KITCHEN SCULPTURE

Open kitchen sculpture garden is a visionary project that uses a fundamental need such as food as a means to initiate a collective and communal experience.

Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden | FACEBOOK

We visit a nail salon, where hugs and coffee are always free, and an authentic Puerto Rican Bakery.

PUERTO RICAN BAKERY/MI CUMBIA

An authentic Puerto Rican Bakery and restaurant and an award winning salon serving artisanal Colombian coffee.

EL COQUI PANADERIA | FACEBOOK

3528 I Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134

215-634-5508

MI CUMBIA | FACEBOOK

328 S. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA

215-735-7980

CAANE.CO

Wholesale imports of artisanal Columbian sugar and green coffee beans

We visit a ballet company with Cuban roots.

ACADEMY OF BALLET

PA BALLET | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM

The Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet has called Narberth home for 43 years. But their story begins in Havana. Ilia Garcia, from our sister station Univision, tells us how Cuban immigrants created a top ballet academy.

PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF BALLET

29 N Narberth Ave. Narberth, PA 19072