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HUF News
Celebrating the Richness of
Hispanic Heritage Month, 2015
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“Anyone can succeed, they just need the tools and the opportunity.
And your job on earth is to help at least one person – just one individual –
and make sure she/he has the tools and the opportunity.” – Hyram Montero |
War –yellowstars worn on clothing and concentration camps propelled two young people — he from Romania and she from Austria — to flee their native countries. They arrived in Chile, eventually met, fell in love, married and gave birth to Beatriz and then a second daughter.To read more, click here.
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At age 13, Gus Vidaurreta had to leave behind everything he knew. He and his family left Cuba (where his father was a political prisoner) in search of a better life. They traveled to Spain, then the U.S., where at 15 Gus had his first job: delivering the Miami Herald at 3 a.m., seven days a week, driving a $50 car without a license. To read more, click here.
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Growing up, Yvonne Lopez and her family didn’t have a lot of money, but they did have plenty of love. Born and raised in the Bronx, Yvonne and her four siblings were inspired by their mom, a single woman who made the most of challenging circumstances. From candlelit dinners when the Con Edison bill couldn’t be paid to a Christmas tree made from a broom stick and a bed sheet, she was always creative, and the family learned to make the most of everything they had and to do all things with love. To read more, click here.
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Born in Colombia, Ricardo Villadiego came to the U.S. at age 30 — and brought his company, Easy Solutions, with him. He saw opportunity in the American market, and was committed to leveraging the power of technology and creating a brighter future, all while honoring his Hispanic heritage. Fast forward to now, and his business is a global leader in electronic fraud prevention. To read more, click here.
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Kelly Pinilla may be young, but she’s accomplished. The now 11-year-old athlete, academic and philanthropist first discovered her passion for learning at age three, when she was introduced toHispanic Unity of Florida’sFamily Literacy program. To read more, click here.
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Thursday, October 8th at NSU
To register, click here. |
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Annual Empowerment Partnerships
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| Mission-Capacity Builders: $250K to $4M+ |
| Visionary Level: $100K – $249K |
| Investor Level: $75K – $99K |
| Leader Level: $50K – $74K |
| Influencer Level: $25K – $49K |
| Supporter Level: $15K- $24K |
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Anonymous in honor of Rae Chorowski |
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