PR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND

Politics /

PR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND Puerto Rico se Levantara, Como Siempre! As the island continues to recover from continuous earthquakes, Puerto Ricans across the globe, along with those from the sports industry and here, in Buffalo, N.Y., are voicing their solidarity with the natives impacted by the earthquakes. How could the Trump administration deny, hold back and limit relief funds to the people impacted by the earthquake disaster? The people of the island of Puerto Rico are American citizens, entitled to the same rights and dignified treatment, as any North American. The proof is for the eyes to see, the destruction, more than obvious … The earthquake tremor rattled the cities, towns and villages, destroyed houses, churches, schools and bridges, no electric for days, weeks, maybe months, for some places and locations in the island.  Right here in our home base, Buffalo, NY, people like Wilmer Olivencia, Nadia Pizarro, Lucy Candelario and others, reacted immediately, reaching out to who’s who in the Puerto Rican/Latino community, holding several meetings at the Belle Center, and organized everyone under the umbrella “P.R. Earthquake Relief fund”, to solicit the necessary needs for the people of Puerto Rico. About two or three days later (Saturday, January  18th), a press conference was held, hosted by Lucy Candelario, attended by Mayor Brown, Councilman David Rivera, and other elected officials, the meeting was coordinated by Nadia Pizarro (press officer) and Lucy Candelario (executive director, Belle Center). Once the word got out, support and donations started coming in. Monetary donations were made by the Puerto Rican & Hispanic Day Parade, presented by Charlie Torres, PRACA, presented by Wilmer Olivencia, and the Veterans Memorial Association, presented by Ventura Colon.  Catholic Charities and M&T Bank reached out and are working with the committee. Nadia Pizarro said a Facebook page was set up, “PR Earthquake Relief Fund”, where you can go for information and how you can help or donate. It should be noted that this is the same group that came together two years ago to help with the hurricane Maria, raising over $200,000 dollars, plus providing ground assistance to hurricane victims that relocated to western New York. Please get involved and see how you too can assist Puerto Rico, right here from Buffalo, NY, by working together with the PR Earthquake Relief Fund. For information, contact Lucy A. Candelario, Executive Director, The Belle Center, 104 Maryland Street, Buffalo, NY 14201 – Tel. 716-845-0485, ext. 202 – Email: icandelario@thebellecenter.org. Checks can be made out to the PR Earthquake Relief Fund, and mailed to the Belle Center, to the attention of Lucy Candelario. Note:  The PR Earthquake Relief Fund is made up of the following community leaders (list in progress): Lucy Candelario, Wilmer Olivencia, Nadia Pizarro, Casimiro Rodriguez, Tamara Alsace, Gliset Colón, Councilman David Rivera, Maritza Vega, Jose Chegui Rivera, Oswaldo Mestre, Miguel Santos, John Sanabria Sr., Luis Reyes, Felicia Cruz, Hector Pagan, Victoria Perez, Aileen Gonzalez Marti, Yolanda Martinez-Rodriguez, Viviana C-Y, Charles Torres, Eugenio Russi, Ramos, David Caban, Wilda, Nadia Nashir, Alicia Barinas, Taina Rodriguez, Alicia, Beatriz Flores, Christian Parra, Geo Hernandez, Victoria Perez, Solomon Joseph, Ventura Colon, and Jose C. Pizarro. Read More From This Writer All Post Business Culture Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports PR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND February 25, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING, THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING – A Series January 25, 2020/No Comments THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING, THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING – A Series What you need to know about CARRP, a program Read More  THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING, THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING December 25, 2019/No Comments  THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING, THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING This is the new era of the immigrants entering the United States! Read More Load More End of Content.

PR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND Read More »

ENTRELAZANDO ALIANZAS: DESARROLLANDO AGENDAS PROGRESISTA DOMESTICAMENTE E INTERNACIONALMENTE

Community, español /

ENTRELAZANDO ALIANZAS: DESARROLLANDO AGENDAS PROGRESISTA DOMESTICAMENTE E INTERNACIONALMENTE Un mes vino y se fue, ya vamos por Febrero del 2020. Les escribo para motivarlos a pasar revista. Es mi deseo de que cada una de las comunidades inmigrantes y latinas radicadas en Bufffalo y las cuidades que le colindan nos reunamos y empezemos a forjar agendas colectivas. Al hacer esto nos edificamos en varios niveles: personal, familiar y comunal. El momento es ahora1 Ya basta, de que a nuestras comunidades se nos visiten solo en tiempo de contienda politica, buscando votos y despues olvidarnos. El llamado es de participacion! Participacion conjunta aqui y alla! Esta decada solo ha empezado! Un plan de trabajo en que podamos forjar agendas de accion publica desde la educacion y la participacion civico politica con el objetivo de consolidar un presente transparente y un futuro para nuestras familias. Mi llamado es de forjar alianzas de trabajo y edificacion comunal a traves Buffalo y las comunidades donde nuestros familiares viven y aportan. Empezemos por la tematica de la gobernabilidad y la representacion equitativa. Y continuo con la tematica de la seguridad de la cuidadania y en particular de la mujer, y el femicidio. Felicito a las diversas organizaciones comunales que dia a dia levantan la voz de la igualdad y por la justicia social en nombre de aquellos quienes por una u otra razon no pueden en estos momentos y por aquellos silenciados por la violencia institucional. La agenda crece y se desarrolla a paso agigantados ya que la madre naturaleza nos habla y nos dice que necesitamos trabajar juntos para aliviar tanta contaminacion ambiental y tanta desforestacion. La agenda continua y llega a las aulas donde necesitamos edificar el sistema educativo y edificar las destrezas basicas de cada nivel desde la primaria hasta nivel universitario. Una alianza que es edificante es la del arte y la educacion. Entrelazando el arte y la educacion es una manera unica de edificar a los maestros y el sistema educacional–somos las alas de la creatividad! Les insto a escribirnos y a invitarnos a sus actividades comunitarias, a sus salones de clase y a sus programas para compartir con nosotros sus desafios, logros y progreso. Las posibilidades son inmensas y amplias se que juntos podemos levantar voces y crear un presente viable y un futuro para generaciones. Ya sease una celebracion de la independencia, una junta de vecinos y/o una protesta por una que otra situacion injusta estoy aqui para apoyarlos y ser un conducto para el dialogo y el cambio. Toma un momento y escribe las metas personales a corto y a largo plazo que deseas llevar a cabo Comparte aquellas que son de edificacion comunal, crea una agenda de trabajo y de descanso tambien. Oye, platica y edifica! Estoy aqui para servirte y crecer juntos! Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books Business Culture Education Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports Who We Are ENTRELAZANDO ALIANZAS: DESARROLLANDO AGENDAS PROGRESISTA DOMESTICAMENTE E INTERNACIONALMENTE February 21, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More LOS TRES REYES MAGOS: LLAMAN A LA ACCION CIVICO-COMUNAL January 21, 2020/No Comments LOS TRES REYES MAGOS: LLAMAN A LA ACCION CIVICO-COMUNAL Ahi vienen Los Reyes, cargados de una agenda de trabajo en Read More Victoria para todos los empresarios: LEY DE RESPONSABILIDAD FISCAL DE M.A.R.CH December 21, 2019/No Comments Victoria para todos los empresarios: LEY DE RESPONSABILIDAD FISCAL DE M.A.R.CH La nueva ley de responsabilidad fiscal, M.A.R.C.H (siglas en Read More Load More End of Content.

ENTRELAZANDO ALIANZAS: DESARROLLANDO AGENDAS PROGRESISTA DOMESTICAMENTE E INTERNACIONALMENTE Read More »

THIS IS FEBRUARY: THE MONTH TO PONDER ON LOVE

People /

THIS IS FEBRUARY: THE MONTH TO PONDER ON LOVE I wish to write about the first man I loved so much that many fallen short of him. Age 12: I remember when I was busy trying to dress appropriate for an ice-skating party. Not only did you help me buy the clothes, but showed me what colors work for me. Age 13: I recalled how we walked from our home to Lincoln Center, miles away. Not only did you try to patiently answer all the questions I had about life, but you told me I could change whatever I wanted. Age 14: I remember taking the train and following you to a gang fight where you were the leader. Not only did I follow you, but I quickly stood next to you. Age 15: I sadly remember seeing you cry when your girlfriend left you. You said if they are worth loving, they are worth crying about. Age 16: I remember when you told me, you would not shoot women and children. You said it was their land and those women and children were not soldiers. Age 17: I remember you saying, finish what you start and don’t start something you are not going to finish. You said you would be at my high school graduation, the first of many of my milestones. Then you are getting ready to leave and I cannot take the train to get there. When will I see you again?  Do they know how far this is? In between a young girl’s tears, I asked you, who can be more important than me. Who will dress me?  Who will walk and talk with me? Who will teach me how to fight with honor? Who will teach me about loving and crying? It was then that you said, “We all stand for something.” “I stand to be a soldier and you stand to be the general.” “You will tell others what to do to improve our world, just like on our walks.” “There are many more soldiers waiting for their generals’ orders.” “I may not be back, so make sure you stand for something.” I almost did not want to graduate because you were not there.  I almost cut off all my precious, long hair in protest. I almost walked lifeless for months because you would not be back.  I almost died from a life threatening surgery, and mom brought me your picture. I want you to know I stand for something. Someone who always fights with honor. You are my older brother who died in Viet Nam, and I cried for you most of all. Read More From This Writer All Post Culture Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Peace People THIS IS FEBRUARY: THE MONTH TO PONDER ON LOVE February 17, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More B U L L Y I N G January 17, 2020/No Comments B U L L Y I N G This topic has shown its ugly head in far too many places. Read More Christmas Memories:When we create lifelong memories December 17, 2019/No Comments Christmas Memories: When we create lifelong memories First, everyone is running around trying to outguess and outshine anyone. Your loved Read More Load More End of Content.

THIS IS FEBRUARY: THE MONTH TO PONDER ON LOVE Read More »

Scroll to Top