Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year 2020
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” Isaiah 60:1
2019
#ThankfulThursday: Red Cross #Dorian relief efforts, giving hope
Today we thank and recognize you our beloved South Florida friends and colleagues for your incredible generosity — donations and outpouring of support for all those affected by Hurricane Dorian.
We espcially thank our collegues who are volunteering in the disaster aid efforts with the American Red Cross.
#SurveySunday: Miami-Dade County Proposed Taxes & Budget Priorities
The results are in and they are very insightful …
As Miami-Dade County kicks-off the 2019-20 budget approval process — #SurveySunday asked Miami Influentials from our network of business, civic and community leaders — for their opinions on taxes and funding priorities.
#ThankfulThursday: Empowering young Hispanics to be faithful missionary disciples & leaders
Today, we reflect on and give thanks for the Southeast Regional Office for Hispanic Ministry and its Director, The Most Reverend Father Rafael Capó, who are positively impacting the lives of young Hispanics in our community.
This past Thursday, Marile and I were blessed to share our Catholic-life testimonials at the Young Hispanic Summer Leadership Institute — with an impressive and dynamic group of the next generation of Hispanic business, civic, religious and community leaders.
#ThankfulThursday: Salute to Miami’s Leaders
Today, Marile and I celebrate and congratulate the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce — it’s distinguished members, professional team and volunteer leaders on an outstanding and successful 2019 IMPACT Goals Conference.
Happy Father’s Day 2019
On this Father’s Day, we join families from across our Great Nation in honoring fathers and those who have taken on the role of Dad.
This morning, during the liturgy — we paused and prayed to our Heavenly Father in gratitude for our dads’ — Raul and Luis — unconditional love, protection and wisdom.
Lopez Family “Community Builder Award” 2019 United HomeCare
We hope our new #ThankfulThursday reflection finds you well.
Today, we reflect and give thanks for United HomeCare — for 45 years of compassionate, respectful and dignified care that promotes independence and wellness for elderly and disabled adults in our community.
Happy & Blessed Mother’s Day
Today, we recognize all moms and those who have taken up the role of moms — these special women, who are our greatest inspiration, source of love, and encouragement.While on this day, we explicitly celebrate all mothers — in truth every day is mother’s day!
#ThankfulThursday: Congratulations Justice Barbara Lagoa
Today we write you from Tallahassee, and ask you to join us in congratulating the distinguished jurist and dear friend — The Honorable Justice Barbara Lagoa on her historic investiture as the first Hispanic woman to serve on the Florida Supreme Court.
#ThankfulThursday: Reaching New Heights in Empowering our Youth
Today, we reflect and give thanks for the outstanding work of Branches’ and great success of their 16th Annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans Dinner & Auction.On Saturday, Marile, our children, parents and I joined our extended Branches family in supporting their life-changing work — “to serve, educate and inspire people through student, family and financial stability services in partnership with our communities”.
#GivingTuesday: Grow Deeper & Climb Higher
Today, we write to share with you the wonderful mission and outstanding work of Branches, an organization that we have most recently gotten involved with.Branches seeks “to serve, educate and inspire people through student, family and financial stability services in partnership with our communities”. Established in 1973, Branches has focused on empowering our disadvantaged neighbors to pursue life changing opportunities.
#ThankfulThursday: SFLHCC Hispanic Leadership Awards Honorees
We hope our newest #ThankfulThursday finds you well. Today, we reflect and recognize the hard work, sacrifice and service of our distinguished South Florida Hispanic business and community leaders. Last Friday, Marile and I were honored to receive the President’s Distinguished Community Service Award presented by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during the Hispanic Leadership …
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