{"id":9604,"date":"2023-09-26T00:42:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T05:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/nino-de-la-caridad-foundation-to-plant-seeds-of-hope\/9604\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T19:42:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T00:42:45","slug":"nino-de-la-caridad-foundation-to-plant-seeds-of-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/nino-de-la-caridad-foundation-to-plant-seeds-of-hope\/9604\/","title":{"rendered":"Ni\u00f1o de la Caridad Foundation to Plant Seeds of Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"
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GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If the Ni\u00f1o de la Caridad Foundation had its way, every young Latino in the Bronx would enjoy life-changing mentorship, resources, and opportunities.<\/p>\n

Through its programs, that\u2019s exactly what the non-profit aims to do: connect Hispanic children and their families with opportunities to transform themselves, enhance their personal and professional skills, elevate their academics, and develop the mindset needed to achieve their goals and persevere through challenges.<\/p>\n

On September 14, 2023, the Ni\u00f1o de la Caridad Foundation will hold a gala event entitled \u201cPlanting the Seeds of Hope\u201d at the New York City Botanical Garden to raise funds for the program.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow apropos that we aim to fulfill our mission at the most iconic garden in the city,\u201d said Gala Chair and Ni\u00f1o de la Caridad Foundation Advisory Board Member Janice Parker. \u201cWhat better venue to begin sowing our \u2018seeds of hope\u2019 in the Bronx?\u201d<\/p>\n

Parker, who is the Principal of Janice Parker Landscape Architects, a nationally renowned landscape architectural firm located in Greenwich, Conn., with a clientele spanning Long Island Sound, New York, The Hamptons, California, and Europe, is a landscape architect, master land planner, horticultural specialist, garden consultant, and floral designer. The event\u2019s theme of \u201cgrowing lives that are bountiful and purposeful\u201d is very meaningful to both her and her husband, Dr. Jim White.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur mission is to create Latino leaders by providing children a safe environment where they can partake in programs that will help them build their self-confidence, leadership abilities, and communication skills and equip them with tools to become the leaders of the next generation,\u201d said White, Advisory Board Member as well as Founder and CEO of PHT Investment Group, LLC, and Chairman and CEO of Post Harvest Technologies, Inc. \u201cAt Ni\u00f1o de la Caridad, we envision a safe network where tomorrow\u2019s Latino leaders can flourish and reach their full potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to present this special evening and are indebted to Janice Parker and Dr. Jim White, our Presenting Sponsors,\u201d said Dr. Denise Nu\u00f1ez, Founder of the Ni\u00f1o de la Caridad Foundation. \u201cWe are also excited to honor two other individuals: Lucy Doughty with our Global Impact Award, and Ana Navarro with our Community Voice Award.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nu\u00f1ez founded the organization while working as a Pediatric Critical Care physician in the Bronx. As she provided medical care to the local community, she noticed a distinct lack of resources available to Hispanic and Latinx families in the borough. \u201cMore than forty percent of children in the Bronx live in poverty, compared to twenty percent statewide,\u201d she said. \u201cPoverty is one of the primary reasons children do not attend school or college. Ni\u00f1o de la Caridad aims to change that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTherefore, we remain fixed on our goal for the evening: to raise $500,000 to support our Bronx youth community through its academic journey,\u201d Nu\u00f1ez added.<\/p>\n

The gala begins at 6:30 PM for indoor\/outdoor cocktails, with dinner to follow at 7:30 PM. The evening will feature an audiovisual presentation showcasing the Foundation\u2019s objectives and activities. It also will highlight the personal testimony and inspiring stories of several young people positively impacted by the Foundation.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit https:\/\/www.ninodelacaridad.com\/a-night-of-hope-gala\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor and learning more about the various sponsorship levels available should contact Eliza Hernandez at elizah@ninodelacaridad.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Dr. Jim White:<\/p>\n

Dr. Jim White<\/a>is founder and CEO of PHT Investment Group LLC, as well as Chairman and CEO of Post Harvest Technologies, Inc. and Growers Ice Company, Inc.<\/em> He is <\/em>the bestselling author of five books, including<\/em> Opportunity Investing: How to Revitalize Urban and Rural Communities with Opportunity Funds<\/u><\/em><\/a> and<\/em> Broken America: Ten Guiding Principles to Restore America<\/u><\/em><\/a>.<\/em> Throughout his career, he has bought, expanded, and sold 23 companies operating in 44 countries. <\/em>He holds a <\/em>B.S. in civil engineering, an MBA, and a doctorate in psychology and organizational behavior. He shares his insights and critical thinking skills in a webcast series,<\/em> Healing America with Dr. Jim White<\/u><\/em><\/a>, in which he explores the many issues and challenges faced by our nation \u2013 and how to fix them.<\/em><\/p>\n

About the Ni\u00f1o de la Caridad Foundation (NDLC):<\/p>\n

NDLC is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and improving the quality of life for Hispanic youth and families in the Bronx. Founded by Dr. Denise Nu\u00f1ez, NDLC provides free educational programs for youth and critical resources for underserved families, aiming to build self-confidence, leadership, and communication skills, and empower the leaders of the next generation.<\/em> Visit<\/em> https:\/\/www.ninodelacaridad.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

FURTHER INFORMATION:
<\/strong>Deborah Levison \/ 203-258-5250<\/p>\n

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/33b432e8-2bb2-4d82-bf3c-5c1a92c01e6d<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bronx-based youth non-profit to hold gala at New York Botanical Gardens<\/p>\n

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