52nd Annual Benefit Gala

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Hope for Families and Children Foundation, Inc.
52nd Annual Benefit Gala
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT & CEO AND CHAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dear Friends:
Our 2012 Gala Benefit takes great pleasure in recognizing the
Puerto Rican Parade’s half century of commitment to showcase the Puerto Rican community contributions to the United
States of America and its support of higher education opportunities for young students. Tonight we are proud to introduce
the Foundation’s Excellence Scholarship Awards which
recognizes the academic achievements of a group of students
who are college-bound and whose families receive services from
the Institutes’ programs. These children’s commitment to the
pursuit of higher education and their families struggle to
succeed against enormous barriers are proof to the resilience of
their spirit and the Institute program’s effectiveness in helping
children and families in need.
At a time when government’s financial assistance for college
education of poor children is in jeopardy, your generous
support, and donations will contribute to the Institute’s efforts
to help these children’s quest for a better future.
Our heartfelt gratitude and thanks for your caring!
Maria E. Girone
President and CEO
Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.
Mildred Allen
President
Milagros Baez O’Toole
Chair of the Board of Directors
Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.
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G A L A H O N O R A RY C H A I R S
GALA VICE CHAIR
M A R K J. DA N I S
HONORABLE CHRISTINE QUINN
New York City Council Speaker
Division Manager – International Sales and Marketing
American Airlines
Mark began his career with American Airlines in 1990. His first
responsibilities were as an account manager in Passenger Sales
covering a variety of diverse travel agency accounts in Brooklyn, NY.
M A R V I N A L VA R E Z - O C H O A
American Airlines
2012 HONOREES
PUERTO RICAN PARADE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In 1994, following a one-year assignment in Washington DC, managing
predominantly a corporate and government agency territory, he was transferred to Chicago, IL to help grow the carrier’s international business
following the creating of its GAAteway to the World from Chicago.
Concurrently, Mark pursued a Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
from Kellogg Graduate School of Management at the downtown campus of Northwestern University while
continuing to work full-time.
GALA VICE CHAIR
JAY H E R S H E N S O N
Senior Vice Chancellor – The City University of New York
Community Service Award
2012 EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Jay Hershenson is Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York — the
leading public urban university system in the nation. His portfolio includes
the development and implementation of CUNY's external relations program, including governmental, media and community relations, marketing,
communications and CUNY-TV and the administration of the Board of
Trustees' agenda, meetings and records. He has served as Vice Chancellor
since 1984 and has worked in senior level administrative positions for six CUNY Chancellors and with over
100 CUNY trustees since the mid-1970's.
GALA VICE CHAIR
M A R I LY N “ P E N N Y ” J O S E P H
Director, Corporate Outreach Programs –
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Marilyn M. Joseph currently holds the position of Director, Corporate Outreach Programs, Panasonic Corporation of North America. Ms. Joseph
joined the company in 1989.
In her position, Ms. Joseph is responsible for the management, coordination
and implementation of Panasonic’s annual corporate giving efforts throughout North America. During her 19 years with Panasonic she has been
directly involved in donating millions of dollars to hundreds of not-for-profit organizations through long
term partnerships and programs that provide synergy with the corporations’ business goals and objectives.
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H O N O R A RY C H A I R
H O N O R A RY C H A I R
HONORA BLE CHRISTI NE QUINN
M A R V I N A L VA R E Z - O C H O A
Account Manager Caribbean/Latin America Sales
American Airlines
Christine C. Quinn was overwhelmingly elected
City Council Speaker by her colleagues, first in
2006, and again in 2010. Over the last six years she
has proven herself to be a tireless champion of practical solutions in areas of importance to working
New Yorkers – especially education, affordable
housing, and job creation.
She has fought to eliminate unnecessary regulation and excessive taxes on small
businesses, and worked to diversify the city’s economy, investing in growing job
sectors like health care and food manufacturing. She has helped the city develop
an economy of innovation through initiatives like the biotech tax credit and the
creation of NYC Tech CONNECT, which helps technology entrepreneurs start
new ventures in the five boroughs.
She passed the Safe Housing Act, which has dramatically improved conditions
in some of the city’s worst residential buildings, and the Tenant Protection Act,
which allows landlords to be taken to court for harassing tenants or interrupting basic services.
She has expanded the amount of full day pre-Kindergarten in New York City
by nearly 6,000 seats, and her Middle School Task Force produced the definitive report on middle grades reform in New York City, with many recommendations being implemented in public schools.
Marvin started her career with American Airlines in 1995
as an International Reservation agent in Caracas
Venezuela, later to be promoted in 1996 to Marketing
Sales Representative. In 1997 she married and moved to
New York to join the American Airlines Caribbean/Latin
Support Center.
In 1999 she was promoted to an Account Manager, this position encompasses
working with Caribbean/Latin America Travel Agencies, Hispanic Corporate
Accounts, Community Leaders, Hispanic Media, Consulates/Embassies and non for
profit organizations.
As an Account Manager, she acts as a consultant to assist and develop business plans for
twenty Travel Agencies in the New York metropolitan area. Beside this responsibility she
is involved with many Hispanic communities and charity events.
Marvin was the recipient of the American Airlines PAASETTER award for her
Leadership, Initiative, Teamwork and Customer focus.
A graduate with honors from Caracas University in Venezuela majoring in
Business Administration, specializing in Travel and Tourism. Bilingual fluent in
English/Spanish.
As a New Jersey resident she enjoys the company of her husband Lennart and her two
lovely children Lennart Jr. and Lyndon.
In addition, Quinn has presided over budget negotiations that have reduced
government spending while still preserving core services like teachers, firehouses,
police officers, senior centers and child protective services.
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A B O U T O U R AWA R D S
C O M M U N I T Y S E RV I C E AWA R D
P R F I M I R AC L E M A K E R S AWA R D S
P U E RT O R I C A N PA R A D E
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP)
takes place annually along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan,
on the second Sunday in June, in honor of the nearly 4
million inhabitants of Puerto Rico and over 4 million
people of Puerto Rican birth or heritage residing in the
United States.
he awards to be presented serve as
a reminder to all of the goals and
achievements of the Puerto Rican
Family Institute and symbolize the vitality and
aspirations of the families and their children.
The statuette, a Puerto Rican family, was
created by the foremost Puerto Rican sculptor,
Mr. José Buscaglia. Among his artistic achievements are the John F. Kennedy Monument in
Arecibo, Puerto Rico; Muñoz Rivera Monu-
Madelyn Lugo
Chairperson
Originally, the Desfile Puertorriqueño, Inc. was born of
the imperative necessity of translating Puerto Rican
achievements into a visible demonstration of the strength
of the Puerto Rican community, in order to organize and
support our Latino counterparts.
The first parade was held on Sunday, April 13, 1958 in Spanish Harlem “El Barrio”;
subsequently, the organization found its new home along Fifth Avenue in New York
City. In 1995, the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) organization,
was formed from its predecessor, the New York Puerto Rican Parade, when Dr. Ramon
S. Velez and the parade board envisioned a national concept for demonstrating the
cultural pride of our community. Among the NPRDP founding members, Madelyn
Lugo and Maria Roman Dumen still remain active board and honorary members.
This new organizational structure not only broadened the scale of the parade itself
but enhanced its ability to promote cultural awareness, education, leadership and community engagement among Puerto Ricans.
ment in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the Robert
Frost Monument in Washington, D.C.
The Puerto Rican Family Institute is profoundly
thankful to Jackie DaCosta for having donated
the first statuette. The statuette, made in
The NPRDP was established to create national awareness of Puerto Rican contributions. Our mission is to empower the Puerto Rican community through promoting
economic development, education, social advancement and environmental awareness.
We must emphasize the achievements made by thousands of Puerto Ricans in business,
government, and industry to inspire our youth and instill a strong sense of self worth
and pride in our community.
On June 10th, 2012 the 55th anniversary of the National Puerto Rican Parade will
be held, celebrating Puerto Ricans and Higher Education throughout the United States.
memory of her mother, Tirsa Olmeda de DaCosta, is displayed at
the Institute’s headquarters.
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2012 HONOREES
2012 HONOREES
J E S S I C A A M AYA
St. Joseph College
SAMANTHA SOTO
La Guardia Community College
K BU DA H TO R A H M U S A H
Ursinus College
TIANA PEREZ
The New Community College
L I S E LY S RO M A N
SUNY for Nursing
LUIS JONATHAN MORALES
New York City College of Technology
YA S M I N AV I L A
York College
MELISSA LUZ RAMOS
Hostos Community College
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MASTER OF CEREMONIES
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
ERNIE ANASTOS
DENISSE OLLER
FOX 5 TV, News Anchor
Chef, Author and Journalist
Ernie Anastos is a distinguished Emmy-award winning news anchor
for New York City’s top-rated FOX 5 News at 10:00 p.m. Ernie is a
dynamic Hall of Fame Broadcaster with a remarkable record of
achievement. He has won more than 30 Emmy awards and nominations, including “Best Newscast in New York” and the prestigious
Edward R. Murrow award for broadcast excellence. The New York
Times recently described him as “the ubiquitous anchorman” who
has captured the love and respect of New Yorkers.
Denisse Oller is an Emmy-Award winning journalist, author,
chef, and advocate of healthy living. Through her professional
work with organizations such as AARP, HealthCorps, American
Diabetes Association, and the Joseph A. Unanue Latino
Institute at Seton Hall University, Oller supports educational
initiatives that are at the forefront of the Latino community.
From healthy eating, healthy living, education and the arts, it’s
all things Latino.
As a seasoned anchor and reporter, Ernie has covered a number of
major stories throughout his career. On September 11th, he anchored award winning news coverage of
the World Trade Center attacks. He has traveled to Cuba, meeting with Fidel Castro and produced a
series of special reports on the anniversary of the Cuban revolution. He covered an official pastoral trip
to the war-torn countries of El Salvador and Nicaragua. Ernie reported live from Los Angeles on the
death of Michael Jackson and from London on the tragic death and funeral of Princess Diana. He also
won an Emmy nomination for his reporting on the untimely death of John F. Kennedy, Jr.
National Host, Producer and Movie Credits
Ernie Anastos has national experience as a news anchor and substitute host for “The CBS Morning Show”
and ABC’s “Good Morning America.” He has also hosted and produced programs for CBS, Lifetime
and ABC including, “America Wants To Know,” “Polling America” and “Families.” In addition, he has
appeared in popular TV series, such as FOX’s “24,” and the hit movie, “Independence Day.”
Published Author
Anastos is a celebrated author, most recently introducing a series of children’s books titled, Ernie and the
Big Newz, with proceeds donated to The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Previously, he wrote a historical
book on the lifestyle of America’s youth entitled Twixt: Teens Yesterday and Today, which was featured at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. and applauded in The New York Times. He has also been
a regular columnist for Family Circle, the world’s largest selling women’s magazine.
Educational Honors
Ernie is the recipient of a myriad of awards and is profiled in the International Who’s Who of
Intellectuals. As a Phi Kappa Phi honoree, he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Northeastern University where he is a noted member of the university corporation.
His academic credits include postgraduate studies at Columbia University and he also holds
Honorary Doctorate degrees in Humanities from Manhattanville College in New York and Curry
College in Massachusetts.
Special Awards
• New York State Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame – Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipient
• National Father of the Year – Anchorman of the Year, National Broadcasting Society
• New York City Police Journalism Award – U.S Congress Journalism Citation
• Celebrity Chairman Juvenile Diabetes – March of Dimes – Easter Seals – Variety Children’s Charity –
The Bowery Mission – St. Francis Food Pantries of New York
• Archon Title and Member of Leadership 100, Greek Orthodox Church of America
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AARP – Healthy Latino Eating
As one of the prominent Food and Nutrition Experts for AARP’s on-line Spanish language food
channel at www.aarp.org/espanol/cocina, Ms. Oller hosts a monthly web-based cooking program and is a featured writer for AARP/VIVA, the premier bilingual magazine for Hispanics 50+
and their families. Her work with AARP enables Ms. Oller to reinvent Latino cuisine, bringing
healthy eating choices to thousands of families. Ms. Oller is also working on her first cookbook,
and teaches recreational classes at The Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.
Education
Outside of the kitchen, Ms. Oller is the Executive Director for The Joseph A. Unanue Institute
for Latin Studies at Seton Hall University. The goal of the institute is to inspire, educate and
empower Seton Hall students to become the next generation of Latino leaders. Through Ms.
Oller’s leadership, she creates an environment and introduces programs that encourages
dialogue, research and study of the Latino experience.
Journalism
Over the past 20 years, Ms. Oller received widespread recognition for her work as a journalist,
including positions as News Anchor at Telemundo and Univision. During this time, she received
five Emmys and nine nominations; five A.C.E. Awards; two Gracie Awards and the Edward R.
Murrow Award for excellence in investigative reporting. She was also named by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanic Personalities in the United States. Ms.
Oller continues her work in journalism as a guest broadcaster on Univision radio.
The common thread that is woven into all Ms. Oller’s endeavors is her passion and drive to address key Latino issues through targeted education as well as the delivery of current news and information that directly impacts the Latino community.
Ms. Oller’s career embodies and champions the Latino experience in the United States. She is a
dedicated and respected community leader and she continues to grow and broaden her work as
educator, chef and supporter of all things Latino.
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MENU
PROGRAM
Rustic Sourdough Roll
Basket of Assorted Dinner Rolls placed on each table
Sun Dried Tomato, Chive and Herbed Butters
MASTER & MISTRESS OF CEREMONY
FIRST COURSE
War m Duck Confit Salad
Frisee and Poached Pears
MAIN COURSE
Tournedo of Beef
Black Truffle Sauce, Mélange of Seasonal Vegetables,
Potatoes Gratin
Ernie Anastos, Anchor WNYW – Fox 5
and
Denisse Oller, Chef, Author and Journalist
WELCOME GREETINGS
Dr. Mildred Allen
Mrs. Maria Elena Girone
President,
Hope for Families and
Children Foundation, Inc.
National President & CEO,
Puerto Rican
Family Institute, Inc.
AWA R D C E R E M O N Y
HONOREES
C O M M U N I T Y S E RV I C E AWA R D
DESSERT (Alternating)
Chocolate Dome cake:
Rich Chocolate Cake with Gianduja Cream and Guinette Cherries
or
Traditional Berry Trifle:
Layers of Vanilla Bisquit, Berry Compote and
Mascarpone Custard in a Cosmopolitan Glass
Chocolate Covered Strawberries and
Assorted Fresh Home Baked Cookies
THE PUERTO RICAN PARADE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Presenter: Mrs. Milagros Baez O’Toole, President,
Puerto Rican Family Institute Board of Directors
W I N N E R S O F T H E 2 0 1 2 E XC E L L E N C E
S C H O L A R S H I P AWA R D
Presenters: Mr. Jay Hershenson, Senior Vice Chancellor,
The City University of New York
Ms. Sonia Villanueva, Board member,
DINNER
Fresh Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Herbal Tea
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DA N C I N G
LIVE AUCTION
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P U E R T O R I C A N FA M I LY I N S T I T U T E , I N C .
2 0 1 2 DA N C I N G F O R T H E C H I L D R E N G A L A
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
H O N O R A RY C H A I R S
The Puerto Rican Family Institute’s mission is to enhance the functioning and self
sufficiency of diverse marginalized communities, and to prevent family disintegration. PRFI is a notfor-profit, multi-program, family-oriented health, and human service agency that provides culturally sensitive services to all children, youth, adults and families, and respects all individual’s clinical,
cultural, and personal identities.
Board Chair
Board Member
Aleyda Zamora Martinez
Vice Chair
Board Member
John Robert
Dr. Mildred Allen
2nd Vice Chair
Board Member / Chair - Hope for
Families and Children Foundation, Inc.
Cristian Correa
Treasurer
National President
and CEO
Sonia Villanueva
and
Angela Cabrera
Miguel Camacho
Maria Elena Girone
Honorable Christine Quinn
Marvin Alvarez-Ochoa
American Airlines
Father Thomas Del Valle
Secretary
GALA VICE CHAIRS
Board Member
Héctor E. Velazquez
Mark J. Danis
Jay Hershenson
Marilyn “Penny” Joseph
President Emeritus
Division Manager
International Sales and Marketing,
American Airlines
Senior Vice Chancellor
The City University of
New York
Director,
Corporate Outreach Programs,
Panasonic Corporation
of North America
HOPE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN FOUN DATION, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Hope for Families and Children Foundation’s mission is to function as the supporting
organization and fundraising arm of the Puerto Rican Family Institute. The Foundation's funds are
dedicated to support the Institute's programs through grants allocations, financing and management of
the Institute's headquarters and to insure the continuation of the Puerto Rican Family Institute for
generations to come.
Dr. Mildred M. Allen
President
Treasurer
Maria Dávila-Peguero
Yvanyla D. Vargas
1st Vice President
Secretary
Johnny Pacheco
2nd Vice President
Sonia Villanueva
Membership / Development
C O R P O R AT E A DV I S O RY C O M M I T T E E B OA R D
Marilyn “Penny” Joseph - Chair
Panasonic Corporation of North America
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Brian O’Toole
Jay Hershenson
Ofelia Castiblanco
Mutual of America
The City University of New York
NBC / Telemundo
Frances Juskin
Lucia Mendieta
Rafael Toro
Anheuser-Busch
Banco Popular of North America
Goya Foods, Inc.
GALA PLANNING COMMITTEE
Aída Rosario
Univision WXTV 41
Telefutura WFUT TC 68
Ofelia Castiblanco
NBC / Telemundo 47
Rafael Toro
Goya Foods, Inc.
Audrey Pass
WNYW Fox5, and
WWOR My9
Ricardo Oquendo, Esq.
Brian O’Toole
Mutual of America
Sam Vitale
Xerox
Frances Juskin
Anheuser -Busch
Saundra Thomas
WABC-TV
Johnny Pacheco
TD Bank
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OUR CHILDREN
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The Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.
A STRONGHOLD FOR FAMILIES • A PATHFINDER FOR CHILDREN
The Puerto Rican Family Institute was established
as a volunteer effort by a group of twenty Puerto
Rican social workers concerned with the plight of
Puerto Rican migrant families in New York City.
Under the leadership of the late Agustin Gonzalez,
The Puerto Rican Family Institute was incorporated
in 1962 as an anti-poverty program.
The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
opened the doors to public funding for
organizations to develop programs and
services. The Institute became one of the
first citywide agencies to start serving the
Puerto Rican community. During this period,
paths were forged to broaden service delivery
to other Hispanic groups.
The Institute's commitment to serve other geographical areas heavily
populated by Hispanics led to the development of the citywide Placement
Prevention Program for Juveniles on Probation and the Manhattan
Mental Health Clinic. The Willowbrook decree provided the Institute
with an opportunity to serve the developmentally disabled. The first of
three intermediate care facilities was opened in the Bronx.
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Twenty volunteer social workers recruited a
group of well-adjusted migrant families to
the New York City community. These families
helped in the delivery of counseling and
concrete services to newly arrived families.
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The Institute's bilingual and bicultural
service model becomes an essential component
in service delivery to Hispanic families. It is the
Institute's distinguishing hallmark attracting the
attention of funders and allowing for the development of new programs. The Manhattan
Child Placement Prevention Program and its
first outpatient clinic treatment program, the
Bronx Mental Health Clinic were established.
With rapid social and political changes
taking place, the Institute looked at ways
to solidify its accomplishments, diversify its
funding streams, and continue to expand.
Corporate partnerships were established
aligned with a strong fundraising effort
and stringent fiscal monitoring. Three
service components were added: the
Bushwick Child Placement Prevention
Program, the Brooklyn Mental Health
Clinic, and the Program to Prevent
Educational Gaps, based in Manhattan.
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The changes in governmental priorities from the
human service agenda of the 1960's to a defense and
business agenda of the 1980's had a significant impact
on low-income families. The Institute responded to
this shift by expanding its programmatic focus to deal
with the multiple crises confronting Hispanic families
including homelessness, mental illness, substance
abuse, child abuse and neglect, and family violence.
The Institute moves into the educational field and opens its first Head
Start Program, a program of excellence serving under-served children in
Brooklyn. The Institute moves into
the national arena. With the leadership and support of Merck & Co., the
Institute opens a mental health clinic
in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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In 1989, the Puerto Rican Family Foundation was established to serve as the title
holding corporation for any capital assets that the Institute may acquire, and to
develop funding initiatives to enhance and strengthen the Institute's programs and
services. The Queens Mental Health Clinic was opened in 1989 to further expand
services. In response to the growing HIV/AIDS crisis, in 1990 the Institute becomes the lead agency for the Bronx HIV Care Network providing leadership and
guidance to HIV/AIDS service providers. In 1991, the Foundation purchased the
building where the Institute is now housed and launched a $2.1 million capital
campaign for renovations.
In 2001, the Institute is on the front lines responding to the needs of the victims
and families of the World Trade Center attacks with increased crisis and counseling
services. In 2002, the Institute expands its Head Start Program with the opening
of three new centers in isolated and poor regions of Puerto Rico. In 2005, the
Institute assumes management for an additional 22 Head Start centers in San Juan,
Puerto Rico, significantly expanding the Institute’s presence on the Island. The
Institute has grown to serve over 15,000 families annually with a budget of $28
million dollars.
In New Jersey, the Institute expands prevention and education services for people
living with HIV/AIDS, and establishes a program for mentoring children of
prisoners. In New York City, the Institute expands to meet other urgent areas of
need including, a clinic to serve children ages 0 to 5 experiencing emotional
problems, mental health and case management services for Latino seniors,
increased services for victims of child abuse and neglect, and a school-based
initiative to reduce high school drop-outs are implemented.
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Remarkable growth in the provision of comprehensive Head Start services for
children from 3 to 5 years old. Child abuse and neglect program services expanded
mostly in Brooklyn. The Institute extends culturally sensitive services to families
and children of Polish / Jewish background residing in Brooklyn. A new initiative to
promote Healthy Marriages and Responsible Fatherhood is established in collaboration with other nonprofits partners. The fight to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS
in minority communities continues to be a primary focus of the Institute. An
HIV/AIDS Education and Awareness program is funded geared to college
minority students in New Jersey and New York colleges.
Toward the Horizon…
• Promoting collaborative partnerships between the Institute
and private entities
• Strengthening our families, protecting our children
and keeping them safe
• Strengthening of specialized services to other communities in need
• Solidifying child abuse and neglect services to children
• Developing resources and opportunities to meet other
emergent needs of families
• Overall implementation of fiscal measures to achieve cost
effectiveness, fiscal soundness and efficiency of technology
Six years of tremendous growth to meet the needs of an increasing Latino
population, the Institute forges new alliances and moves into other unchartered
grounds in mentoring, advocacy, promoting healthy marriages/healthy relationships in addition to fund and resource development with the increased support and
presence of the Institute’s corporate partners.
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PA S T H O N O R A RY C H A I R P E R S O N S
AND HONOREES
AND HONOREES
1982
1987
1992
HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS
HONORARY CHAIRPERSON
Carolina Herrera • Jose Ferrer
Hon. Rafael Hernandez Colon • Roy Vegelos, M.D.
Dennis E. Berberich
Hon. Rudolph Giuliani
• Miguel Hernandez Agosto
HONOREES
HONOREES
HONOREES
HONOREES
WNBC-TV • Joseph Papp • Luis Quero Chiesa
WCBS-TV • David A. Conklin
Pfizer, Inc. • Rita Di Martino, AT&T
Consolidated Edison of NY
Carlota Maduro • Hon. Ruth Fernandez
Hon. Sally Hernandez Pinero • Hon. Jose E. Serrano
Luis Rojas Marcos, M.D., NYCHH Corp.
Hon. Miguel Hernandez Agosto
Clarence O. Smith, Essence Communications
1998
Glenn S. Clarke • Marife Hernandez • Marta Istomin
1997
1988
1983
1993
Hon. Rafael Hernandez Colon • Bud Carey
Arthur Hauspurg • Raúl Juliá
HONOREES
Bud Carey
Don Iwatani
HONOREES
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. • Hon. Olga A. Mendez,
HONOREES
HONOREES
Exxon Corporation • Dr. Jacob B. Freeman
Senator Rafael Robert, J.D. • Dr. Eugene Lang
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. • WXTV - Channel
Anna Carbonell • Jose E. Mendez Ralph Dickerson, Jr.,
41 • Hon. Nydia M. Velazquez • Cesar A. Perales
United Way of NYC • Iran Rodriguez
Rita Moreno • Rev. Joseph R. Fitzpatrick, S.J.
• Honorable Luis Nine
1989
Celia Cruz
1999
1984
Charles A. Thomas
1994
HONOREES
Lawrence J. Toal
Clifton C. Garvin, Jr. • Dr. Jacob B. Freeman
Phillip Morris USA • Hon. Fernando Ferrer
Jesus Ragel
HONOREES
HONOREES
Richard E. Trabert • Dr. Ethel Rios De Betancour
HONOREES
Tipper Gore • Karen L. Clark • Toni Fay, Time Warner
Ruth Messinger • WNJU-Channel 47
Jose Antonio Torres, Banco Popular
NY Telephone Co. • Hon. Robert Garcia
Dr. James R. Dumpson • Sr. Olivia Stimko
1990
McDonald’s • Roberto Madam
2000
1985
Guy L. Smith IV
1995
HONOREES
August A. Busch III
Francis M. Austin, Jr. • Stephen Rose
Adolph Coors Co. • Hon. Felisa Rincon de Gautier
Raymond V. Gilmartin
HONOREES
HONOREES
Luis Miranda • Geraldo Rivera • Radio America
HONOREES
Ronald Gade • Lawrence J. Toal • Millie Hernandez-
Goya Foods, Inc. • Hispanic Federation of NYC
Becker • Edward James Olmos • Magdalena Torres
Avon Products, Inc. • David Diaz • Peter Bloch
Dr. Elena Padilla • Matilde Perez-Porrata
1991
Raúl Juliá • Rosie Perez
2001
1986
Peter H. Coors
1996
HONOREES
Jorge A. Junquera - Diez
HONOREES
Hon. Rafael Hernandez Colon • John S. Chamberlin
Dennis E. Berberich • Hon. Angelo Del Toro
Donald B. Reed
HONOREES
Jewish Community Relations Council
HONOREES
Liliam Barrios - Paoli • Maria Luisa Ferré Rangel
Merck & Co., Inc. • Carlos Barba • Hon. Velda
Dr. Antonia Coello Novello
Matsushita Consumer Electronics Co.
Francis D. Gómez • William M. Rooney
Gonzalez • Tito Puente • Johnny Torres
Miriam Colon Valle, PR Traveling Theater
Jane L. Delgado, COSSMHO
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2012 GALA SPONSORS
AND HONOREES
2002
Susan Sarandon
HONOREES
Health Plus • Edward Gueits
Andy Unanue • Zulema T. Wiscovitch
HONOREES
Gail Nayowith • Eddie Palmieri • Nicholasa Mohr Raul Julia Award
2008
Susan Sarandon
2003
Lew Leone
HONOREES
Rossana Rosado - El diario La Prensa • Dominick J. Gio
Daniel Rodriguez - Raul Julia Award
Suleika Cabrera Drinane • Dr. Rosa Gil
• Shirley Rodriguez Remeneski
Hector Elizondo
HONOREES
Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez • Mario J. Paredes
Oscar Hijuelos - Raul Julia Award
2005
Candy Pratts - Price
HONOREES
Deborah Forte • Wendy Z. Goldstein • John Hand •
John Lisiewski • Priscilla Lopez - Raul Julia Award
2006
Jacqueline Hernández - Fallous
HONOREES
Monica Faye Azare • Livia Jane Gueits
Glee Ballard • Ed Figueroa - Raul Julia Award
Nicholas Scopetta
American Airlines
Mutual of America
AmeriGroup
Anheuser-Busch
National Alliance for
Hispanic Health
Bronx Lebanon
Nouveau Elevator
Citi
Panasonic of
North America
HONOREES
Jay Hershenson • Jose Nazario • Rei Perez
• Raul Russi
Jimmy Smits - Raul Julia Award
Con Edison
2010
Marife Hernandez • Soledad O’ Brien
Puerto Rican Day Parade
Credit Suisse
TD Bank
HONOREES
Maria Elena Girone • Marilyn “Penny” Joseph
CUNY
Lin Manuel Miranda - Raul Julia Award
2011
Today Show Toy Drive
Edward Gueits Family
United Way of NYC
Chita Rivera
HONOREES
FOX5
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Ernie Anastos • Goya Foods, Inc. • Angela Cabrera •
Jacqueline DaCosta • Maria Dávila-Peguero •
GOYA
Dr. Mildred Allen
Bianca Marroquin - Raul Julia Award
2007
Horizon Blue Cross
Ramon Pineda • Geraldo Rivera - Raul Julia Award
2009
Hispanic Federation
of New York City
Acacia Network
HONOREES
2004
ABC7
Xerox Complete Solution
Hispanic Business
Magazine
Laura Posada
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2012 LIVE & SILENT AUCTION DONORS
2012 LIVE & SILENT AUCTION DONORS
PRFI extends its appreciation to the sponsors and contributors
whose efforts and generosity made the Dancing for The Children
Silent Auction and gala events a success.
PRFI extends its appreciation to the sponsors and contributors
whose efforts and generosity made the Dancing for The Children
Silent Auction and gala events a success.
American Airlines
Cutler Hair Salon
on 57th Street
Maria Dávila-Peguero
Patricia Dornelles
DiFiore Market
Marilyn “Penny” Joseph
Puerto Rican Parade Banquet
Dr. Mildred Allen
Mark J. Danis
Regina Frasseto
Engineers Country Club
Marlene Diaz
Roundabout Theatre
Company
Frances Juskin
Gershwin Theatre
Meliá Hotel in Spain
Ghost the Musical
Mesa Grill
Chanteclair Travel
Agency & Consolidators
Hilton Times Square
Migdalia Taratunio
Coppelia Restaurant
John Robert
Miguel Camacho
Cristian Correa
Johnny Pacheco
Katia Mujica
Panasonic Corporation
of North America
American Airlines Theatre
Audrey Pass
Best Buy
Bloomingdale’s
Sandra Borello
Borello Travel Agency
Chely Depablos,
Cartier Perfumes
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Saundra Thomas
Sonia Villanueva
Spain Restaurant
Vila Galé
Wicked the Musical
Yvanyla D. Vargas
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2011 GALA HIGHLIGHTS
Chely Depablos
2011 GALA HIGHLIGHTS
Maria Elena Girone and
Rei Perez
Dr. Mildred Allen, Angela Cabrera and Maria Davila-Peguero
Maria Elena Girone presenting Foundation
Honoree Award to Angela Cabrera
Mario Siebens, Jonathan Sapers, Dr. Mildred Allen
and Cristine Sapers
Maria Elena Girone, Ernie Anastos
and Milagros Baez O’Toole
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Ernie Anastos, Alayna Garcia and
Maria Elena Girone
Jacqueline DaCosta, recipient PRFI
Pioneer Award from
Maria Elena Girone
Maria Davila-Peguero accepting PRFI Pioneer Honoree Award
Dr. Mildred Allen accepting PRFI
Pioneer Honoree Award
Rafael Toro Accepting Foundation Honoree Award
Charlie and Melissa, Josie and Anthony Calise
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Gala Honorary Chairs
Honorable Christine Quinn
American Airlines
Puerto Rican Parade
Board of Directors
2012 Excellence
Scholarship Recipients
On the occasion of the
Dancing for the Children
2012 Gala
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LOVI N G
M E M O RY
David Gueits
August 11, 1973 - January 1, 2004
“It were wiser to speak less of God, Whom we cannot understand, and more of each other, whom we may understand.
Yet I would have you know that we are the breath and
the fragrance of God.
We are God, in leaf, in flower, and oftentimes in fruit.”
-Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931)
You have become one with God and you live
in the heart of those that love and miss you.
Mom and Dad
&
The Children of The Puerto Rican Family Institute
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Golf Tournament Classic
At Engineers Country Club
Roslyn, NY
Monday, September 17th, 2012
SPONSORS
The Hope for Families and Children Foundation, Inc. and the
Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. gratefully acknowledge the
generous support of our Corporate Sponsors, Partners, and Friends.
Official Airline of Hope for Families and Children Foundation
Grand Opening
Centro Ecologico La Mina
Corozal, Puerto Rico
Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Annual Toy Drive
October - December 2012
Food Pantry
Open all year round
Official Airline of Hope for Families and Children Foundation
Office of Development:
mrivera@prfi.org
212-414-7836
www.prfi.org
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