Latinos in Need
Hispanic Standout: Dr. Alejandro Berenstein and the Vascular Birthmark Institute
March 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Dr. Alejandro Berenstein and the Vascular Birthmark Institute are making all the difference in the world for a 2-year-old Dominican boy. Joel de la Rosa is getting a facial malformation fixed thanks to Berenstein and the Healing the Children organization. continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Will Play Tennis Exhibition in Bogota This December
March 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
World No. 3 Maria Sharapova of Russia will play an exhibition match in Colombia in December, organizers said. "It is true, Maria Sharapova will play in an exhibition match on Dec. 6 in Colombia, in Bogota. continue reading »
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Mexico’s Missing Persons Database Contains Over 26,000 Names
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The government has a database listing the names of 26,121 people who have not been located or are missing in Mexico, Deputy Government Secretary for Judicial Affairs and Human Rights Lia Limon said. continue reading »
Palm Beach Schools Agree to Not Discriminate Against Undocumented Students & Those with Poor English
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Palm Beach County's school district has agreed to change its practices to be more inclusive of undocumented immigrant children and children that have poor English speaking skills. continue reading »
NCLR Joins the Boycott of Hyatt Hotels in Defense of Latina Housekeepers
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
NCLR joins MALDEF and others in the boycott of the Hyatt Hotel chain in defense of housekeepers who are predominantly Latina. They are asking for better working conditions for the Latinas. continue reading »
In Latin America News: Peru Building Sports and Community Centers in Poorest Areas
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The government plans to spend nearly $39 million to construct sports facilities, community centers and bridges in Peru's poorest areas, President Ollanta Humala said. continue reading »
St. Jude Thanks and Giving Campaign Raises More Than $72 Million
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Online Giving Increases 63 Percent, Hispanic Donor Engagement at All-Time High - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® and the generous consumers and par continue reading »
REPORT: Poverty Rates Lower Amongst Hispanics Than Blacks
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Poverty rates are important indicators of community well-being and are used by government agencies and organizations to allocate need-based resources. The American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year data allow for the analysis of poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin for many levels of geography. continue reading »
Marc Anthony’s Maestro Cares Receives $150K Donation from Goya Foods
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Goya Foods will donate $150,000 to the Maestro Cares Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Marc Anthony and Henry Cardenas to support the housing and educational needs of orphaned and underprivileged children in developing Latin American countries. continue reading »
Salvadoran Mother Facing Deporation Hopes for Miracle
February 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Ana Cañenguez, a Salvadoran mother living in Utah who has been on a long, painful journey to support her kids, says that only her faith keeps her from despair now that she has r continue reading »
