"My daughter, Julia, joined Borinquen Dance Theatre nearly six years ago when she was 8. Shortly thereafter, Nydia Padilla-Rodriguez, Borinquen's founder and artistic director, asked me to be part of the planning committee for annual fundraisers to support Borinquen's mission of "Building the Desire to Succeed through the Discipline of Dance." I help publicize the event. … [Read more...] about Annette Jimenez’ community work with Borinquen Dance Theater
Luis E. Ormaechea’s community work with the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester
RHBA member Luis E. Ormaechea is a member of the Board of Directors of Literacy Volunteers of Rochester (LVR), a not-for-profit organization of trained volunteers dedicated to providing one-to-one or small group English tutoring to functionally illiterate adults and to others lacking English language skills, and to fostering literacy in the greater Rochester, NY area. LVR is … [Read more...] about Luis E. Ormaechea’s community work with the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester
Hilda Rosario Escher Receives 2012 New York State Women of Distinction
Hilda Rosario Escher, president and CEO of Ibero American Action League, was presented the 2012 New York State Women of Distinction award by Senator Joe Robarch (New York State Senate representative for the 56th Senatorial District). Sen. Robarch wrote about Ms. Escher: … [Read more...] about Hilda Rosario Escher Receives 2012 New York State Women of Distinction
Annette Jiménez Wins Award from The New York Press Association
Annette Jiménez, staff reporter for El Mensajero Católico, received 3rd place from The New York Press Association (NYPA) award for Best News or Feature Series, within their 2011 Better Newspaper Contest last month. This award was for a touching and inspiring story, written with sensibility and respect by Annette about local children's rights advocate, Marisol … [Read more...] about Annette Jiménez Wins Award from The New York Press Association
Celebrating Mother’s Day at RHBA
Happy Mother's Day! This year we wanted to do something special to celebrate Mother's Day, by featuring the mothers among the members of the Rochester Hispanic Business Association. We asked them if they would like to participate by sending us their stories, anecdotes and thoughts about how being a Mom, including photos (new or old) of them and their children. Here are … [Read more...] about Celebrating Mother’s Day at RHBA
