Jan 26, 2024
It’s not every day that your kids live on opposite ends of the world, but for Mercedes Rodriguez, that’s an everyday scenario. Born and raised in Bejucal, Cuba, Rodriguez raised three kids as a political refugee. She says her husband, who suffered multiple...
Jan 23, 2024
Meet Hortensia Flores, a Cuban immigrant who yet often smiles, constantly is found in the darkness when remembering the past. Born and raised in el Final Del Rio, Cuba, within an impoverished household, Hortensia was one of seven siblings. Throughout our conversation,...
Dec 15, 2023
With the Christmas holiday nearing, we hosted the “Smathers Villancico de Navidad” which consisted of our Abuelos Foundation Youth Board members caroling door to door delivering cookies and handmade...
Nov 1, 2023
Working with students and schools from across Miami, the Abuelos Foundation hosted their Veterans Supply Drive to collect supplies for the local VA hospital in Downtown Miami.
Sep 11, 2023
Partnering with students and schools from across Miami, The Abuelos Foundation hosted their “Storm Ready Drive: Helping Abuelos Prepare for Hurricane Season,” which allowed us to collect preparedness supplies and deliver them directly to the elderly residents that we...
