A Night Of Hope Gala

“Nino de la Caridad Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and improving the quality of life of children in The Bronx.”

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WELCOME Letter

September 14, 2023

Dear Guests,

It is with great excitement and gratitude that we welcome you to Niño de la Caridad’s Annual Gala –A Night of Hope, Inspiring Change: Planting the Seeds of Hope.

As Gala Chair and Presenting Sponsor, we are both honored to support NDLC and its vision. It is especially meaningful to hold this event at the iconic New York Botanical Garden since this evening is all about “sowing seeds of hope” in the Bronx, to “grow lives that are bountiful and purposeful.”

We congratulate tonight’s honorees – the distinguished Lucy Doughty, a philanthropist, entrepreneur, fashion designer, and champion for Women’s and Children’s Causes; and Ana Navarro, a NicaraguanAmerican political strategist, commentator, and Emmy Award-nominated television personality.

We salute our inspiring fearless leader and friend, Dr. Denise Nuñez, Founder of Niño de la Caridad. While working as a Pediatric Critical Care physician, Dr. Denise noticed a distinct lack of resources available to Hispanic and Latinx families and learned that forty percent of children in the Bronx live in poverty compared to twenty percent statewide. She vowed to make a difference.

Through her extraordinary efforts and personal sacrifice, Dr. Denise and NDLC are providing underprivileged young people a bright future through its mentoring programs, resources, and network of educational and professional opportunities. Thanks to Dr. Denise and NDLC, yesterday’s underserved children will become tomorrow’s leaders – serving as educators, scientists, doctors, social leaders, and elected officials.

Thank you again for opening your hearts to our mission. Our future is in the hands – and hearts – of our children. Please pledge generously.

With respect and appreciation,

Thank You

To our 2023 Sponsors

Gala

“The Niño de la Caridad Foundation is committed to empowering youths in the Bronx through education and resources aimed at improving the quality of life.”

SpeakersGala

Janice Parker Landscape Architects

Bill Henderson

Senior Vice President, Business Development

Liberty Dental Plan

Henry R. Muñoz, III

Chairman of the Board and Chief Creative Officer

Muñoz & Company

Ana Navarro Political strategist and commentator

Lauren Driscoll Founder & CEO NourishedRx

Dr. Denise Nuñez Founder Niños de la Caridad Foundation

Dr. Ana Nuñez Executive Director Niño de La Caridad

Janice Parker Architect and Designer

Lucy Doughty CEO Doughty Foundation

Global Impact

Award

A philanthropist, entrepreneur and fashion designer, Lucy Doughty is known for her unwavering dedication to social causes and her transformative impact on numerous communities worldwide. With a passion for education and healthcare, she, and her late husband, Nigel Doughty established the Doughty Family Foundation, a charitable organization that has made significant strides in improving access to quality education for underprivileged children and promoting better healthcare facilities in underserved regions. Lucy’s visionary leadership and strategic approach have led to the successful implementation of various initiatives, such as building schools, providing scholarships and supporting medical clinics.

In addition to her role in the Doughty Family Foundation, Lucy Doughty also serves as a Trustee of TheirWorld.org, an influential organization dedicated to ensuring every child receives a quality education and a chance to fulfill their potential.

Her involvement with TheirWorld.org showcases her determination to tackle global challenges and create a better world for future generations. As a trustee, she actively engages in shaping the organization’s strategies and promoting innovative solutions to address pressing issues in education and healthcare.

Lucy’s dedication to making a lasting positive impact continues to inspire others, proving that one individual’s commitment can create a ripple effect of change and bring about a brighter future for countless individuals in need.

CEO Doughty Foundation

Community Voice

Award

Born in Nicaragua, she immigrated to the United States in 1980 at 8 years of age.

She is a Republican commentator with expertise on Latin American, Florida and Hispanic issues.

She also has vast expertise in supporting losing, but principled, Republican candidates. She was the National Hispanic Co-Chair for John McCain’s 2008 Presidential Campaign. She has advised numerous Federal and State campaigns in Florida and nationally.

She is one of the leading Hispanic (long-suffering) Republican political voices in the United States. She is a political commentator on CNN and Telemundo and a Co-host on ABC’s, “The View”. She is known for her honest and blunt commentary and speaking truth to power.

She lives in Miami, FL with her high-maintenance Hispanic husband. She has no children, and her house plants tend to die. She has no hobbies or activities, requiring significant attention span or physical exertion.

Ana Navarro is a political strategist and commentator

About

Niño de La Caridad Foundation

“The Niño de la Caridad Foundation is committed to empowering youths in the Bronx through education and resources aimed at improving the quality of life.”

life and help build a brilliant future for the children in our community by reaching out to them and their parents. We provide a safe network where they can get involved in activities that will contribute to their overall well-being.

any way possible to make sure they get the education they deserve.

To help Latino youth build a better future for themselves and their families through education.

Providing the orientation and resources they need to succeed in school, we can help empower Latino community.

Work with parents and ensure they have all the means available to them so that they can take care of their children in the best way possible.

in which we provide means for our children to participate in activities that help them follow their desired career paths.

Facilitate meaningful mentorship to provide our children with guidance regarding their educational needs.

Provide children with the opportunity to get involved in the arts and sports.

Leaders of the Future (LOFT)

This year-long after school program is designed to prepare high school students to pursue a future with stability, unlimited opportunities, and purpose. Our goal is to help them discover their value and feel motivated to be agents of change. No matter what career or path a student wants to pursue, our team will support and guide them to be exceptional members of our community. Leaders of the Future Team will share with parents and students’ tips, resources, and knowledge to provide the support and encouragement they may need in order to ensure their future success.

Leaders of the Future is provided to juniors and seniors in high school. This program guides parents and students by providing tips and resources that can be utilized when beginning the college application process.

Interns at our foundation work as a team to help guide our students through the college application process, along with registering for the SAT and/or ACT exam. We also help with the financial aid process, guide with figuring out which scholarships and/or grants can be applicable to your individual circumstances. Our team is also responsible for aiding students with their college essays, letters of recommendation, and personal statements.

We strive to help build a brilliant future for the youth in our community while providing a safe network where parents can get involved in activities contributing to our youth’s overall well-being. It is an educational and fun space for all ages where we will not only share the experiences, opinions, and knowledge of the young members of the community, we will also share educational and health issues, from the hand of Doctor Denise Nunez, the intensive care Pediatrician of the community. In addition to helping prepare their way to university, we develop production skills and creativity by participating in our television show Leaders of the Future. Through the television show they will develop skills such as public speaking, how to better communicate ideas, television production, writing, and reading.

The Caterpillar Homework CLUB

The Caterpillar Homework Club program is designed to provide students in the community with an educational, interactive, and engaging after-school learning experience. This a free after-school program offered Monday through Thursday, 3-5pm, for students in Pre-K to 8th grade. College interns assist the students in a 2:1 ratio for academic success and reading help. The interns are enrolled students from a variety of colleges in the area ranging from Fordham University, Monroe College, Lehman College, Hostos Community College, and Bronx Community College. Additionally, this program includes extracurricular activities that are related to social emotional well-being and cooperative learning.

Parents and interns meet monthly during parent-tutor conferences to discuss their students’ progress and areas for improvement. The Caterpillar Homework Club program is offered annually and runs from September to June. This program allows non-English speaking parents access to a program that offers them the help that parents wouldn’t be able to provide due to the language barriers.

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PARENT PROGRAMS

We are not able to make these program a success if we do not have the entire family involved. Our NDLC parent groups, Mamas de NDLC and Circle of security, are open to the broader community. These programs plus our daily free meal program were able to reach over 128,000 people in the past 6 months. We have been able to create a safe space for our parents to unite the community, converse about the different obstacles that we face as a community.

Some of the content offerings we provide parents are:

Support their child with the college application

Teach parents

financial literacy

English classes 3 times a week

Better understand and respond to your child’s emotional needs

The Health Bucks PROGRAM

Este programa ofrece talleres de nutrición a las familias del Bronx. Los talleres tienen como objetivo educar a la comunidad sobre cómo crear hábitos alimenticios saludables, elegir alimentos sabiamente y adoptar técnicas efectivas de presupuesto que permitan a las familias planificar sus gastos para poder, a su vez, comprar alimentos saludables y nutritivos.

PROGRAM

Help your child better manage his feelings and behaviors

Build a stronger relationship with your child

Support your child’s healthy growth and development

2023 Advisory

Committee

Erik Arroyo, Sr. President & CEO EA Consultation Services Corp.

Lucy Doughty CEO Doughty Foundation

Bill Henderson Senior Vice President, Business Development

Liberty Dental Plan

Dr. Juan Tapia Mendoza

Founder, CEO and President Pediatrics 2000

Henry R. Muñoz III Chairman of the Board and Chief Creative Officer Munoz & Company

Gabriel Rivera-Barraza

CEO GRB Communications

Michael Nisanov CEO Empire City Laboratories

Dr. Jim White & Janice Parker Founder and CEO Empire City Laboratories

Lilliam Perez Vice President, Government & Community Relations Montefiore Health System

Mario Sena Owner Agape Transportation Management

Rafael Toro Director, Public Relations Goya Foods

“Nino de la Caridad Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and improving the quality of life of children in The Bronx.”

Special Acknowledgments Sept. 2023 Gala

The Niño de la Caridad Foundation, its President & CEO and staff are pleased to recognize and thank the companies, organizations, and individuals whose services and support contributed to the success of the Inaugural Dinner:

Consultants

Eliza Hernandez Consulting

The Elite Group

Primitive Agency Photographer

Cinematic Videographers

Local Services

Corporate AV

My Botanical Garden

Hunts Point Flower Market, Inc.

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