“We heard the stories of desperation and relief for those that found solace there,” said Maria Mas Blet, chair of the United Way National Women’s Leadership Council and CEO of Coral Gables-based GSK Wealth Advisors. “The event was a success on so many levels and helped provide a deep grounding that helped frame the discussions…
“You have community washing rooms. And there could be a mom with three kids,” said Constance Collins, president and founder of the nonprofit organization. “She’s not going to have time to wash every night. If you get one or two uniforms, that doesn’t really work.” A new school year strains budgets throughout Miami-Dade, where one…
CARL JUSTE MIAMI HERALD STAFF By Douglas Hanks and David Smiley dhanks@MiamiHerald.com MAY 31, 2015 02:35 PM , UPDATED JUNE 01, 2015 11:30 AM David Abraham remembers a life so low that even spending the night in a homeless shelter was a lucky break out of reach. So he was grateful to sleep on…
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Senior and Teen Advisor Alexandra Intriago attended the 2014 Girl Up Leadership Summit with Monique Coleman, actress, activist and Girl Up Champion. By Christina Mayo SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD OCTOBER 10, 2014 03:16 PM , UPDATED OCTOBER 10, 2014 05:36 PM Carrollton School senior Alexandra Intriago, 17, began her Girl…