Supporter Spotlight
Joseph “JJ” Jenkins is an outstanding volunteer who went to Haiti to serve as lead architect for the World Connect Lafond School Reconstruction Project in earthquake-affected Haiti. To read more of JJ's story, click here.
Kenia Feliz is a changemaker who has been funded by World Connect and has made a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of children in her community. Kenia was elected by her community in the Dominican Republic to be a health promoter. Her job involves visiting mothers in the community to encourage them to seek prenatal care, visiting newborns in their homes within the first couple of days to educate mothers about breastfeeding and potential danger signs, keeping records of visits and seeking out mothers who do not return for follow-up, and visiting patients from the community when they are sent to the local hospital.
“This Mother’s Day, World Connect is pleased to honor Kenia Feliz as a role model and passionate champion for the well-being of women and children in her community,” added Sarah Henry, Executive Director of World Connect. “When we first met Kenia, she hadn’t finished high school. Now, she is pursuing her nursing degree and has countless medical trainings and certifications. She is not only a loving mother, but a respected and community leader.”
Photo: Kenia Feliz (back left) and community members at a health training
Our supporter spotlight for February is on the amazing students at Groton School in Groton, MA. In response to our Haiti relief efforts, Groton has raised over $3,000 since January! Thanks to the hard work of the Groton Kids to Kids club, coordinated by student leaders Julia and Darden, the school has raised funds and awareness at hockey games and by holding a school-wide dress down day. Keep up the great work, Groton!
Our Supporter Spotlight for December is on Stephanie Oum. Steph, a senior at Boston University, interned with Infante Sano this semester. Steph made valuable contributions to both operations and development for the organization, and was fun to have in the office!
Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing (PBISN) kicked off the 2009/2010 school year with a fundraiser for Infante Sano! PBISN has set a goal to raise $5000 in support of Infante Sano’s high quality programs before the end of 2009. To learn more about PBISN and their partnership with Infante Sano, click here.
Our Supporter Spotlight for July is Patty Henry - a yoga teacher, events director, outdoorswoman and mommy from Colorado. Patty is donating 100% of the profits from the yoga classes she teaches to Infante Sano.
