At the end, it was wonderful to see that despite the difficulties they have had in their lives, these people do not lose their humility and hope by being so kind and grateful that it is inevitable not to smile back at them.

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Dayanara Ruiz, will work as Fundraising. She is a recent graduate from UC Los Angeles, where she learned about policies and government structures and their effects on marginalized communities. Dayanara grew up in the border region of San Diego- Tijuana, where she was able to experience and gain a firsthand perspective on the effects that the distribution of resources has on communities. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Public Health from USC, in order to further understand the disparities that access to basic needs has on our society. Dayanara expressed that her heart lies in finding vessels to provide underprivileged communities access to quality health and education, and she is working on gaining the academic tools to in a future assist in the accomplishment of this dream. Her desire to be a part of the ONE Children’s Foundation comes from the mix of academic and personal interests, and in our current humanitarian crisis it is vital to assist this team that is trying to provide relief through the COVID-19 Humanitarian Relief Campaign.

Sofia Nelson and Nanitzia Comparán will join the team as Immigration Advocates. Nanitzia is a transnational student pursuing a double-major in Communication and International Studies Political Science at UC San Diego. Nanitzia grew up in Tijuana, Mexico, and after graduating high school she decided to pursue higher education in the U.S. As a transnational student, she began to cross the border frequently and this interaction gave her a new perspective on the world. She explains that her passion for immigration came with her awareness of the responsibilities that come with the privileges she is granted every day. This has made her committed to lending her voice to those who are not able to speak up by themselves, especially at these uncertain times. Nanitzia hopes that she will be able to combine her passion for immigration and the media, to collectively create change through media involved projects, activism, and policies. Her interest in joining the Immigration Nexus team comes from her love for the media, immigration, volunteering, and desire to make a difference in the world.

Sofia is currently a student at UC San Diego pursuing a major in International Political Science and two minors in Urban Studies & Planning and Data Analysis. Similar to her new colleagues, Sofia also grew up in the binational mega-region of San Diego- Tijuana. Her exposure to the drastic contrast between these two urban landscapes challenged Sofia’s perception of standards of living across the globe. It made her wonder why Western ideologies were not as successful in the development of Latin American nations, and the role that culture plays in the creation of successful development policies in this region. Sofia grew up witnessing the significant gap between struggles on both sides of the border and hopes to apply her perspective and privilege towards the creation of policies that increase living standards, access to opportunities, and socio-economic mobility in the Latin American region. Now, Sofia strives to understand the world that we live in through the power of policy and data. She looks forward to being part of the Immigration Nexus team to educate our communities in the struggles and obstacles faced as a 21st century immigrant and the role of policy in shaping their lives.

We are delighted to have them on board as part of our team. We are sure they will bring new ideas and perspectives to better strengthen our organization. On that note, we would also like to extend our invitation to anyone else who would like to join our team. Volunteering opportunities continue to be available, the possibilities are endless. Please feel free to contact anyone of our new members or visit our website if you have any questions or would like to learn more about how to join our team and what we do as an organization.

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Donate Now to Support Supplies for Border Shelters and Local Families

April 3, 2020 (Los Angeles, CA) – Led by actress and humanitarian Ana De La Reguera, ONE Children’s Foundation is launching a fundraising campaign to help support immigrant children and their families for their urgent needs during this unprecedented period in history.

As the COVID-19 pandemic touches every corner of the globe, ONE Children’s Foundation is working to assist the immigrant community along the southern border and in the L.A. area who has little or no access to healthcare, and have limited access to food, housing, and other necessities.

Many undocumented immigrant families living in the U.S. are day laborers who, if still working, are at a much higher risk for contracting COVID-19 due to inadequate work environments; while other immigrants are now out of work because of the pandemic, and do not qualify for government aid.

“As the global pandemic continues to ravage the planet, we have an obligation to help those in our local communities who are most vulnerable and need the basics that many of us take for granted,” said De La Reguera. “I am urging those who are able, to make a financial donation to ONE Children’s Foundation today that will provide urgent supplies to shelters at the border and to local immigrant families.”

Financial donations will support these immediate needs:

• For shelters and organizations at the southern border: Medical supplies, cleaning products, food, clothing, personal hygiene products, building materials, school supplies, bedding supplies.
• For local immigrant families: Medical supplies, cleaning products, food, clothing, personal hygiene products

DONATE TODAY:

• Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Covid19-Relief-for-Children-at-the-Border
• PayPal: http://PAYPAL.ME/ONENONPROFIT
• Venmo: @OneNonProfit

BUSINESS SPONSORS: If you are a business with a strong interest in corporate social responsibility, we would like to discuss ways to collaborate. Please email us at fundraising@onechildrensfoundation.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  Twitter

CONTACT:  Claudia Pinto  |  1 (818) 448-3813  |  Claudia@onechildrensfoundation.org

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Let’s not wait until the holidays to do our good deeds, let’s start today and help provide for all their urgent needs until they can have a place to call home again.  Let’s strap on our boots, roll up our sleeves and be the driving force for the change we wish to see. Remember we can’t raise funds if we all don’t do our part.

We created this campaign because we have seen the urgency and with your financial contribution, we can fund their urgent needs. Together we can make a difference.

How will the funds be used?

Through ONE Children’s Foundation we will support the children needs they have, Just to name a few of the stuff the donations will go towards:

Building materials for shelters:

• Dry wall
• Windows
• Mattresses
• Floors
• Ceilings etc.

School Supplies:

• School uniforms
• Pencils
• Notebooks
• Arts and crafts
• Backpacks etc.

Hygiene Products:

• Shampoo
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Lotions
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste etc.

In some cases, they can’t even pay their utilities or buy food to feed the families staying at the shelters, we need your help to avoid this from happening. We will continue to aid the list of needs as the campaign raises the funds.

Follow us social media (below) to see how with your generous donations you’ve impacted these children’s lives.  Together with ONE we will visit shelters to start providing for their needs as soon as the funds starts coming in. This is how You can be part of this amazing project and support this campaign:

1.- By Donating

2.- Become a sponsor (Email us for more information)

3.- Sharing

If you are a business that wants to join our fundraising campaign, we love to have you onboard.

Get added to the campaign as one of the supporting donors. Email us for more information.

Email: Fundraising@onechildrensfoundation.org

Social media:

https://www.instagram.com/ONEnonprofit/

https://www.facebook.com/OneChildrensFoundation/

https://twitter.com/onenonprofit

OTHER WAYS TO DONATE.

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/onenonprofit

Venmo: @OneNonProfit

Link: https://www.facebook.com/donate/878411599227336/10157745517389935/

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Los Ángeles en México invites you to join forces to build a home for a family in need in Tecuanipa, Mexico. Start by joining our GoFundMe campaign to raise $15,000 USD for the construction of the home. Become a Team Member and make a wish come true this holiday season.
This fundraising will benefit the family of Edith and Francisco and their 4 children: Diana (10), Frida (5), Francisco Gael (3) and Axel (2).
This lovely family lost their home 2 years ago, and they have been living in separate homes ever since because they’re a big family and they couldn’t stay with relatives in just one home. The parents are farmers and sadly they don’t make enough money to build a house or pay the rent.
To show our appreciation for your time and effort, we’d like to reward our supporters with the following prizes.

1st Place. Our Team Member with the most funds raised will get a limited-edition souvenir doll, get the # 1 of 150, generously donated by LAMAGIK Dolls Factory.
2nd Place will get a hoodie.
3rd Place will get a tote.

The giveaway starts now and will be closing on November 15th, get started now and win your prize.
Do you want to join the team? Send us e-mail address to: support@onechildrensfoundation.org
Or phone number: 323-852-2797
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO DONATE VIA GOFUNDME AND TO GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS CAMPAING: http://gf.me/u/wdttmm
Let’s begin this holiday season giving the gift of kindness and make a difference in someone’s life. Together we can do this! No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

UN HOGAR PARA MÉXICO

Los Ángeles en México te invita a unir fuerzas para construir un hogar para una familia necesitada en Tecuanipa, México. Únete a nuestra campaña GoFundMe para recaudar $ 15,000 USD para la construcción un hogar. Hazte miembro del equipo y ayúdanos a hacer realidad el sueño de esta familia.
Esta recaudación de fondos beneficiará a la familia de Edith y Francisco y sus 4 hijos: Diana (10), Frida (5), Francisco Gael (3) y Axel (2).
Esta hermosa familia perdió su hogar hace 2 años, y desde entonces han estado viviendo en hogares separados porque son una familia numerosa y no podían quedarse con familiares en una sola casa. Los padres son campesinos y lamentablemente no ganan suficiente dinero para pagar el alquiler y mucho menos para comprar un terreno y construir.
Ayúdenos a hacer realidad un sueño para esta familia, no solo tendrán un hogar, sino que todos vivirán bajo el mismo techo nuevamente. ¡Una familia se unirá de nuevo!
Para mostrar nuestro agradecimiento por su tiempo y esfuerzo, nos gustaría recompensar a nuestros seguidores con los siguientes premios.

1.- El miembro del equipo con la mayor cantidad de fondos recaudados recibirá un muñeco de recuerdo de edición limitada, obtén el número #1 de 150. Generosamente donado por LAMAGIK Dolls Factory.
2do lugar recibirá un hoodie.
3er lugar recibirá una camiseta.

El sorteo comienza ahora y se cerrará el 15 de noviembre, comience ahora y gane su premio.
¿Quieres unirte al equipo? Envíanos un correo electrónico a: support@onechildrensfoundation.org
Vía telefónica: 323-852-2797
HAZ CLICK EN ESTE LINK PARA DONAR VIA GOFUNDME Y PARA CONOCER MAS SOBRE ESTA CAMPAÑA: http://gf.me/u/wdttmm
Comencemos esta temporada festiva dando el regalo de la amabilidad y marcando la diferencia en la vida de alguien. ¡Juntos podemos hacer esto! Ningún acto de bondad, por pequeño que sea, nunca es desperdiciado.

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https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/UM7CGL6BIN41/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl

We are presently seeking the following to bring to the shelters:

School supplies: notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, colors, coloring books, crayons, outdoor chalk, books in Spanish, children books in English (with images), composition books, art and craft supplies, such as canvas, paintings, etc.
Diapers, baby wipes, baby bottles and formula.
Personal hygiene items: Soap, shampoo, deodorant, sanitary pads, diapers etc.
Cleaning supplies: multipurpose cleaners, detergent, bleach, paper towels, etc.
Blankets, sheets, cribs, mattresses, etc.
Medical supplies, band aids, tylenol, advil, etc.

We are not able to accept used clothing or toys because we cannot take them across the border.

Please remember to ALWAYS shop via Amazon Smile and support ONE Children’s Foundation.
Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to our organization.

Click the following link that will take you directly to our charity page:
https://smile.amazon.com/
Make sure ONE Children’s Foundation always appears underneath the search bar as the organization you are supporting
ANDROID Users:
Go to settings on your amazon app -Turn on AmazonSmile on your device
And Select ONE Childrens Foundation – Done!
IPHONE Users:
You Must make purchases at smile.amazon.com, (not www.amazon.com or the mobile app,) to support our charity.

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Send us email if you have a venue or know about someone who would love to partner with us: support@onechildrensfoundation.org

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In addition, we are collecting the following donations for both shelters:
School supplies, notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, colors, books in Spanish, children books in English (with images) etc.
Personal hygiene items: Soap, shampoo, deodorant, sanitary pads, etc.

Can we count you in?
Donate via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.me/onenonprofit
Venmo: ONEnonprofit

For more information send an email: support@onechildrensfoundation.org
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Estamos muy contentos de compartirles que el próximo Sábado 26 de Octubre haremos una tercera visita a nuestros amigos del albergue Misión Evangélica Roca de Salvación y también por segunda ocasión a Casa Hogar El Puente.
En nuestra última visita a el albergue Misión Evangélica Roca de Salvación nos percatamos de la urgente necesidad que tiene de instalar 10 nuevas ventanas, ya que dicho albergue hospeda a más de 30 niños y alrededor de 30 adultos. El otoño ya ha comenzado y las temperaturas comienzan a bajar y la época de lluvias se acerca, esto da pie a que los niños se puedan resfriar si no están bien resguardados.
Es indispensable el apoyo de todos ustedes, por lo cual hemos lanzado una iniciativa “ Adopta una Ventana”. El costo de cada ventana ya instalada es de $125 USD con mosquitero. Tu puedes adoptar una ventana que protegerá a tantos niños que esperan en el albergue. Es sumamente urgente cambiar estas ventanas ya que hay varias ventanas rotas y otras que ni siquiera cuentan con ventanas y únicamente están cubiertas por una sábana o cobija. ¡¡Tu apoyo financiero y muy importante!!

Además estamos solicitando para ambos albergues lo siguiente:
Artículos escolares,Libretas, plumas, lápices, gomas, colores,Libros, Cuentos en español, material didáctico, libros en ingles con imágenes, etc.
Artículos de higiene personal: Jabón, shampoo, desodorante, Toallas sanitarias, etc.

Contamos con ustedes?

Donaciones via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.me/onenonprofit
Venmo: ONEnonprofit

Para más información, favor de enviarnos un correo electrónico: support@onechildrensfoundation.org

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We made a brief stop in Costco, to buy some delicious pizzas (who doesn’t love pizza?) to share with the children and their families And make other purchases of snacks, cookies and personal hygiene items to give to children and families.
Lourdes from Families Belong Together, was waiting for us to kindly guide us to the shelter as she always does.

When we arrived at Roca de Salvación, we were pleasantly surprised that for the time being the children were already performing other activities with Border Angels who were visiting along with Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson from Good Chance Theater from the UK. It was a pleasure to greet them and spend some time with them as well.

We are happy to have been able to contribute and bring donations of books for the children to continue learning, clothes and backpacks, paintings, canvas, brushes and other supplies. The children had a fun, creative and artistic afternoon, they painted beautiful artworks with watercolors, and some of them painted their flags, remembering their home countries. Also volunteers in collaboration with FBTMX read stories to the children while they ate their pizza. This is a project called “El Rincon del Cuento/The corner of the story” and we’re glad we contributed with books to create this space.

We thank Actors for a Cause, Jordi and Montse for the support of this trip and donations.

If you would like to contribute and join us on our next visit, send us a message to know more details.
Every cent counts!

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