Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region
Founded in 2005 following the formation of the national Friends of the Orphans organization, the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast regional office is located near Washington, D.C., in Vienna, Virginia. It encompasses the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia. Annual events include a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a Winery Outing/Fiesta.
Notes & News
Cuatro de Mayo Fiesta at Tarara Winery Raises Over $23,000
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Max Maccoby, Regional Board Member; Jennifer Rayno, Regional Director; Ambassador Dr. Flavio Espinal and Mrs. Minerva del
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On Sunday, May 4, 2008, Friends of the Orphans Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region hosted our first Cuatro de Mayo Fiesta at Tarara Winery’s Lakeside Pavilion. It was a beautiful day shared with an amazing group of people dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the children of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for "Our Little Brothers and Sisters"). The event was at capacity with 130 people in attendance. The Cuatro de Mayo Fiesta was host to some prominent guests including Ambassador Raymond Joseph and his wife Mrs. Lola Poisson (Embassy of Haiti), Ambassador Dr. Flavio Espinal and his wife Mrs. Minerva Del Resco (Embassy of the Dominican Republic) and Ms. Vilma Herrera (Counselor of Community Affairs for the Embassy of El Salvador).
Event guests enjoyed wine tasting, sangría, delicious food provided by Lauriol Plaza Restaurant, an exciting silent auction, fantastic music by Latin salsa band Son Quatro and salsa lessons courtesy of Arthur Murray Ashburn Studios. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear a stirring speech from Suyapa Sabillon Caballero, a pequeña from NPH Honduras who just finished her studies at law school. In addition, Reinhart Köhler, co-founder of NPH Honduras and NPH Family Services Director, also shared stories from his 23+ years of experience with NPH. Finally, Reinhart shared with the guests the financial impact that the global rise of food and fuel prices is having on the homes and many were moved to contribute towards the Food Relief Fund. If you would like to make a contribution towards the Food Relief Fund, please click here or call (703) 848-2072.
Thanks to all the participants and sponsors of Cuatro de Mayo Fiesta. As a result of your kindness and generosity, over $23,000 was raised in support of the over 3,500 children currently supported by the NPH network of homes in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Reinhart Köhler, NPH Family Services Director; Mrs. Lola Poisson;Jennifer Rayno, Regional Director; and Ambassador Raymond Joseph (Embassy of Haiti)
Photos by Bevan Kirley. |
Friends Looking for Friends
Have you ever considered being a volunteer? Do you have time during the week that you would like to spend helping others? If so, Friends of the Orphans is looking for you! Our “friendly” office can use volunteers to help with translating (Spanish/English and French Creole/English), data entry, mailings, packing supplies to be sent to the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos homes and other various office tasks.
Friends of the Orphans is dedicated to providing the financial resources to house, clothe, feed, and educate over 3,500 orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children living in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our office is located at
8618 Westwood Center Drive in Vienna, Virginia. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at (703) 848-2072 or infoma-ne@friendsus.org.
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Junior Board Is Now Forming!
Are you ready to put your social skills into action? Then join the new Junior Board of Friends of the Orphans Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region!
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Plan fun parties, events and outings!
Get your friends together for a good time!
Meet other enthusiastic people!
Make a difference in the world!
Please contact Alina Fleury at (703) 848-2072 or afleury@friendsus.org for more information or to join.
Events
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Godparent Gathering   Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region7:30 - 9:00 p.m. The home of George and Maria Fleury
6909 Benjamin Street
Mclean, VA 22101
Please join us to meet Godparents and share your stories! Enjoy a slideshow of our region’s recent trips to Honduras and Nicaragua. See photos of your Godchildren and hear first-hand what life is like at NPH.
Read More... Thursday, September 18, 2008 An Evening of Hope  Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
8601 Wolftrap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
This is a free fundraising event to introduce new people to the work and mission of Friends of the Orphans and Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos. We will serve coffee and dessert and have a video presentation, speakers and a formal ask. Fr. Ron Hicks, Regional Director of NPH Central America, will be the featured speaker at the event. Read More... Tuesday, September 23, 2008 An Evening of Hope - Washington, DC Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region6:45 - 8:30 p.m. The Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009 This is a free fundraising event to introduce new people to the work and mission of Friends of the Orphans and Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos. We will serve appetizers, dessert and wine, and have a video presentation, speakers and a formal ask. Fr. Ron Hicks, Regional Director of NPH Central America, will be the featured speaker at the event. Read More... Sunday, October 05, 2008 2nd Annual Friends of the Orphans Fiesta 5K Fun Run/Walk  Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region
Check In: 6:45 a.m.
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
George Mason University Patriot Circle
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Sprint, jog or walk to your nearest computer or phone and register for the Friends of the Orphans’ Fiesta 5K Fun Run/Walk at George Mason University’s Patriot Circle. The race will start and finish on Mason Pond Drive near the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Whether you’re a track star or a leisurely stroller, this all-ages event will be fun for everyone! Register as an individual or recruit a team. Read More... |
Featured Friends
Sr. Mary Lee
St. Nicholas Church’s Mission Trip to NPH Honduras
Early in the morning of June 4, 2008, eight excited people from Nicktown, Pennsylvania, began a journey to NPH Honduras’s Rancho Santa Fe. The day began with the Liturgy celebrated by Father Job Foote, OSB, leader of the group. All went by van to Pittsburgh, flew to Houston and finally landed at the San Pedro Sula airport after to the last minute closing of the airport in Tegucigalpa. We were met by a van to take passengers to the Ranch and a truck to load up our personal luggage and the duffle bags of donations from the generous people of St. Nicholas Parish in Nicktown, Pennsylvania. The trip was long, but we saw the beautiful countryside as well as the many poverty stricken places.
It was a joy to come back to Honduras. While three people were experiencing the Ranch for the first time, four of us and Father Job had visited last summer. During the morning, we took turns and helped with chores in the kitchen, farm, tortilla hut, and the nurse in our group assisted in the on-site surgery center. The afternoon found us either resting in San Cristobal, the visitor quarters, or meandering through the beautiful 2,000 acre grounds. Read more...
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