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)
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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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Thursday, September 18, 2008 Evening of Hope Reception   5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Appetizers, Dessert and Drinks
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Program
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
8601 Wolftrap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
Please join us at a free fundraiser to hear inspirational stories of how we can all bring hope to thousands of children! Our featured speaker will be Fr. Ron Hicks, Regional Director of NPH Central America. Read More... Sunday, October 05, 2008 2nd Annual Friends of the Orphans Fiesta 5K Fun Run/Walk  Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region
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
Susan and Stephen Sangenario
Meeting at Last
In 1990, our parish priest at St. Gregory Church in Virginia Beach, Fr. Job Foote, had just arrived from Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”) Honduras after serving as chaplain for several years. He asked some of us to sponsor a child at NPH. We sponsored the Elvir Cruz family, and our Godson is Yostin.
After eight wonderful years of correspondence with Yostin, we decided it was time to meet him in person. My son Stephen and I decided to go during the 2008 Easter break. All it took was a simple e-mail to NPH, and it was all settled that we would be picked up at the airport on March 24. We were met by Wilson Escoto and Selvin Calucha, who both could speak English. And a big plus: Wilson had a Red Sox hat on! Read more . . .
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