COMMUNITY Winter 2021/2022
For the past year and a half, COVID-19 and its variants have
Coping with a difficult fiscal situation has been a serious chal-
raged around the world causing illness, death and harsh ef-
lenge. In the case of Casa Hogar Los Angelitos (CHLA), a resi-
fects on many aspects of our lives. The tourism industry has
dential home for young boys and girls in the Manzanillo area,
been devastated. Businesses large and small, ranging from
CHLA has fought back, rebounding with a vigorous program
mom-and-pop operations to huge companies like airlines
of events in spite of the pandemic.
have all suffered from lack of income. The four charitable notfor-profit organizations with which I am associated have also experienced similar circumstances. For non-profit operations that depend on revenue such as donations and attendance at special functions, revenue has dropped dramatically. Charitable organizations have experienced cancellation of major fundraising activities and events, with consequent loss of funding. As well, charities have seen a drop in regular financial support, donations and non-renewal of memberships.
Dr. Guiber Núñez, a physician and the Director of Casa Hogar Los Angelitos, served as Master of Ceremonies for the Christmas performance.
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Don Carstensen, a former member of the board of directors for The Children’s Foundation, the parent organization of CHLA, has seen the effect of the pandemic. “COVID has affected our lives in different ways, yet some of us are in a position to navigate its challenges,” he says. “But this is not the case for many non-profit organizations committed to serving the less fortunate in our communities. For CHLA, donations for the children have decreased, while operating costs have remained essentially the same.”
Marisol González, left, is Director of Ballet Folklórico Los Angelitos, the performance troupe of Casa Hogar. At right is CHLA founder, Nancy Nystrom
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