Share The Health Foundation of the Americas launches a fund for community programs with the support by Centene Charitable Foundation The Health Foundation of the Americas (HAF) of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health announced the launch of the Equity Fund for the Hispanic Family. The $ 100 million fund aims to promote equity in the health and well-being of Hispanic families across the country. Centene Corporation through its foundation The Centene Charitable Foundation have committed to matching the first million in corporate donations to the fund, and called on companies and foundations to contribute to the initiative and play an active role in reducing the lack of equity faced by Hispanic communities. "By investing directly in communities and strengthening resources locally, The Health Foundation of the Americas can better meet the needs of Hispanic families," said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, president and CEO of La Health Foundation of the Americas. "We look forward to working with Centene to ensure more equitable outcomes in the Hispanic community. The stakes are high for Hispanic Americans and failure to act is not an option." "The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the health and economic inequalities facing Hispanic communities across the country," said Michael F. Neidorff, president and CEO of Centene Corporation. "By emerging now into a post-pandemic world, we have been given a clear opportunity to close the wellness gap that too many Americans face. We hope that businesses and foundations will join Centene in supporting our ongoing efforts to provide opportunities for Hispanic communities. , the largest minority group in our nation, while looking for innovative ways to ensure fairness within their own organizations. " The Equity Fund for the Hispanic Family will benefit from the expertise of The Health Foundation of the Americas staff, with decades of experience managing various national health and human services programs. The Health Foundation of the Americas will administer the funds to a variety of communities that will include centers with large numbers of Hispanics, as well as emerging population centers and rural and urban communities. For more information about the Equity Fund for the Hispanic Family, visit https://www.buenasaludparatodos.org/familias. About The Health Foundation of the Americas The Healthy Americas Foundation (HAF) seeks to improve the health of individuals and families in the Americas by innovating, incubating, and investing in designed and community-based efforts. HAF's initiatives are based on the experience of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and its many partners. HAF encourages community-driven efforts based on and celebrating the role of culture; it redefines health not only as the absence of disease; and nurtures the well-being of the body, mind and spirit. Given its health mission, HAF does not accept funds from tobacco companies, alcoholic beverages, or sugary beverages. For more information, visit www.buenasaludparatodos.org/familias. Contact: Adolph P. Falcón, afalcon@healthyamericasfund.org , 202-797-4341

Biography of Norys Capin Volver NORIS CAPIN ARTICLE Noris Capin was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba. She traveled to the United States with her family in 1969. She attended high school in Boston, Massachusetts. At Broward College, Florida, she continued her teaching studies, specializing in language, children's literature, curriculum, and fine arts. Watercolor artist, landscaper and calligrapher, Noris, carries out her works using vibrant and innumerable colors, thus managing to create her particular artistic style. Author of two books "Woman, Get Up!" and "At the edge of dawn". Works that have been widely accepted among women for their content of support and spiritual growth. In her books, Noris expresses her opinion by exalting the integrity of the woman, the life and the solemnity of God. She has been able to express herself in her writings in a natural and charitable way, giving a harmonious touch to each of her texts, further ennobling self-respect, appreciation of life and the indisputable essence that lives in the heart of a woman. Noris worked as a columnist and independent correspondent for the newspaper "La Voz Católica", of the Archdiocese of Miami, for a period of three years, until its closure in 2009. She continues, every month, in her effort to honor the dignity of the woman, writing in the newspaper "En USA Spanish-language Newspaper" since 2006.

Share Cuando se trata de echar un pie Goldcoast Ballroom es el lugar para liberar y demostrar nuestra destreza en todos los ritmos Cada domingo, a partir de las 4 de la tarde, el Goldcoast Ballroom en Coconut Creek, enciende los ritmos en todos sus géneros con la destreza de los amantes del baile. Su música contagiosa y el agradable ambiente, lo invitan a ser parte de la pista de baile y compartir con profesionales, de nivel intermedio y principiantes esta terapia de liberación y distracción. Con la entrada de $20, usted recibe clases de baile y disfruta de un lugar elegante y de buen gusto que durante tantos años se ha mantenido en nuestra comunidad de Broward. Goldcoast Ballroom ofrece, además, shows de ballroom de calidad con participantes que han competido en eventos de renombre a nivel mundial.

When the will and desire to serve come together in one person Laurita López, a volunteer who goes beyond an assigned task Share His family is the best team when preparing an event, although he recognizes and appreciates the great collaboration of his colleagues Talking with Laurita López is like navigating a world of options and ideas that would seem difficult to mesh if we didn't know who we were talking to. And it is that her optimism and perception of her work as a volunteer has no buts or limits. 25 years ago, after receiving an invitation from a Coral Springs executive to help in the celebration of May 5 that celebrates the Battle of Puebla in Mexico, Laurita was in charge of entertainment, and thus joined the Multicultural Committee of the city. . “I love this group because it gives me the opportunity to meet people from other cultures and traditions.” It is worth mentioning that the committee is still in force and organizes emblematic events in the city such as International Dinner Dance and Worldfest, to name a few. She was also part of the WOSO Club, a group of women of Hispanic origin whose purpose was to collect funds to grant scholarships to Latino students. He participated in the choir of the Catholic Church of St. Andrew and the welcome with which they organized the first Latin festival. But, what is the dynamic that Laurita implements to organize the designated task? As soon as they inform me about the event, the first thing I do is tell my family and we get involved in our task making our contacts with musical and dance groups, looking for decorations, and everything necessary that this type of activity involves. Laurita López, of Mexican origin, has received recognition awards for her volunteer work, including the Lynne Johnson for the city of Coral Springs, among many others. What would you recommend to people who want to volunteer their services? That they look for what they like the most so that they can give the best of themselves. The place for volunteers in this country is huge, you just have to explore it. It is important that they are informed of what their community needs, and thus participate and help. Laurita has been in this country for 41 years and came following her sisters who already lived in New York, Texas, and Florida. "I have always felt that I have the necessary support to prepare a good event with my family and colleagues," he assured Laurita with her husband, children and grandchildren, receiving the Lynne Johnson Award for outstanding volunteerism

Share Alexander Levitt, a funeral home with eighty years serving the community About Jonathan Duran, Manager of Funeral Services at Alexander Levitt A very community and bilingual funeral home that serves the Hispanic community and its traditions. "The most difficult thing in the operational part that we have had to live has been the pandemic because we had to adapt to our new way and make arrangements, as well as offering virtual services for relatives who could not travel or for protection did not feel comfortable leaving their houses, ”says Jonathan Duran, manager of the Alexander Levitt Funeral Home in Tamarac. What would you recommend to businesses starting in this same field? I would recommend to other businesses that are starting at this time that they always remember that we are here to serve the community during the most difficult moments, and they have to remain adaptable to any change that comes our way and to be able to offer solutions to any situation. What makes them different from others in the same industry? What makes us different from others in the same business is us. Our employees. As I tell them, we do funeral arrangements like any other funeral home, but the service, care, and the way we do and feel during those times cannot be matched. What message would you send to the Hispanic community about the preparation they should have about your services? I believe that over the years the Hispanic community has been learning the importance of pre-planning their funeral services and not letting their children or family have to make decisions without them knowing what they really wanted themselves. Alexander Levitt has a young man in front of the funeral home who provides all services to the community and offers payment facilities for his clients. Jonathan has Dominican and Puerto Rican roots.

Volver IN OUR OWN BACKYARD By En USA news LINKS EVENTS: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2025. The 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is one of the world's largest and most prestigious boating events. Held annually in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Boating Capital of the World," this five-day event showcases an impressive array of boats and marine accessories, attracting enthusiasts, industry professionals, and luxury consumers from around the globe. October 29, 2025 - November 2, 2025. Wednesday (10/29) 12pm – 7:00pm Thursday (10/30) 10:00am – 7:00pm Friday (10/31) 10:00am – 7:00pm Saturday (1/11) 10:00am – 7:00pm Sunday (11/2) 10:00am – 5:00pm. 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. CruiseWorld. This event will offer educational workshops, general sessions, boat tours, and an exclusive expo for the travel and cruise industry. From November 5 to 7, 2025. Broward County Convention Center. 1950 Eisenhower Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 For more information, visit www.cruiseworldshow.com Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration. October 17, 2025. 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Museum of Discovery & Science. 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312 Fall Festival at The Riverwalk. October 18, 2025. 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312. Taste of the Gardens in Pembroke Pines. October 21, 2025. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The Shops at Pembroke Gardens 527 SW 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL. Hollyweird Halloween Block Party in Downtown Hollywood. October 25, 2025. 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm Downtown Hollywood, 1900 Block of Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL, 33020. Thrills & Chills With a little magic and community spirit, the Coral Springs Gymnasium will be transformed into a carnival with themed spaces and activities for all ages. Saturday, October 18, 2025. 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065. Art@Night. Join us at the Coral Springs Museum of Art for art, music, gatherings, beer, wine, and more. This event is open to those 21 and older. Thursday, October 30, 2025. 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Coral Springs Museum of Art. 2855A Coral Springs Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33065. Held at the Coral Springs Marriott at Heron Bay International Dinner Dance dedicated this year to Haiti As it does every year, the City of Coral Springs Multicultural Advisory Committee, made up mostly of volunteers, held its International Dinner Dance on August 23rd, this year dedicated to Haiti, highlighting the food, music, traditions, and customs of the honored country. By tradition, the committee selects the destination by internal vote and works to highlight the best and present it to the public who have been enjoying the elegant evening for several years. On this occasion, a tribute was paid to Gladys Castro, who for 29 consecutive years led the event's organization, along with the city's multicultural committee. Our work in eye-catching posters From September 15 to October 15, you can see our 24-year history of journalism in Broward County on display on the 2nd floor of the North Regional/Broward College Library in Coconut Creek. The exhibition, part of the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), features articles, interviews, reports, events, and activities we have covered throughout our years of publication. Admission is free, and while you enjoy our work, you can grab a free copy of the September issue. We invite you! As part of the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month TRI-RAIL SETS NEW ANNUAL RIDE RECORD Despite its recent ridership success, Tri-Rail faces future funding challenges as Florida's recent state budget included cuts to the system's funding. Current financial projections indicate that, without additional support, Tri-Rail will only have operating funds until July 2027. The South Florida Regional Transit Authority (SFRTA) announced today that Tri-Rail has reached a new all-time fiscal year ridership record, with 4,578,680 trips between July 2024 and June 2025. This milestone surpasses the system's previous record of 4,465,750 trips, set in fiscal year 2019. “We are extremely proud of this ridership milestone,” said David Dech, SFRTA Executive Director. “This demonstrates the essential role Tri-Rail plays in meeting the transportation needs of our growing region.” Tri-Rail is also leading the nation's ridership recovery among commuter rail systems. According to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, which analyzed 31 commuter rail systems nationwide, Tri-Rail ranked fourth overall and is one of the few to have fully recovered to pre-pandemic ridership. Tri-Rail regained its record of 15,000 weekday and 7,000 weekend rides in February 2024 and has continued its growth since, surpassing its previous record to set a new all-time high. Often described by transportation officials as the equivalent of a single lane on I-95, Tri-Rail has become a mainstay of mobility in South Florida, helping to alleviate congestion, connect communities, and drive regional economic growth. The system serves as the region's multimodal backbone, connecting passengers to a network of transit systems across three counties and dozens of municipalities, helping to solidify South Florida's transportation infrastructure. Despite its recent ridership success, Tri-Rail faces future funding challenges as Florida’s recent state budget included cuts to system funding. SFRTA’s Board of Directors and executive team are actively collaborating with the Florida Legislature, the Florida Department of Transportation, and county leaders in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties to secure a long-term, sustainable funding solution. Current financial projections indicate that without additional support, Tri-Rail will only have sufficient funding to operate through July 2027.

BROWARD SHERIFF OFFICE By En USA news Gregory Tony, a Sheriff who wants to be seen like a true human leader Mission and vision They will open the Research, Development and Training Center, the first in the institution's 109 years. 21.11% of Broward Sheriff's Office employees are Hispanic, and the county is home to a 32.5% Hispanic population. I want my employees to have the training, tools and resources they need to achieve the mission, vision and objectives of our institution. “There are times when you need to lead with a strong hand and other times you need to show compassion.” and empathy, but never compromise your integrity.” “This means of communication has been fundamental in reaching our Spanish-speaking residents.” What would you like Broward County residents to know about the Sheriff's Office? and his role as Sheriff? As Sheriff of Broward County, I am committed to leading by example and ensuring that the men and women who work with me have the training, tools and resources they need to achieve the mission, vision and goals of our agency. I want to ensure that we continue to provide the highest level of public safety services to the residents and visitors of Broward County. What achievements are you most proud of since your tenure five years ago? Our commitment to training and education is high on the list of achievements. Since I have been sheriff, we have raised our training standards. We have also partnered with local universities to offer advanced education opportunities to our employees. We have had many successes with our Real-Time Crime Center, which uses technology to help investigate potentially dangerous threats and assists first responders with calls for service as they occur, maintaining vigilant surveillance in several areas of Broward County. On the horizon is the long-awaited opening of our new Research, Development and Training Center, which will open later this year. For the first time in our agency's 109-year history, we will have a dedicated on-site training center. I have also worked with my staff and community leaders to create a more transparent, inclusive and accountable sheriff's office while providing public safety that all residents can trust. Looking to the future, what are your goals? Remain at the forefront of public safety. We have a well-crafted strategic plan that serves as a guide to inform our daily decisions and actions. It is designed to encourage our employees to explore new approaches that address public safety, measure our progress, and engage communities. We want Broward County to be a safer, more vibrant place to live, work and thrive. What are some of the obstacles you face in meeting your goals? I would call it challenges. For any law enforcement agency it is the ever-changing public safety landscape. We must be well trained and prepared to respond to any incident at all times, mitigate the damage and return to normal. What kind of information on social media or in the media irritates you and how do you respond? Or do you just try to ignore it? Social media is a great tool when used for good and to inform the public. What can be frustrating is inaccurate and irresponsible reporting, especially when it divides communities. You combat misinformation by being a credible source that people can trust. I invite your readers to connect with us on our website: sheriff.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @browardssheriffsoffice and on X and TikTok @browardssheriff. Do you have a shortage of bilingual staff, particularly Spanish-speaking staff? If so, what initiatives can be implemented to increase recruitment and participation? We have remained proactive in engaging the Hispanic population in Broward County. I am the first sheriff in agency history to promote two Cuban Americans to the rank of Colonel/Executive Director. We also have a bilingual, Spanish-speaking public information officer who serves as our agency's liaison to the news media and the Hispanic community. That way, they stay informed about issues affecting their community and we can foster our relationship with the community in their language. Additionally, your publication has been instrumental in allowing us to reach our Spanish-speaking residents. We have published safety tips ads in Spanish in your newspaper. Currently, Hispanics make up 32.5% of the population in Broward County and at BSO, 21.11% of our employees are Hispanic. We strive to reflect the communities we serve, and that number will continue to grow, just as our efforts to stay connected to our Hispanic community will continue to grow. We are always recruiting and welcome diversity in the organization. Which image do you think is more important to project: that of a kind and benevolent public administrator aimed at the law-abiding community at large, or that of a tough and strong person against targeted crime? I think it's important to be seen as an authentic human leader. There are times when you need to lead with a strong hand and other times you need to show compassion and empathy, but you never compromise your integrity. Although each of us has probably been a victim of crime at various times throughout our lives, for most of us it tends to be rather random. But something that has become more common, especially in recent years, is chaos on our roads, especially that experienced by older drivers. Any street or highway can sometimes suddenly transform into some version of Indy 500 racing. Is there anything that can be done, including technological advances, to calm the situation? The dedicated men and women of the Broward Sheriff's Office work diligently to protect the public from harm; This includes providing them with important information and safety tips so they do not become victims. I want to remind all motorists not to encounter reckless drivers. Instead, stay calm and let them pass. Let law enforcement officers deal with traffic violators and hold them accountable for their illegal actions. Questions original in English: David Crocker Report in Spanish: Judith Crocker

Por Judith Crocker Volver EDITORIAL By Judith Crocker The great symbolic, cultural and practical significance, in colorful posters, from the exhibition of our journalistic work in a library 1. Recognition and legitimacy The library is a public space associated with knowledge, education, and culture. Displaying the work of our local newspaper there means that its work is recognized as a valuable contribution to the community and deserves to be preserved and displayed in a prestigious space. 2. Rescue of collective memory Local newspapers often document everyday life: community events, neighbors' achievements, stories that don't appear in national media. An exhibit transforms these archives into historical memory, helping the community recognize itself in its pages. 3. Closeness to the community By bringing our newspaper En USA to the library space, we facilitate access to those who may have never read it, despite its 24-year circulation. The display acts as a bridge between the newspaper and the residents, strengthening the bond and demonstrating transparency in its informational mission. 4. Education and civic training The exhibit can serve to teach students and young people about the role of local journalism in democracy, the importance of reliable information, and how the newspaper reflects and gives voice to its own community. 5. Local projection and pride Beyond the archive, the exhibition shows that the newspaper is a living part of our cultural heritage. It reinforces the pride of belonging to a community with an active media outlet committed to its people. And finally, a library exhibition transforms the newspaper's daily work into a cultural, educational, and identity-based heritage for the community. I wholeheartedly invite you to visit our exhibit and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month together nationwide. Our journalistic work will continue to be on display at the North Regional Library in Coconut Creek until October 31st during regular library hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and the rest of the week, including weekends, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. 1100 Coconut Creek Parkway - Coconut Creek, FL 33066. 954-201-2600

Share El condado de Broward ofrece asistencia de alquiler para residentes que califiquen afectados por Covid-19 In the USA he spoke with the Director of the Office of Economic Development and Small Business in Broward, Sandy-Michael McDonald about his work in the county towards the attraction and orientation of small companies interested in doing business with the county. This office is fully registered for some 730 small businesses in the county. One of the recommendations made by your director is that before starting a business in Broward, check with this office, especially if you plan to do business with the government of this county, see the opportunities and how to navigate through that process. Can you provide general guidance on the responsibilities of the Broward County Small Business and Economic Development Division and its objectives? The office on behalf of the county works to enhance the economic vitality of Broward and does so in coordination with its community partners and cities. We seek to improve the stability and expansion of existing businesses in Broward County, as well as work to attract new ones, especially those who pay high wages to the county. There are multiple initiatives and programs that we use to support this growth and that of Broward businesses. We have the Entrepreneurship Program, International Trade (Export), Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Programs. We are known primarily for our small business program that supports the use of locally certified small businesses in county procurement. goals 1. Create a vibrant economy with a diverse and skilled workforce in a county that offers unique advantages that attract all types of businesses to create equitable prosperity across the county. 2. Ensure economic opportunity for all people and businesses in Broward. 3. Highlight the "Broward" brand on county properties, programs and services 4. Constantly provide responsive, efficient and quality services to the public and internal customers. During the seven and a half years that you have served as a small business director, have you seen changes in the way Hispanic-owned businesses have increased in interest and number? Do you have any statistics on this? Broward County operates a race and gender neutral small business certification program. This means that there is no specific ethnicity or gender for business owners seeking certification. However, since I have served as a director, the number of Hispanic-owned businesses has grown by more than 60%. Do you have orientation programs and / or seminars to guide Hispanic-owned businesses before and after they open in Broward County? We host workshops for all of our businesses and in the last two years we have done even more, specifically for our Hispanic population in Spanish. Feel free to see the link to our most recent workshop for Hispanic-owned businesses called Doing Business With Broward County. We will continue these workshops in the future. In your experience, what do you recommend to a new business in Broward once it starts operating? The first thing is that they learn and understand how the Broward government works. Even if they are not interested in public procurement, they could still get business start-up and business plan assistance. How many small Broward businesses are registered with your office? There are approximately 730 certified small businesses in our program. What message do you want to send to the general public and small businesses about the local government agency you lead? I need our small business community to know that there are business opportunities here in Broward County. Our office can help develop business to participate. We want the public to know that we want to keep most of the county's money here in Broward to support the businesses that are here, that hire within the county, and that spend money earned in Broward.

its color and smell to the past, but with experiences of the present Napoli, Naples or Naples, from whatever language you look at it, traveling to that destination in Italy is like going back to our Universal History books and starting to scrutinize what we learned back then. And it is that every corner and space smells of the past, and where everything is intense in this southern capital. The human and genuine warmth of the Neapolitan proud to show off his city – its majestic Vesuvius Volcano that can be seen from various angles, Pompeii or Pompeii, the prosperous fishing village that was buried by the layers of ash from the volcano, and where businesses were buried, buildings and private houses, its monuments, museums, ruins, culture, and its culinary art. The city where pizza was born, where the mozzarella almost melts in your mouth, as well as the incomparable flavor of its olives in their original state and of course, its rich wine, its creamy coffee, ice creams and those flavored sweets and unique variety. With this short introduction, I want to share with you in images the learning and educational aspects that a trip beyond our borders can mean, to a destination with a more leisurely lifestyle, far from our daily life, way of life, customs and the comforts that we have here in America, as they themselves call it... This past August, our newspaper packed up and went to Naples for a well-deserved break (albeit with extensive healthy walks) and a gift to my 20 years of publishing in Broward. The heat of the season did not motivate me much, nor did the turbulence of passengers when traveling in summer, but the city, its charms, and the meeting again with friends of so many years from my native Venezuela, especially, the Island of Margarita. . It is comforting to know that you have veteran guides and you feel safe traveling with them through the recommended streets. Share But regardless, there is tranquility and a very familiar atmosphere that is seen in a congested and noisy Naples, despite the fact that many natives were on vacation, as well as some businesses. People take the time to live, enjoy their traditional aperitif, their coffee in the afternoon, and long conversations with the typical gesture in their hands. In short, they live, they are authentic in the way they dress, eat and act.