Latinas Changing Lives with “A Lil Bit of Love” in Cleveland - Bilingual interview

ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día during #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 - Let's get inspired!! - ¡Vamos a inspirarnos! Mary Malave, Isabel Burgos, Tatiana Garcia and Maggie Irizarry from Cleveland, Ohio. They saw a need to create a community support group in Cleveland, Ohio. "A Lil Bit Of Love" started after the Hurricane Maria affected Puerto Rico in September 2017, Isabel starting to donate basked of goods to the people in need. Later, Mary started organizing fundraising to provide food for Thanksgiving Day; supporting with funds to pay funeral expenses; to provide food / clothes for the homeless or to support people with mental health needs. Mary's volunteer work was recognized an Humanitarian award. Mary Malave and "A Lil Bit Of Love" also received Outstanding volunteer award and a Certificate of Brick recognition for the Roberto Clemente Statue. As leaders and community members, Mary, Isabel and Maggie shared a message for the Hispanic Latine community.