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Latin and American US Foundation was born from a deep desire to serve the community, especially seniors and families facing loneliness, economic hardship, emotional challenges, and lack of access to wellness resources.
Founded by journalist, producer, actress, community leader, and activist Ana LucĆa Ortega, the organization began its journey creating cultural, educational, and community activities that brought people together with dignity and hope.
Since 2016, the foundation has worked daily throughout Miami and Allapattah, visiting more than 34 residential buildings and community spaces, offering wellness activities, cognitive stimulation, art therapy, emotional support, movement classes, cultural celebrations, educational workshops, and family-centered events.
Today, Latin and American US Foundation continues growing as a bridge between cultures, generations, organizations, and communities ā promoting active aging, mental wellness, unity, and human connection.
La Fundación Latin and American US nació del profundo deseo de servir a la comunidad, especialmente a seniors y familias que enfrentan soledad, dificultades económicas, retos emocionales y falta de acceso a recursos de bienestar.
Fundada por la periodista, productora, actriz, lĆder comunitaria y activista Ana LucĆa Ortega, la organización inició creando actividades culturales, educativas y comunitarias que unieran a las personas con dignidad y esperanza.
Desde el año 2016, la fundación trabaja diariamente en Miami y Allapattah, visitando mÔs de 34 edificios residenciales y espacios comunitarios, ofreciendo actividades de bienestar, estimulación cognitiva, arte terapia, apoyo emocional, clases de movimiento, celebraciones culturales, talleres educativos y eventos para toda la familia.
Hoy, Latin and American US Foundation continúa creciendo como un puente entre culturas, generaciones, organizaciones y comunidades, promoviendo el envejecimiento activo, el bienestar mental, la unión y la conexión humana.