Who We Are
We are a Non-Profit Organization
As a non-profit organization created in 2016, we are a group of people who help Latino Community, specially Venezuelan citizens, residents of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Clemmons, and surrounding areas of the Triad, North Carolina.
We want to impact the lives of Latino immigrants, especially Venezuelans, through our support and programs. We also strive to provide humanitarian aid to suffering communities in Venezuela.
History
In 2014 a group of Venezuelans of different religions began the initiative to form a prayer group at the Holy Family Catholic Church in the city of Clemmons. The group met once a week to pray for all the murders that occurred in Venezuela at that time as a result of the protests. Small events were held but no leadership had been established.
In 2015 the prayer group became a meeting group to discuss concerns and to channel resources and help. As more people began to join the group became more organized and Marina Castillo became President, and Amber Garcia was Vice-President and Douglas Garcia became its treasurer.
In 2016 “Venezolanos en el Triad” was founded as a non-profit organization with Marina Castillo as President, Jose Villahermosa as Vice-President, Marynes Perez as Secretary, and Kati Quinones as Treasurer. Thayra Davila served as action volunteer helping with resources and Maria (Lala) Romero served as event organizer. The organization began to plan and coordinate events such as Christmas Dinner, Arepazo in the parks, and Zumbathon. We also coordinated with allies to collect supplies to Venezuela. Xiomara Parra, in charge of social network, and Luly Beckles, in charge of Public Relations, helped to formalized ideas for events and to help Venezuelans immigrating to North Carolina as well as developing the idea of collecting supplies (food and medicine) to help Venezuelans in the needy areas.
In 2018-2020 Marynes Perez was the President. At that moment more people joined as volunteers and collaborators due to the larger attendance of the events. The social events became popular since the sharing of values and dishes was the main focus. Likewise, the collection of canned foods, medicines and basic needs products increased and shipments to Venezuela became more frequent.Substantial donations of medical supplies were received and other non profit organizations.
In 2020-2022 Maria Eugenia Rebella was the president but at that time the Covid19 hit the world and the organization suspended activities for the whole year In 2021 the organization started again doing some activities and sending some help to Venezuela. In July 2022, President Maria Eugenia Rebella renounced the position due to personal and employment reasons. At that moment, Marina Castillo was elected as interim president. Currently, our board is conformed by Marina Castillo as President, Marynes Perez as vice president, Thayra Davila as Secretary, and Maria Dugarte Romero as Treasurer.
Our Mission
Share, educate and promote the culture, food, Venezuelan music and folklore as well as informing about the political-social-economic situation that is going through in Venezuela.
Our Vision
To become an organization our vision is to help send humanitarian aids to Venezuela to those brothers and sisters in need. Also we help and guide all those Venezuelan residents and/or newcomers to the area, as well as to facilitate their establishment in the local community. Additionally, share ideas, hopes and dreams, and help each other to preserve the identity of being Venezuelan and to pass it on to our future generations.
Where are we going
We are moving towards the creation of a large group of Latinos in the Triad to strengthen us as vanguard immigrant community in North Carolina. Allowing us to develop as responsible citizens in the American society, as well as continuing to support needy Venezuela citizens through humanitarian way.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Board of Directors:
President: Marina Castillo
Vice President: Marynes Perez
Treasurer: Maria Dugarte
Secretary: Thayra Davila
Profiles
Board of Directors:
President
Marina Castillo Gómez, Has been the owner and Principal Immigration Attorney of Castillo Immigration Law Firm since 2015. She is graduated from University of CT School of Law and she holds a Certificate in Human Rights at the University of Connecticut School of Law. Throughout her years of experience, Attorney Castillo has worked to process cases in naturalization, adjustment of status, marriage-based visas (IMFA), fiancée visas, renewal of green cards, National Visa Center processes, family-based visas and employment visas in general. Attorney Castillo works to provide both legal assistance and compassion for her clients. She spent four years as the Immigration Attorney and Immigrant Assistant Director at Faith Action International House, and she is a proud advocate for her Latino community. In her personal life, she is married and a mother of three.
Vice President
Marynés Pérez de Arias, Born in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela on March 16, 1981. Married to Jean Carlos Arias Troisi. Lawyer and Labor and Family Law Professional practicing for 10 years in Venezuela. Currently resides in the city of Winston Salem, North Carolina and is about to finish her studies at Forsyth Tech Community College as a Paralegal. She works as an administrative assistant at Community Intervention & Educational Services. She was president of the non-profit organization "Venezolanos en el Triad" from 2018-2020 and has volunteered as a member of La liga hispana as well as Congreso Latino.
Treasurer
Maria Dugarte, I left my beloved Venezuela in the year 2000 in search of a better future. Currently, I have been fighting to have a better quality of life for the 21 years that have elapsed without stepping on Venezuelan soil. I work with all my passion in the organization of Venezuelans in the triad with no other benefit than helping our people mistreated by an indolent government of the tragedy both social and economic. I am a faithful defender of justice and a tireless lover of selflessly helping all Venezuelans who need it here where I currently reside in Winston Salem NC. My north and greatest desire for this organization are to grow and support our beloved Venezuela. I hope this non-profit organization has more people willing to help.
Secretary
Thayra Dávila, born in the city of Caracas, Venezuela, and because of things in life, an immigrant and now a citizen of the world, neither from here nor from there, with her soul and heart divided between memories and longings as well as goals and dreams. Unconditionally committed to making life better for those who need it. Faithful believer of God and his miracles. Lover life and anonymity, as well as an enemy of lies and injustice. Active volunteer of Venezuelans in the Triad since its inception.
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