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Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope

  • September 8, 2021
  • News
On September 8, Alfalit was proud to virtually celebrate International Literacy Day, a commemoration established...
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Kamoa Copper is committed to improving the lives of Congolese nationals through its education initiatives in the DRC

  • September 6, 2021
  • Blog, Global News, News
Kamoa Copper’s Community Relations Department, led by Leon Tshikuta, Senior Community Relations Superintendent, is committed to ensuring that its host communities have access...
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Kind Traveler Giving Back

Giving Back is Good for You: Here’s How with Kind Traveler

  • August 12, 2021
  • Blog, Global News, News
Recent studies by Cleveland Clinic show that giving back can benefit your wellbeing, boosting self-esteem, happiness and satisfaction, and even prolonging life...
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SPOTLIGHT: Alfalit International Endorses New Partnerships Initiative Legislation

  • August 5, 2021
  • Blog, News
Alfalit International proudly endorses this NPI legislation because, as has been the case for over 60 years, we speak for those who...
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Happy 4th of July!

  • July 22, 2021
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Independence Day takes on a new meaning in 2021! The masks are coming off, more and more people are getting vaccinated, and...
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Alfalit International Reaches GuideStar Platinum

  • July 2, 2021
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Alfalit earned the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar....
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Happy Easter… A Symbol of hope, renewal, & new life

  • April 4, 2021
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Easter reminds us that hope is always possible. When we sometimes find ourselves on life’s dark roads, we can discover the light...
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Spread the love, help a family in need

  • February 22, 2021
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I wish I could tell you that things have gotten better for Yannick, 21, as he cares for Marie, 14, and Samuel,...
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‘Tis the Season

  • November 18, 2020
  • Blog, Board Members Spotlight, News
As 2021 arrives with hopes for happier days, please consider those not so fortunate and make a gift to the charity of...
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Alfalit Golf Tournament 2020 Event

  • October 16, 2020
  • Blog, Events
Alfalit International celebrates the success of our 5th Annual Golf Tournament at the Trump National Doral Miami!...
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Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope
September 8, 2021
Kamoa Copper is committed to improving the lives of Congolese nationals through its education initiatives in the DRC
September 6, 2021
Kind Traveler Giving Back
Giving Back is Good for You: Here’s How with Kind Traveler
August 12, 2021
SPOTLIGHT: Alfalit International Endorses New Partnerships Initiative Legislation
August 5, 2021

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Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope
September 8, 2021
Kamoa Copper is committed to improving the lives of Congolese nationals through its education initiatives in the DRC
September 6, 2021
Kind Traveler Giving Back
Giving Back is Good for You: Here’s How with Kind Traveler
August 12, 2021

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Juan Marcos Bello

Program Director

Joined the Alfalit team: 2001

Born: Dominican Republic

Education: Information Technology degree, Universidad A.P.E.C., Santo Domingo, D.R.

The father of 3 sons, Juan Marcos has over 26 years of work experience. Alfalit is a family affair as his mother, Milagros Bello, serves as the executive director of Alfalit’s affiliate in Dominican Republic. A devout Christian, he is committed to bringing hope to those with the least worldwide. Studied in Prague (Human Rights); Bachelor of Science, International Affairs, Florida State University.

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Maria Teresa de Almeida

Development Coordinator

Joined the Alfalit team: 2006

Born: Angola, Africa

Fled to Portugal with her family in 1975 as a long, protracted civil war erupted leaving behind a successful coffee plantation which was never recouped. Teresa worked at Mount Hope Bible School (14 years) and Abundant Life Christian Center (12 years), where she was introduced to Alfalit as the Center’s liaison. Also, a translator/interpreter (20 years) for renowned speakers from Europe, Australia, and USA. As a testament to her parents, Teresa’s main goal is to serve others in God’s name.

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Alexandra Coll

Chief of Staff

Joined the Alfalit team: 2003

Born: Colombia. Moved to Miami in 1991.

Education: Universidad Libre de Colombia , Law and Political Sciences Bachelor.

Currently pursuing degree with a major in Accounting. She and husband Alvaro have 3 children, two of whom are in college. She worked in the Manufacturing and Freight Forwarding Industry in management for many years before joining Alfalit. In all, she has over 20 years in the management and accounting fields. She was recently promoted to Chief of Staff. Passionate for the Kingdom of God, she devotes all her professional and personal efforts in the name of Christianity.

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Catherine F. Penrod, MPA

Executive Director

Joined the Alfalit team: 2016

Born: Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Education: Masters Degree, Public Administration; Bachelors Degree, Social Sciences, both from Pennsylvania State University. Certification: Harvard Business School, Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management.

With over 30 years of nonprofit experience, Catherine feels she is blessed to end her incredible nonprofit career with Alfalit, an organization that has dramatically changed her life in many ways. The mother of four adult children, she plans to retire in 2022.

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