By Lea Spicker
LOS ANGELES — Gran Venta de Fiambre, a beneficio de “El Lustrador Foundation,” 1 de noviembre, 5:30 a 7:30pm, 1 de noviembre, 2003W 8th St., Los Angeles.
The centennial Guatemalan specialty dish, Fiambre blanco or rojo. It’s a culinary tradition being served in Guatemala for the day of the dead, November 1 and for the day of the Saints November 2. It’s a tradition observed every year by Guatemalans for hundreds of years now. Let’s Join René Corado, his international support team and his community for a day of celebration and support for scholarships for low income children in Guatemala.
Ornithologist, activist and writer René Corado sets off on a journey to help Guatemalan youth in need of education.
The E.L.F. (501) (C) (3) is a non-profit organization that is aiming to raise $30,000 for underprivileged Guatemalan youths afford an education. The foundation furthers this mission by providing scholarships and education to Guatemalan youths and their families as well as working with US school districts to provide guidance to Latino youth in our community.
For the next 5 months René Corado and his inspirational team will be helping Guatemalan youths afford an education, as well as achieving their passions and dreams. February marks the start of a new school year, by then René hopes to achieve the goal of 30,000 dollars to put over 1,000 children in school. Being a complete non-profit organization, René, author of El Lustrador, wants to make a difference in children’s lives, making their world brighter and ours more diverse. Along the way, René will be hosting fundraisers and events where the Guatemalan culture will be shown in a positive and educating light.
There will be a fundraiser held on November 1st from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 2003 W 8th St Los Angeles. Must call (805) 336-4289 by October 22nd to reserve, a donation of $30 dollars per fiambre, a traditional Guatemalan dish. Check, money order and credit cards are accepted. A pound of fiambre Blanco or Rojo, is the dish that will be served.
René Corado is a biologist and Collections Manager at the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology in Camarillo California. He was born in Guatemala and has lived in California since 1981. He regularly volunteers his time at local hospitals, communities and jails to assist those in need with counseling. His journey started from the bottom and he rose out above it all from just a little bit of hope.
Read more on our website at www.ellustradorfoundation.org