<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Minette Foundation, Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minette Foundation]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:40:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.minettefoundation.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Reflections from Founder, Destiny Selormey]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Founder of SparkLife International, I am truly honored to reflect on the strong and positive collaboration we have built with Minette Foundation. Our partnership has been both impactful and inspiring, grounded in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision to create lasting change in the lives of vulnerable communities. Over time, this collaboration has grown into more than just a working relationship—it has become a meaningful alliance driven by passion, commitment, and...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/post/reflections-from-founder-destiny-selormey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dd2c11798372f8ac8395ae</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:49:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_9d581a60f60d484e93bc22dc688d5ff8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orfanato Madelaes (Hogar de Niñas Madelaes)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubicado en La Victoria, Santo Domingo, el Orfanato Madelaes brinda refugio, educación y apoyo emocional a niñas huérfanas o provenientes de hogares en situación de extrema pobreza. Fundado por María Elena, este hogar acoge a niñas abandonadas o desamparadas, ofreciéndoles no solo seguridad, sino también un entorno protector donde pueden sanar y crecer. Actualmente, el orfanato alberga a más de 30 niñas, muchas de las cuales han sufrido pobreza extrema, traumas, abandono o desplazamiento. El...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/es/post/orfanato-madelaes-hogar-de-ni%C3%B1as-madelaes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5a0806a90db1f626df3a3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:25:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_4b05fe48ab0243dfb2a030aacb4aff5a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centro de Corrección y Rehabilitación Najayo Mujeres (Centro de Corrección y Rehabilitación Najayo Mujeres)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubicado en San Cristóbal, Najayo Mujeres es un centro correccional y de rehabilitación para mujeres privadas de libertad, muchas de las cuales son madres separadas de sus hijos. A pesar de los desafíos sistémicos, el centro ofrece capacitación vocacional y programas educativos destinados a ayudar a las mujeres a reconstruir sus vidas. Los programas de rehabilitación de la prisión se centran en la formación profesional, la resiliencia emocional y la reunificación familiar, especialmente para...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/es/post/centro-de-correcci%C3%B3n-y-rehabilitaci%C3%B3n-najayo-mujeres-centro-de-correcci%C3%B3n-y-rehabilitaci%C3%B3n-najayo-m</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5a0647580ecee27598835</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:25:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_e42554b2eef44955bdf367548e3460e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talleres sobre salud mental materna: 2960 Grand Concourse, L-2, Bronx, NY]]></title><description><![CDATA[La salud mental materna es un aspecto fundamental, aunque a menudo ignorado, del bienestar familiar. En Nueva York, casi el 20 % de las muertes relacionadas con el embarazo en 2020 estuvieron vinculadas a problemas de salud mental, y hasta el 40 % de las mujeres latinas e hispanas experimentan algún trastorno de salud mental materna, como la depresión posparto. En respuesta a esta necesidad urgente, la Fundación Minette se asoció con la Federación Hispana —una organización con una larga...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/es/post/talleres-sobre-salud-mental-materna-2960-grand-concourse-l-2-bronx-ny</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5a042bfa46cb86369415e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:24:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_ef657fab54b8477288135a67f7ffb06b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recaudación de fondos para el bienestar (hágalo usted mismo): 2960 Grand Concourse, L-2, Bronx, NY]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Fundación Minette se compromete a apoyar el bienestar de los profesionales que sirven a nuestras comunidades, ofreciendo capacitaciones para el desarrollo profesional y eventos de bienestar que fortalecen los sistemas de atención con enfoque en el trauma en todos los sectores. El 20 de diciembre de 2025, la Fundación Minette, junto con The Circle Collective, organizó una recaudación de fondos de bienestar participativa para celebrar el lanzamiento oficial de la Fundación. El encuentro...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/es/post/recaudaci%C3%B3n-de-fondos-para-el-bienestar-h%C3%A1galo-usted-mismo-2960-grand-concourse-l-2-bronx-ny</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d59ffdbfa46cb863694140</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:23:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_890d200099a94fd0a2b86f7a2b7577c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Una semilla plantada en la República Dominicana: Reflexiones de mi viaje misionero de octubre de 2024.]]></title><description><![CDATA[En octubre de 2024, viajé a la República Dominicana por invitación de mi amigo cercano. amiga —y ahora miembro de la junta directiva de la Fundación Minette— Kamille Dean. El viaje, organizado por la pastora Nicole Crank de Faith Church, quien nos presentó a dos personas extraordinarias. organizaciones: Hogar Madelaes y Centro de Corrección y Rehabilitación Najayo Mujeres (Najayo Mujeres Corrección y Rehabilitación Centro). Aunque soy hija de dos inmigrantes dominicanos y he visitado la isla....]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/es/post/una-semilla-plantada-en-la-rep%C3%BAblica-dominicana-reflexiones-de-mi-viaje-misionero-de-octubre-de-202</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d59fd07580ecee275987d3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:22:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_71058403fbc34cedb5e115b0f52793cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebración del Día Internacional de la Mujer de la Fundación Internacional SparkLife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fundación Internacional SparkLife Celebración del Día Internacional de la Mujer, 8 de marzo de 2026. Querida mujer extraordinaria, Al reunirnos para celebrar el Día Internacional de la Mujer 2026, me honra reconocer a las mujeres extraordinarias que siguen transformando nuestras familias, comunidades y el mundo. El lema de este año —Cambiar las percepciones negativas sobre las mujeres: redefiniendo la fuerza, el liderazgo y el valor— nos invita a reflexionar sobre lo lejos que hemos llegado y...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/es/post/celebraci%C3%B3n-del-d%C3%ADa-internacional-de-la-mujer-de-la-fundaci%C3%B3n-internacional-sparklife</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d59fac00277883eb80fc2c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:22:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_3015c5e5e86b4d7191a06fc9d1d04ef3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[La iniciativa comunitaria Beantown y la guardería The Sensory Stop se asocian con la Fundación Minette.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beantown Community Initiatives y The Sensory Stop Daycare distribuyeron pañales y artículos para bebés donados por la Fundación Minette directamente a las familias. Beantown también combinó estas entregas con juguetes recolectados durante su campaña de recolección de juguetes del 3 de diciembre, brindando alegría y alivio adicionales a las familias durante la temporada navideña.]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/es/post/la-iniciativa-comunitaria-beantown-y-la-guarder%C3%ADa-the-sensory-stop-se-asocian-con-la-fundaci%C3%B3n-minet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d59f5dadcaaead2fd4f8ca</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:21:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_1b4bdf5ab8c340d3bacd55ac19e19372~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_901,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beantown Community Initiative and The Sensory Stop Daycare partner with Minette Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beantown Community Initiatives and The Sensory Stop Daycare distributed diapers and baby supplies donated by the Minette Foundation directly to families. Beantown also paired those deliveries with toys collected during their December 3rd toy drive, bringing additional joy and relief to families during the holiday season]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/post/beantown-community-initiative-and-the-sensory-stop-daycare-partner-with-minette-foundation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3b2de11b9dfb4baa4e5ed</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:20:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_1b4bdf5ab8c340d3bacd55ac19e19372~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_901,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SparkLife International Foundation International Women's Day Celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[SparkLife International Foundation International Women’s Day Celebration March 8th, 2026 Dear Remarkable Woman, As we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, I am honored to recognize the extraordinary women who continue to shape our families, communities, and world. This year’s theme—Changing Negative Perceptions About Women: Redefining Strength, Leadership, and Worth—invites us to reflect on how far we’ve come and how boldly we continue to rise. For generations, women...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/post/sparklife-international-foundation-international-women-s-day-celebration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2fabd072d140cb95a28f0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:35:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_3015c5e5e86b4d7191a06fc9d1d04ef3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Seed Planted in the Dominican Republic:  Reflections from My October 2024 Mission Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[In October 2024, I traveled to the Dominican Republic at the invitation of my close friend—and now Minette Foundation board member—Kamille Dean. The trip, organized by Faith Church’s Pastor Nicole Crank, who introduced us to two extraordinary organizations: Hogar Madelaes (Madalaes Home) and Centro de Corrección y Rehabilitación Najayo Mujeres (Najayo Mujeres Correction and Rehabilitation Center). Although I am the daughter of two Dominican immigrants and have visited the island many times,...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/post/a-seed-planted-in-the-dominican-republic-reflections-from-my-october-2024-mission-trip-una-semilla</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c58c6560f0b8e1134e5f65</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:14:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_71058403fbc34cedb5e115b0f52793cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Wellness Fundraiser: 2960 Grand Concourse, L-2, Bronx, NY]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minette Foundation is committed to supporting the well‑being of providers who serve our communities by offering professional development trainings and wellness events that strengthen trauma‑informed systems of care across sectors. On December 20, 2025, the Minette Foundation—together with The Circle Collective—hosted a DIY Wellness Fundraiser to celebrate the official launch of the Foundation. The gathering invited participants to pause before the holiday season, reconnect with...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/post/diy-wellness-fundraiser-2960-grand-concourse-l-2-bronx-ny</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b5bffdd1b1d9cdf217007f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:15:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_890d200099a94fd0a2b86f7a2b7577c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternal Mental Health Workshops: 2960 Grand Concourse, L-2, Bronx, NY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maternal mental health is a critical yet often overlooked part of a family’s well‑being. In New York, nearly 20% of pregnancy‑related deaths in 2020 were linked to mental health conditions, and up to 40% of Latina and Hispanic women experience a maternal mental health disorder such as postpartum depression. In response to this urgent need, the Minette Foundation partnered with the Hispanic Federation—an organization with a long history of strengthening Latino communities through education,...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/post/maternal-mental-health-workshops-12-19-25-2960-grand-concourse-l-2-bronx-ny</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b5b924186604e8e10e3e1c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:40:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_ef657fab54b8477288135a67f7ffb06b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Najayo Mujeres Women’s Prison (Centro de Corrección y Rehabilitación Najayo Mujeres)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Located in San Cristóbal, Najayo Mujeres is a correctional and rehabilitation center for incarcerated women—many of whom are mothers separated from their children. Despite systemic challenges, the center offers vocational training and educational programs aimed at helping women rebuild their lives. The prison’s rehabilitation efforts focus on vocational training, emotional resilience, and family reconnection—especially for mothers navigating incarceration. These programs equip women with...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/post/najayo-mujeres-women-s-prison-centro-de-correcci%C3%B3n-y-rehabilitaci%C3%B3n-najayo-mujeres</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6951dd82a48525611153797d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 01:47:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_e42554b2eef44955bdf367548e3460e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madelaes Orphanage (Hogar de Niñas Madelaes)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Located in La Victoria, Santo Domingo, Madelaes Orphanage provides shelter, education, and emotional support to girls who have been orphaned or come from homes experiencing extreme poverty. Founded by Maria Elena, this home welcomes girls who have been abandoned or left at the doorstep—offering not just safety, but a nurturing environment where they can heal and grow. The orphanage currently houses over 30 girls, many of whom have experienced significant poverty, trauma, neglect, or...]]></description><link>https://www.minettefoundation.org/post/spotlight-our-partners-in-the-dominican-republic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6951d427a485256111535c38</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 01:11:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/55eaf7_4b05fe48ab0243dfb2a030aacb4aff5a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>