Mother’s Day at Con Mi MADRE: A daughter’s letter to her mother

Dear Mommy, ​Thank you for everything. ​Thank you for making this building around us a home that protects our wonderful family. Thank you for making it clear that we will still be a family, even when I move away for school. Thank you for encouraging education. Thank you for empowering me. I would not be … Continue reading Mother’s Day at Con Mi MADRE: A daughter’s letter to her mother

Mother’s Day at Con Mi MADRE: An alumna’s perspective

In just a few short days I will be celebrating my very First Mother's day, the thought of this is very exciting and surreal. For the past 25 years all I have done is made one special lady, My Mami, feel special. This year we will not only will be celebrate but we will share … Continue reading Mother’s Day at Con Mi MADRE: An alumna’s perspective

Mother’s Day at Con Mi MADRE: A board members perspective

My mom is my world. My mom is the magnet in my compass and has been since I can remember. I watched my single, working mom with three children do it all. She packed lunches, attended sports games, volunteered at school, proofread homework, read bedtime stories, stuck encouraging notes in our books or in our … Continue reading Mother’s Day at Con Mi MADRE: A board members perspective