Tampa Benefit For Caritas Cuba

2010 West Dekle Avenue,Tampa FL 33606

25 September, 2021

Description

A private, outdoor event hosted by loyal donors and friends to support Caritas Cuba and respond to the humanitarian emergency in Cuba. Host Committee Mariana Bugallo Muros Eddie Busquet Aimee F. Busquet Nils Diaz Irma Montane Mauricio Vivero Cuba is facing a severe political and humanitarian emergecy. Caritas Cuba remains a vital lifeline for thousands of elderly and other vulnerable people. Every week, our staff and volunteers prepare, serve, and deliver food to thousands of vulnerable seniors throughout Cuba. Please join us on Sept. 25th to learn more about our work and impact. The event will feature a silent auction of Cuban art. Proof of vaccination is required to attend this event. Frequently Asked Questions about Caritas Cuba What is Caritas Cuba? Caritas Cuba is the only independent, multi-service, national nonprofit based in Cuba. It was established by the Catholic Church in 1991. The programs are non-sectarian and available to anyone in need, regardless of religious affiliation, political beliefs or sexual orientation. Is Caritas Cuba part of the Cuban government? No, Caritas Cuba is an independent organization and not affiliated or controlled by any government. Will my donation actually get to Cuba? Yes, the U.S. representative of Caritas Cuba (the U.S. nonprofit Friends of Caritas Cuba) uses a secure method to wire funds directly to the Catholic Church in Cuba. How will my donation be used? Your donation will be used to provide food for vulnerable people, operate special programs for disabled children, secure and distribute medical equipment, and help people during natural disasters. In 2020, Caritas Cuba helped over 43,000 people. The silent auction will include this original mixed media piece by Cuban artits Baruj Salinas. His body of work consists of collage and painted depictions of architectural motifs, landscapes, and organic shapes, which dissolve in and out of abstraction. Born in 1938 in Havana, Cuba, he studied architecture at Kent State University in Ohio before moving to Barcelona, Spain in the 1970s. The artist’s paintings can be found in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City, and the Phoenix Museum of Art, among others. Salinas lives and works in Miami, Florida.