Barbara Lee (D-CA) was Awarded the Elijah Cummings Award for Minority Health Equality on Word AIDS Day 2020
New York, NY - HDI Congratulates Congressional Advisory Board Member Barbara Lee (D-CA) on receiving The Elijah Cummings Award for Minority Health Equality from NMAC, the national HIV/AIDS advocacy organization for her longstanding commitment to fighting the HIV epidemic. We are honored that Congresswoman Lee has been a member of HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board for over a decade.
New York, NY - HDI is proud to work closely with the Congressional Black Caucus. On December 3, 2020 the Caucus chose by acclamation the following leadership team for the 117th Congress.
Chair -Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
First Vice Chair – Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV)
Second Vice Chair- Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-MI)
Secretary – Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
Whip – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA)
Parliamentarian – Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)
Congresswoman Jackson Lee, Congressman Johnson, and Congresswoman Wilson are members of HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board (CAB).
Philadelphia, PA - The Cosmo Cares team celebrated Thanksgiving early by donating 45 Thanksgiving dinners to families in need this Holiday season. The beneficiary were the St. Martin de Porres Catholic School students from Pre-Kindergarten to 8thGrade. Mrs. Kelly Lanza, School Principal was instrumental in arranging the distribution of the Holiday dinners that included: turkey, gravy, stuffing, green beans, corn and cranberry sauce. Purchased from the Flourtown Acme. The Acme provided a contribution in the form of a discount.
The school is located in one of the most economically depressed and crime-ridden areas of North Philadelphia, St. Martin de Porres School has served poor and minority families for over 100 years under the guidance of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Ninety-nine percent of the School’s 500 students are African American, and many come from families living below the poverty line. For the children of these neighborhoods, an education holds the greatest hope for their future.
The Cosmo Cares team felt blessed and thankful for the privilege to help.
HDI is proud to have participated for the third year in the Taihe Civilizations Forum which was held September 6-12, 2020. Taihe Institute is an important international organization which, as does HDI, devotes itself to improving dialog among nations and peoples. This year’s forum was based on the theme of “Science Culture, Future Ethics and Common Values”. There were four sub-forums on International Relations, Education and Culture, Disruptive Technologies, and Security and Development of the Belt and Road. Because of the current worldwide pandemic this year’s forum was done virtually with participants from around the world discussing topics on virtual platforms.
Next year’s forum will again be held in Beijing, China.
HDI is proud to announce that it has received grants from U.S. Embassy Bahrain and U.S. Embassy Oslo to support culinary diplomacy.
Soul Food Scholar Adrian Miller will present a Virtual African American Thanksgiving Dinner in both the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Norway in November, 2020. Adrian Miller is an HDI cultural envoy and the author of Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time and The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, From the Washington to the Obamas.
Mr. Miller will also travel to Bahrain and Norway to do on-site demonstrations and lectures once international exchanges resume in 2021
Education is the key to success
Philadelphia Pa - Cosmo Cares believes education is the key to success! Education is constantly changing and we want to help equip our teachers with the tools they need to have an impact. Cosmo Cares was happy to help supply Clara Barton School with a computer to help keep them safely educating their children.
The Cosmo Cares team purchases pet supplies for PAWS Animal Shelter.
Philadelphia Pa - Cosmo Cares had a howling good time helping PAWS stock up on much needed supplies! Remember that sometime our furry friends can use a paw too. If you are looking for a new friend please think about adoption and visit our friends at PAWS in Philadelphia. Small acts of kindness can go a long way.
The Cosmo Cares team spreads love & kindness during Quarantine.
Philadelphia Pa- The quarantined residents of the St. Vincent & Francis Homes were stuck inside and totally bored. The pandemic restrictions for social distancing, masks and crowd control had a big impact on their ability to socialize and be entertained. Cosmo Cares stepped up to the table to bring a little fun and games for the residents amusement. Board games, movies, coloring books and electronics were dropped off by CC team members Morgan DeNicola and Natalie Scarantino-Sadler.
Pediatric Illnesses don’t stop for a pandemic. The staff and family members who are staying and working at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House were in need of PPE. The House provides families whose child is receiving critical care clean, safe and comfortable housing and meals. The CC team dropped of Hundreds of masks to ensure the families safety.
The Cosmo Cares team supported Howard Eskin's "Walk to Tampa" fundraiser
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Sports Talk broadcasting great Howard Eskin has completed his 'Walk to Tampa' symbolizing the Philadelphia Eagles path to the Super Bowl.
The longtime radio host began his journey a few months back as he set out with the goal to walk more than 1,100 miles. That is the distance between Philadelphia and Tampa, Florida, the site of this year's Super Bowl. Howard aimed to cover that distance around the Delaware Valley before the start of the Eagles season. He completed it Monday morning August 31st.
Miles weren't the only thing adding up as Howard walked. He used the walk as an opportunity to raise over $41,000 for Philadbundance and the Brandywine Valley SPCA. “It was a great morning as I completed my goal of 1103 miles. I want to thank everyone that has supported my journey especially the Cosmo Cares Team, stated Howard.”
“Howard did the hard work walking all those miles. We feel privileged to support feeding people and protecting animals, stated Morgan DeNicola, Program Director of Cosmo Cares.”
Cosmo Cares spreads kindness through their Global Health Passion
Onitsha, Nigeria – Continuing with its Global Health Passion Cosmo Cares made a financial contribution for the support of the Onitsha Youth Welfare Foundation. The Foundations Mission is to create and support educational, vocational and human development programs regarding the welfare of youths, to curtail the impact of poverty, conflict and war among sub-Saharan African youth. Additionally, they combat and mitigate the socio economic impact of AIDS/HIV and the abusive and harmful treatment of women. Their vision is to empower, develop, regenerate and salvage young people towards self-reliance so they may experience life in its fullness.
“Thank you for your generosity towards our mission in Nigeria. May God bless you! We will make sure your contribution has a positive impact on our youths and future leaders, stated FR Livinus Ugochukwu. We value our friends in Africa and stand ready to support women and youth”, stated CC Chairman Cosmo DeNicola.
