Nonprofit helps KCK clean up after severe storms
By Angie Baldelomar A nonprofit in Wyandotte County is helping those affected by the recent storms in Kansas City, Kansas. As of Monday (Aug. 24), approximately 1,200 residents in Kansas City, Kansas, were without power, as reported by Greater Kansas City area media outlets such as KSHB-TV (Channel 41). The nonprofit Justice for Wyandotte is organizing […]
Product drive to help Colombian earthquake victims
By Roberta Pardo On Aug. 15, Woodland Public Charity, in partnership with the Reyes Media Group and Westside Community Action Network (CAN) Center, hosted a product drive to help victims of the recent earthquake in Colombia. Hosted at the Sun Fresh Calle 18, the drive focused on collecting basic humanitarian supplies. Jorge Coromac, Woodland Charity […]
Los vasos de papel y plástico para llevar ya son reciclables en la región de Kansas City
Los vasos de papel y de plástico para llevar ya se pueden reciclar en toda la región de Kansas City, y una nueva campaña educativa del Distrito de Manejo de Residuos Sólidos del Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) busca ayudar a los residentes a reciclarlos correctamente. La campaña acompaña una actualización reciente del programa regional de […]
25th Westside Back-to-School Celebration
On July 24, the Westside Community Action Network (WCAN) proudly celebrated the 25th Annual Westside Back-to-School Pep Rally, marking 25 consecutive years of supporting the educational success of Westside students and their families. Since its beginning, this annual community tradition has ensured that students have started each school year equipped with essential school supplies, educational […]
Two area kids display passion for boxing
By Angie Baldelomar A Greater Kansas City area family’s love of boxing is shown through two of its kids. Those kids are brothers Gael and Damian Reyes, the sons of longtime area resident Lidia Reyes. Gael Reyes, 9, has trained with the Leo Moreno Junior Boxing Club in Overland Park, Kansas, since age 6. “In […]
Successful relief drive helps Venezuelans
By Angie Baldelomar Woodland Public Charity’s collection drive to help victims of the recent earthquake in Venezuela was a success, the nonprofit stated in a press release. Hosted on July 18 at Sun Fresh Calle 18 and a second location, the drive encouraged the community to donate supplies, such as diapers and first aid kits. […]
Family remembers longtime Dos Mundos photographer
By Tere Siqueira Michael Anthony Alvarado, a longtime photographer for Dos Mundos, has passed away. Michael Alvarado, 68, died June 22 at his home in Overland Park, Kansas, surrounded by his family. For years, Michael Alvarado documented the life of the Greater Kansas City area’s Hispanic community. To Dos Mundos readers, he was the man […]
Woodland, RMG to host collection drive to help Venezuelans
By Angie Baldelomar Woodland Public Charity has partnered with Reyes Media Group (RMG) to organize a collection drive to help with relief efforts in Venezuela. “Together, we can bring hope to those in need,” is the official slogan for the event. The drive will take place 9 a.m.-noon Saturday (July 11) at two locations: Sun […]
Grandchildren reflect on legacy of Dos Mundos founders: Part III of a Three-Part Series
By Tere Siqueira By visiting 902 Southwest Blvd. in Kansas City, Missouri, Angela Raymer learned what her grandparents did. Angela Raymer’s grandparents were Don Manuel and Dona (Doña in Spanish) Clara Reyes — the founders of Dos Mundos, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month. The aforementioned address was where Dos Mundos was based […]
Dos Mundos continues founder’s legacy while looking to the future
By Angie Baldelomar Dos Mundos is celebrating another anniversary. For the last 45 years, Dos Mundos has been a source of information for the Hispanic and immigrant communities, particularly those who might not speak English well. In 1981, Clara Reyes saw a need for newly arrived Spanish-speakers to the Greater Kansas City area who were […]