Bags of Love / Bolsas de Amor
Bolsas de Amor was created in 2009 by Elda Devarie of EMD Sales Inc. with media professionals Alberto Avendaño and Zulema Tijero, community advocate Millie Ocacio Perez, and radio personality Pedro Biaggi.
More than 800 boxes are filled annually with over 42 assorted food items and distributed to families who are less fortunate. Families receive their boxes at 36 locations around the DMV.
Today over 6,500 families have received a “bag of love”. The charity’s goal is to one day not be needed.
Patricia Shao, Zulema Tijero, Elda Devarie, and Jon Shao at the 2019 Capital Emmys.
“Whether you have a lot or a little, there’s always something you can give, there’s always something you can share. Whether it’s a smile, handshake, or a hug, or a box full of love;
you always have the opportunity to give back.”
Elda M. Devarie
Co-founder, Bags of Love
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