Wearing a tuxedo at a gala, rowing across the Long Island sound . . . no, I’m not talking about James Bond. Ulises dedicates his energy and passion to serving others whether he’s doing work for adults with intellectual disabilities or children in El Salvador. In this episode, strap on some cleats and score some goals with Ulises Cartagena.
Ulises is a first generation Salvadoran-American from Long Island, New York. His parents come from San Miguel, El Salvador. He served in the United States Marine Corps, served as an educator and advocate for a family violence and rape crisis center, and now continues to serve the community by working in development for one of the foremost nonprofit organizations in the Northeast that supports people with intellectual disabilities. He is also the Co-Founder of Pazitos, an organization that supports underprivileged youth in El Salvador through the power of soccer while promoting a fun and healthy environment. He is committed to his work in helping and supporting those in need with love and conviction.
- Brentwood, Hempstead, Huntington Station Long Island
- Salvis coming together
- Pressure to assimilate
- Power of soccer
- Serving in the Marines
- Pequeno pero fuerte
- The Search for Community
- PTSD
- IGHL – Independent Group Home Living
- Feeling out of place in high society
- Pazitos!
- Meeting goals!
Show resources:
- Pazitos Instagram
- Scoring Smiles Fundraiser Tix!
- Pazitos Facebook
- Donate to Pazitos!
- Ulises Instagram
- IGHL
Music:
Salvi Nacion by Crooked Stilo
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