A celebration of life will be held for Mano a Mano Co-Founder Joan Velásquez at Unity Church-Unitarian (733 Portland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104) on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 at 1pm. It will also be livestreamed on Youtube at the following link:...
On December 4th, 2024 Mano a Mano hosted our final large distribution event of the year to provide medical supplies, mobility equipment, and other items to 25 health centers from 11 Municipalities throughout Bolivia: Pampagrande, Postrervalle, San Pedro, Montero,...
We are extremely saddened to share the news that Mano a Mano Co-Founder Joan Velásquez passed away on December 4th, 2024, after suffering a stroke earlier in the week. This is a huge loss for the many, many people that Joan has impacted over a lifetime – a truly...
We were happy to see Mano a Mano Co-Founder Joan Velásquez included in her alma mater’s Macalester College feature “Highlighting Notable Women in Mac Herstory!” “In celebration of the current Women’s History Month, The Mac Weekly interviewed...
Congratulations to Mano a Mano Co-Founders Joan and Segundo Velasquez for being on the 2022 50 Over 50 list! Check out the full 50 Over 50 list on Pollen Midwest here. “The 2022 50 Over 50 list celebrates and recognizes Minnesotans over the age of 50 who have...