Bread for the World is a non-partisan, Christian citizens’ movement in the United States trying to end hunger. Each year, Bread for the World invites churches to take up a nationwide Offering of Letters to Congress on an issue that is important to hungry people. This year, the main issue is the farm bill. Bread for the World believes the final legislation must include the following provisions: authorize local and regional procurement; improve food aid quality and measure nutrition outcomes; allow flexibility in resource allocation; end the monetization requirement; allocate resources according to global needs; and reduce the impact of agricultural preference on food aid programs.
For the past 25 years, Miami’s Bread for the World efforts are run from St. Louis Church (7270 SW 120th Street in Pinecrest). There, Pinecrest Councilman James McDonald and Community Activist Peter England are among several passionate Bread for the World parishioners. They rally the community to hand-write letters to each of their members of Congress as well as to their Senators. “We generate about 1500 letters a year,” explained England. “Having them hand-written creates real impact when they are.” McDonald added, “We write more letters than any other parish in the entire United States. And, this is a vitally important program that helps against hunger.”
Father Paul Vuturo remarked, “Church is good at charity work that helps people already in need. This is more of a work of justice so that we don’t have so many people in need.” Even the children understand their importance. 11-year old Veronica Gonzalez wrote several letters, “I’m writing letters to encourage our Congress people to help end hunger.”
Bread for the World has mobilized individuals, churches and other organizations to advocate for programs that have helped to reduce hunger both domestically and internationally. Their goal is to eliminate hunger by 2030. You can find out more at www.bread.org and watch the video at www.rem.ax/Bread.
Invisalign at Rothenberg & Ross Orthodontics
Let’s get something straight. When you walk into Rothenberg & Ross Orthodontics, you’re treated like one of the family. Since 1974, Dr. Leonard Rothenberg has built a practice centered on his passion for community and family. In July of 2014, Dr. Greg Ross joined Dr. Rothenberg in the practice. It was a matter of destiny. As a child, Dr. Ross was a patient of Rothenberg. Not only did Rothenberg do his braces, but also mentored Ross through dental school, orthodontic residency and even provided guidance beyond dental education.
I was so impressed with the treatment that both of my kids got when they were in braces that I went back this year for myself. I wanted to correct teeth that were starting to move out of place. I was fitted with Invisalign by Dr. Ross. These are clear plastic plates that fit perfectly around your teeth and using a series of plates you change every two weeks, they move your teeth slowly into place over (typically) a year.
All I can say is “WOW!” Just short of half way through my treatment, I see a big difference. And the best part is it is hard for anyone else to know you are in the middle of having adult “braces”. I just think this huge tech shift in orthodontics, coupled with the great experience at Rothenberg & Ross makes this a no-brainer.
If you’d like to know more about Rothenberg & Ross Orthodontics, they are located at 7901 SW 67th Avenue in South Miami and can be reached at 305-598-8970 and www.rothenbergandrossorthodontics.com
Real Estate Update
As of June 1st, the Pinecrest market remains soft. Homes listed over $1M are at 16 months of inventory, indicating a Buyers’ market. A healthy $1M+ market has 6-9 months of supply.
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Hal Feldman (MiamiHal) is a Realtor with RE/MAX Advance Realty. You can contact him with your story ideas or real estate questions at www.MiamiHal.com, Hal@MiamiHal.com or www.facebook.com/MiamiHal.
