Only the Best will do... ISABEL MELENDEZ 17 BENNINGTON ST LAWRENCE, MASS TEL: 978-682-0300
DIVORCED 4 Children: Marisa, Wanda (Deceased), Jaime, & Ronnie. 5 GrandChildren: Manuel, Eddie, Kenneth, Michael & Yarisa. Justice Of The Peace. Country of Birth: Puerto Rico Education: High School (Juana Diaz), University of PR (Associate Not Completed) Teacher: Adult education (Iliterate) before coming to USA 1959: Came to Lawrence, MASS (Four Latino Families by then) 1959-1970: Factory Work (Shoe Company), Coat Manufacturing. 1970-1973: Own Business, "Casa Melendez" (Clothing Store) 15 Newbury St., Lawrence, MASS. 1973-Present: Spanish Program, GLCAC, INC. PROJECTS 1964: Social Cultural Club, Juanadinos Ausentes (Garrden st) 1967: Spanish Softball League (First Parade Along Essex st) 1974: First City wide Childeren Christmas Party (50 Children), Today-1200 1977: Translated the MASS. Drivers License Manual. 1979: Founder of Hispanic Week. Today,Most important event in the City. 1987: Assist Flood victoms of Lawrence 1992: Founded Roberto Clemente League (50 Children) Today-225 1996: Founded Funeral Orginization (Helped over 50 families as of Today) 1998: Founded the radio talk show "La Voz del Pueblo" A Daily information Program COLLECTIONS: A- Emergencies in the community B- Collection for: Puerto rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Venezuela, El Savador & Red Cross C- Special Emergencies (Visitors in the city) D- Distribution of Clothes to the needy. 2. Organize Peaceful demonstrations 3. Worked to bring school bilingual program 4. Worked in creating the family health clinic 5. Organized the first voter registration out of City Hall. 6. Helped organize the Census workers in Lawrence.