I am excited to share with you the story of a man who is changing lives for the better in my small hometown. His work with kids in Espanola, where he has created a multi-tiered program - food, tutoring, mentoring, fitness programs, counselling - for kids and their families has spanned decades. He is combating the drug epidemic in profound ways, helping young people find a way out of drugs and/or poverty. By winning this award, Roger’s program will receive new funding.
Here are a few links for background on Roger, his programs and where to vote. Remember, you can vote daily through 12/3.
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/editorials/a-local-hero-takes-center-stage-on-cnn/article_e6534220-c3fd-5a6a-b3a7-c3010ef5992d.html
Three 3 minute videos CNN made of Moving Arts Espanola:
Intro to Roger and Moving Arts Espanola:
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2019/08/15/cnnheroes-montoya-mixed.cnn
Mosaic of Dance:
https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2019/08/15/cnnheroes-montoya-extra.cnn
Pueblo Ballerina:
https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2019/08/27/cnnheroes-montoya-extra-2.cnn
Let’s get behind a good cause. All you must do is vote and spread the word. We can make it happen.
https://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/vote/10/
