Part Two: Maria speaks of transition, settling into Richmond, and her dreams of bringing more Mexican culture to her adopted city!

Part one of two: Maria sits down with Alison and translator Kaitlyn to talk about family, her move to Richmond, and ways she believes we can incorporate more Mexican culture into the town she has grown to love and appreciate!

My Mom

What was talked about was family and people who influenced others in diffrent ways

Cynthia Peak Hoffmann and Terrin Hoffmann Gamboa

Cynthia Peak Hoffmann and Terrin Hoffmann Gamboa tell the story of the Peak family in El Paso, Texas, including the stories of John W. Peak and Grace Edith Peak (the owners of the first funeral home in El Paso) and...

Raymond Cullom Dad

My Father to his Grandchildren’s Children …LOVE and HEAL the EARTH : ) It is EVERYTHING !

The History of my Family

This is an interview with my great grandmother and her family history.

Matthew Fanguy (17) and Mary Hartenstein

My grandmother tells me about her childhood and early life. She lived in a small house with a lot of people so she has always been surrounded by family. Family ended up playing a major role in her life

Interview with Grammy

I interviewed my grandmother Judith Foley about her life and childhood and learned more about my family and listened to her advice on how to live.

“Richmond is like my second home”- José talks about his life in the US and his love of learning

José Luis and Alison discuss the things he loves about Richmond while also acknowledging the challenges of making a life in a new country. The two also talk about his love of learning, travel, and his future education plans!

Bridget and her children talk about fostering a sense of empathy and responsibility in their family and community

Alison and Bridget talk with her children about making the family decision to welcome a newborn into their family. Cash has changed their family for the better and helped their children gain a new perspective on life!