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HERMANOS DE LA CALLE

Program "Therapy through the performing arts": Free workshops for former homeless people, in collaboration with the Fundación Hermanos de la calle.

Free performances for people without resources.

Donation of part of the profits to other non-profit organizations.

Free performances to Miami Dade County public schools.

Fundraising for other non-profit organizations.

Free acting courses and labs for underprivileged students and local artists.

FULL MONTY STREET BROS - 2024

**PAFF presented an event in Miami that left a mark on the hearts of all attendees: the grand premiere of “FULL MONTY STREET BRO’S”.**

This theatrical production stars individuals who have overcome the adversity of living on the streets. **They took to the stage at the Tower Theater with unmatched energy and talent.**

**The family-friendly show featured performances by the students of the free workshop "Therapy Through the Arts," provided weekly by the "Primer Acto Florida Foundation" to the Hermanos de la Calle Foundation.**

Each performance was a display of bravery, perseverance, and passion, moving the audience with every scene and showcasing the transformative power of art.

**The Miami community came together to support these courageous actors in their debut, filling the theater with applause and ovations.** Renowned local artists joined the event, enriching the experience even further. **It was a celebration of human resilience and emerging talent, a reminder that everyone deserves a second chance.**

**Thanks to the collaboration of the Agrolibano Foundation INC., 100% of the proceeds were donated to the Hermanos de la Calle,** ensuring that this event not only nourished the souls of those present but also provided tangible support to those in need.

**The performances, held on May 3rd and 4th, were a resounding success,** with sold-out tickets and an audience deeply moved by the dedication and effort of the actors. **This event was not just a theatrical show but a manifestation of hope and solidarity, demonstrating that when a community comes together, extraordinary things can be achieved.**

**Lazaro, Roberto, Cristina, Manuel, and Gustavo not only enjoyed participating in a professional theater production but also received payment for their performances.**

**Theater feeds the soul, and on those magical nights at the Tower Theater, everyone present felt the true power of nourishing each other’s souls together.** ❤️

DESPERTANDO SUEÑOS - 2023

In the depths of the abyss of homelessness, beyond these streets and the lack of shelter, unfolds a landscape of afflicted souls. Being homeless goes beyond the absence of a home; it involves dealing with mental illness, addictions, personal and family failures, job loss, and the breakdown of fundamental relationships.

In Florida, it is estimated that there are around 27,000 homeless people, with Miami-Dade County having the highest number of homeless individuals in the state. To heal these wounds of the soul, we must transcend imposed limits and bravely face this reality.

In this life scenario, a ray of hope emerges.

PAFF is a nonprofit foundation that promotes culture, and through its work, it opens the curtains of theater so that the homeless can find in culture a path to redemption and the restoration of their lost dignity.