Philanthropist Robert Zangrillo Presents Check of $100K for Next Generation of Technologists
MIAMI (PRWEB)
November 25, 2022
Esteemed venture capitalist, real estate developer, and philanthropist Robert Zangrillo recently presented a check of $100,000on behalf of the Zangrillo Family Foundation to the next generation of technologists at the Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center.
The goal of the donation is to support the building of a Tech Campus at the Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center-Notre Dame d’Haiti Catholic Church in partnership with Magic City Innovation District and delivering Empowerment Backpacks, including a Mentorship Program, to 14 to 18-year-old teenagers in Miami.
Donors included CEO of Dragon Global Bob Zangrillo, CEO of Sun Capital Partners Marc Leder, Space Entrepreneur Marc Bell, Co-Founder at Arc Institute Patrick Hsu, General Partner at Founders Fund Keith Rabois, Chairman and CEO of iHeart Media Bob Pittman, Angel Investor George Bousis, Attorney Bruce Weil, GEO of Genesis10 Harley Lippman, Co-Founder at Scale AI Lucy Guo, and American filmmaker Michael Flanagan, amongst others.
“I believe it is critical to be an active leader in Miami and to ensure I can help mobilize the venture capital, technology, cryptocurrency, and real estate communities to give back by building a tech campus and distributing global empowerment backpacks and mentorship programs to the teenagers, of all races and religions, in Miami,” said Bob Zangrillo.
“It is with joy and gratitude that we welcome that great philanthropic gesture from Bob Zangrillo and his foundation. It was a promise made and a promise kept! That keen act of both generosity and solidarity towards and with the Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center will have a transformational impact in our community and we are very grateful” says Father Reginald Jean-Mary, Board President of the Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center and Pastor of Notre Dame D’Haiti Catholic Church.
“We are proud of the leadership and generosity Bob Zangrillo and his Dragon community continue to provide to our city. It is through this dedication and support that Miami has become the greatest city in the world.” said Mayor Francis Suarez.
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