Andrea Rapacz talks with Lydia Mele about her parent's love story and the impact Lydia's mother, Olga Mele, had on their family and the Hispanic community in the Hartford area. You'll hear about her early involvement in the San Juan Center and her tireless efforts to support the people in her community. Lydia told Andrea, 鈥淢om inspired everyone to reach their highest potential, including me.鈥�
鈥淗er main mission was to help people find jobs, get educated, and empower them to help themselves.鈥�
- Lydia Mele
鈥淗e always said my mother was his salvation.鈥�
- Lydia Mele (referencing a story about her father)
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