Join us for an afternoon of music, art, and community spirit as we celebrate the opening of our new Norby-Annino Learning & Community Center!

? Thursday, November 21 | 3:00–5:00 pm
? Calle Ignacio Allende #13, Col. San Miguel de Viejo, San Miguel de Allende

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The Little Things Matter Foundation is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting of the Norby-Annino Learning & Community Center on November 21st from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm in San Miguel de Allende. This long-awaited milestone marks the opening of a space dedicated to education, well-being, and community connection for children and families.

The center is named in honor of Elsmarie Norby, founder of Ojalá Niños, and Barry Annino, founder of the Little Things Matter Foundation. Both visionaries, now deceased, shared a deep commitment to creating opportunities for children through education, creativity, and community support.

Their friendship became the foundation for this project. Inspired by Elsmarie’s tireless dedication to the children of San Miguel and Barry’s desire to support her mission, the two imagined a center that would provide a safe, vibrant space for children to learn, grow, and belong. Today, that vision becomes a reality.

“This center stands as a living tribute to Elsmarie and Barry’s shared dream,” said Debora Annino, Co-Founder of the Little Things Matter Foundation and President of the Ojalá Niños Board of Directors. “It is a place where their legacy will continue to inspire future generations, fostering learning, creativity, and hope.”

The Norby-Annino Learning & Community Center will serve as the hub of the Foundation’s programs, offering educational enrichment, family resources, and community-building opportunities. It reflects the belief that little things matter—that small acts of support and connection can lead to life-changing impact.

Guests will enjoy local culinary botañas, a champagne toast, and live music by Grupo Kimbala as part of the celebration.

The Little Things Matter Foundation extends heartfelt gratitude to the many supporters, partners, and friends who made this dream possible.

Enjoy live music by Grupo Kimbala, delicious local bites, and a joyful atmosphere surrounded by friends and supporters of Ojalá Niños.

? Live Performance: Grupo Kumbala

? Community Art Project: The Talavera Giving Wall

Be part of our colorful mural by purchasing and decorating your own Talavera tile. Each tile represents a message of hope—and every purchase helps fund educational programs for children and families in San Miguel.

Your creativity will help us build something lasting—a wall that tells the story of community, joy, and opportunity.

PLEASE SHARE YOUR ABUNDANCE

We believe that a safe place where children can gather and be guided without judgement is a place where their curiosity and creativity can have no limits. We believe that this kind of environment stimulates thought, imagination and the potential to find liberation from poverty, ignorance and oppression; and can lead to personal pride, strength of character and the desire to build a cooperative community.

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