CAMBRIDGE – Those who know Robert F. Rivers say he is a passionate and visionary leader who believes in doing good deeds to help people prosper. “Robert is the ultimate example of what it means to be a socially conscious and community-engaged business leader,” said MAPS CEO Paulo Pinto. It was my great-grandfather who immigrated from Portugal to this country through New Bedford.”Rivers grew up in Stoughton, Mass., which is home to a very significant Portuguese community. Rivers will receive the MAPS 2024 Person of the Year Award at the organization’s fundraising gala, which will be held April 20 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, in Cambridge. Lenita Reason to receive MAPS Jorge Fidalgo Community Service AwardLenita Reason, the executive director of the Brazilian Worker Center (BWC), will be honored with the MAPS Jorge Fidalgo Community Service Award.

Source: The Herald January 05, 2024 05:26 UTC