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Mother's May
Stories of Mexican Motherhood: Love, Challenges, and Community
Through their love, care, and strength, mothers play a central role in shaping children’s early development from their very first breath. However, mothers are often balancing caregiving alongside paid work and other responsibilities. Thankfully, access to affordable childcare and support networks can help alleviate the heavy load working mothers carry, improving outcomes for both women […]
How is Mother’s Day Celebrated in Latin America?
In Latin American societies, mothers are viewed as the cornerstone of the family unit, embodying love, resilience, and wisdom. That is why Mother’s Day is one of the most significant holidays in the region, reflecting deep-rooted cultural values that hold historical and religious significance. This blog will delve into the unique ways in which Mexico, […]
Meet Connie: Full-time mom, businesswoman, and adventure enthusiast
Throughout the month of May, we’re celebrating you. We’re celebrating your role as a mother, the hilarious gifts you’ve received throughout the years, and even the traits that make you, you. You’re a spouse, a child, a professional, a dreamer, a creator ー anything and everything. The world at her feet Meet Connie, a.k.a. the […]
More for Mom: Six Mother’s Day Gifts that Mom Actually Kept
Whether you’re a mom or a child (well, maybe an adult who has given gifts to your mom), you can relate. At one time or another, you’ve received or given a unique gift handcrafted with love. Some are beautiful while others are… interesting. Not all gifts survive, but here are a few gifts made or […]
More for Mom: Celebrate Her with the Ria Money Transfer Mother’s Day App Promotion
It’s her special day. No matter when you celebrate Mother’s Day – or how – one thing remains true: it’s about more for mom. Just like last year, we’re celebrating all month. Plus, we have a $0 fee Mother’s Day promotion for new customers and a few other surprises in store throughout May. Get your […]
Meet Minoo: The Strong Mountain Her Daughter Can Rely On
As part of our Mother’s May series, we are celebrating another mom: Minoo. Like Lizeth, Minoo is an immigrant who moved to the United States to support her family. She’s also the mother of Yasamin, our colleague. In fact, much of Minoo’s story is about Yasamin, who currently works as a Senior Product Manager at […]
Meet Lizeth: Mom of Seven with a Ph.D. in Teenager Studies
This Mother’s May, we want to celebrate not only moms, but immigrants who made the journey – and sacrifice – to make a better life for themselves and their family. In fact, many of our employees here at Ria Money Transfer have done this, like Lizeth, a cashier living and working in Hesperia, California. With […]
Mother’s May: Thanking the Women Who Made It All Possible
With everything going on, it’s hard to believe that Mother’s Day is just around the corner for many countries worldwide. But, this year, celebrating moms is as important as ever. While Mother’s Day will be unusual for a lot of families in 2020, it may not be much different for moms and children who have […]
Customer Stories: Meet Ofelia, a loving, long-distance mother
By the time we reach Praça de Figueira, Ofelia’s photochromic lenses have turned purple. It’s a windy morning in early fall, but the sun is keeping the plaza at a pleasant temperature. Ofelia’s excited to participate but confesses showing up took some convincing from her sister. She says she’s not sure there’s a story to […]