How a pair of Haitian immigrants are helping Hispanic and African communities in need

How a pair of Haitian immigrants are helping Hispanic and African communities in need

As a child growing up in a Haitian immigrant family on Long Island, Astrid Fidelia was often the one to translate for her parents. Those long walks up and down the stairs of their colonial home, relaying answers between visitors and her non-English-speaking parents, taught her how to ask questions — and how to serve others. “I realized early on that giving back and helping others was just part of who I am,” Fidelia said. That spirit of service e…