Angel Heart Pajama Project is the vision of Graciela Lopez, mother of the two co-founders, Maria Cuesta Patterson and Marty Croissant. In 1963, these three Cuban-born women immigrated to the United States to escape from political, religious, and economic distress.
During their early years of adjusting to a new language and culture, Graciela Lopez, always found the money or the means to purchase new pajamas and books to enrich her children’s lives.
The tradition was something the sisters looked forward to each holiday season. Graciela continued this tradition of giving pajamas and books during holidays and special occasions with her daughters, grandchildren, and now her great-granddaughter. (see more http://angelheartpajamaproject.org/about/history/ )
