Hurricane Irene (August 2011): Translator Gabby
773 views · Published 30 August 2011 · 2:42 · Indexed 14 November 2026
Channel: American Red Cross · 2011 · Nonprofits & Activism
Where: Red Cross shelter in Wilson, North Carolina Who: 17 year old shelter resident Gabrielle Alverez. She volunteered to serve as a translator for the Spanish speaking population of the shelter. In fact, as her family left to return to their home, "Gabby" stayed an extra day. Featured in this piece is a shelter worker, Brenda Pinder, who worked with "Gabby" and found she couldn't do her job without her.
