
Under Carmen’s leadership, Caridad has grown exponentially, going from helping five families in 2021 to serving 46 families in 2024. The organization’s impact is deeply personal, offering hands-on, one-on-one support with love and encouragement. Carmen and her team work tirelessly to empower single mothers to build better futures….furthering their education, starting their own businesses, owning their own homes, and raising their children in safe, healthy, and nurturing environments.
Caridad’s story is a powerful reminder that with compassion, community, and a shared vision, lives can be transformed. Carmen’s unwavering belief in the potential of others continues to inspire everyone she meets, making her journey one of resilience, gratitude, and boundless hope.

Caridad Inc. would like to honor the memory of Mr. Jerry Van Winter for the humanitarian and financial support he gave our organization for the first 12 years of its existence. Jerry Van Winter was the owner of Computer Packages Inc., the company Caridad’s founder, Carmen Schloner, worked at for 30 years.
Jerry had a passion for helping those who needed it the most—the sick, the poor, single mothers, immigrants. He firmly believed in giving people opportunities and the necessary tools to get ahead and fulfill their dreams.
Jerry’s formula for success was: Education + Hard Work = Success. This mission drives our organization forward to this day.
Caridad thanks Jerry Van Winter for all the help he gave us. Without him, we would not be in existence today. We continue to honor his legacy by working hard and helping others.
Si se puede! Yes, we can do it!