Agallas Equities, a New York-based private investment and development firm with ties to the Dominican Republic, distributed hundreds of Canastas Navideñas (Holiday food baskets) to families in the Villa Hermosa community of La Romana, Dominican Republic on December 19, 2025. The initiative aims to help families celebrate Nochebuena with dignity and togetherness, easing the burden of food insecurity during the holiday season.
Each basket contained staple items for a traditional holiday dinner, allowing families to gather and celebrate. This giveaway is part of Agallas Equities’ ongoing commitment to social responsibility and community engagement in the regions where it operates, as detailed on their website at www.agallasequities.com.
For Villa Hermosa resident Maria Francisco, the gesture provides more than food assistance. “This canasta is a blessing for my family and for our entire community,” said Francisco. “In these times, it means we can sit together on Nochebuena, share a traditional holiday dinner together, filled with joy and gratitude. Knowing that we are seen and supported during the holiday season means everything.”
Nelson Tejada, Partner and Co-founder of Agallas Equities, emphasized that giving back is deeply rooted in both personal values and the firm’s mission. “My grandmother taught me to give with your heart, not just with your hand,” said Tejada. “Supporting the communities that welcome us is not an obligation, it’s who we are. Moments like these in Villa Hermosa remind us why this work matters. We are proud to give back to a community we love and to offer our support during the holidays.”
As Agallas Equities continues to grow its operations in the Dominican Republic, community-based initiatives like the Villa Hermosa holiday giveaway will remain central to the firm’s mission and approach. The firm measures success not only in financial returns but through meaningful, lasting contributions to families and communities.
