Sunset Park resident gives back by starting his own business
Strong ties, loyalty and new ventures were the themes on Friday, September 20 at the Opportunities for Better Tomorrow (OBT) in Sunset Park where entrepreneur Angel Lopez unveiled his new company “Novato Sports Apparel.” Lopez, a Port Authority police officer who attended OBT in 1996, was joined by wife and Chief Operating Officer for the company Elizabeth, Executive Director of OBT Randy Peers and current students during the ceremony.
“I want to thank God and my parents for the creating the foundation of what I now have. Unfortunately my parents are sick so they couldn’t be here today,” an emotional Lopez said during a touching display of pauses, hugs and tears.
OBT, founded in 1983, specializes in integrating GED classes for young adults who are not working or attending school. Through this program, these individuals can get back on track both academically and with career ambitions.