Hurricane Fiona Relief Efforts for Puerto Rico: How You Can Help
As you may have already heard, on September 18, 2022 Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Fiona. As a Puerto Rican [luckily outside the island when the hurricane struck] I cannot just sit around and do nothing to help. I have gathered a few ways in which you too can help.
"Hurricane María marked the lives of all Puerto Ricans. In September 2017 a group of supportive people from the west and diaspora self-summoned to form a brigade to respond to the immediate necessities of the communities after the passage of María. During those efforts we gathered debris, opened paths, and handed out groceries, water filters, awnings, and other necessary essentials to propitiate a recovery process after this emergency. Thanks to the support of hundreds of people and organizations we were able to reconstruct 14 residencies affected by Hurricane María.
Three years after the passage of María, we have responded with coordinated support in the wake of the earthquakes in the south and west and we continue working to propitiate the development of our communities through mutual support, art, music, and activism. Click here for more information."
Paypal: brigadasolidariaoeste@gmail.com
Ath Móvil: brigadasolidaria
"Fundación Sin Límites is a non-profit organization based on a community committed to assisting the social development and community self-management of marginalized communities in Puerto Rico, with projects led by young Puerto Ricans. Our efforts are centered on directing the leadership and local capacity, accompanying them with a focus that promotes the integral development of children, adolescents, and adults as a means of change in their communities and our society. We are an organization founded and directed by adolescents dedicated to working with our communities and investing in their futures, creating conscience about the challenges they face and taking action to understand their specific needs. " Click here for more information.
"Taller Salud is a community based feminist organization dedicated to improving women’s access to health care, to reducing violence within the community and to encourage economic growth through education and activism. Founded in 1979, Taller Salud is an independent, non-government based, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization." Click here for more information.
Ath Móvil: /TallerSalud
Check or Money Order:
Taller Salud
P.O. Box 524
Loíza, P.R. 00772
"Corporación La Fondita de Jesús is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) dedicated to transforming the lives of people without homes and those living in vulnerable communities in Puerto Rico." Click here for more information.
Ath Móvil: /LaFonditaDeJesus
Bank Deposit: Banco Popular #017-128374
Check or Money Order:
Corporación La Fondita de Jesús
P.O. Box 19384
San Juan, P.R. 00910-1384
"The Red Por los Derechos de la niñez works in 32 of the island's municipalities to protect and save the lives of children and their families, especially those living in the context of violence. We work with love and happiness to protect them, defend their rights, and help them achieve their full potential." Click here for more information.
ATH Móvil: /AlberguesPR
PayPal: AlberguesPR
"Techos Pa’ Mi Gente (TPMG Corp.) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the construction of dignified rooftops and the rehabilitation of households in communities affected by natural disasters. It contributes to improving the quality of life of the individuals that make up these communities. It promotes self-management and provides training in the basic skills of construction to promote resilience." Click here for more information.
Paypal: @TechosPaMiGente
ATH Móvil: /TPMGCorp
Venmo: @TPMG-CORP
Bank Deposit: Banco Popular #014468646
There is nothing we can do to avoid natural disasters, but there IS something we can do to help those in need. Anything, even a dollar, makes a difference. If you are not able to donate, you can always donate your time and volunteer or share this information with others. It might take us years to go back to what we used to be, but together we shall rise again. Thank you.
- XO The Creative Mouse
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