The Foundation for Puerto Rico is a local nonprofit that provides "resources, training, funding and networks" in order to "improve the local economy," according to the organization's website. The Puerto Rican Civic Club, based in San Jose, California, is taking donations via PayPal for solar lights, propane and gas generators in order to "keep the lights on or food and medicine cold." The Foundation for Puerto Rico Stephanie Rojas / AP Photo Puerto Rican Civic Club A home is submerged in floodwaters caused by Hurricane Fiona in Cayey, Puerto Rico. The kitchen is currently accepting financial donations to help aid their efforts. Comedores Sociales de Puerto RicoĬomedores Sociales de Puerto Rico is a community-based, local kitchen with the goal of ending food insecurity in Puerto Rico. Jose Jimenez / Getty Images Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Ricoįundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico ( The Puerto Rico Community Foundation) has been working to increase access to renewable energy, drinking water, housing and education for people living on the island for over 35 years. With a focus on reducing the time between when a disaster hits and when relief efforts can begin, the group announced via Twitter that when it's safe a "team will be on the ground to assess the damage and assist those impacted." Downed power lines on a road in Cayey, Puerto Rico. SBP is a nonprofit disaster-relief organization based in New Orleans and started by a married couple after Hurricane Katrina. Taller SaludĪ local non-profit led by women, Taller Salud is taking monetary donations, as well as asking people to donate non-perishable food items - like pasta sauce - other cooking essentials (like sofrito, garlic and onions), and additional items like disposable containers, toiletries, cutlery, gallons of water, water filters and solar lanterns. The Hispanic Federation is a coalition of local organizations - including La Maraña and ViequesLove - that help to rebuild homes, health centers and farms, as well as meet both the short- and long-term needs of the island through community-based projects.Ĭurrently, the Hispanic Federation on the ground in Puerto Rico providing emergency relief services. The following is a list of verified 501c(3) charities assisting Puerto Rico's citizens in their time of need.
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