by Carolina Reveron-Arias | Sep 18, 2018 | News
The Hogar Forjadores de Esperanza lost the roof of the kitchen, the dining room, and some rooms. Your donation was instrumental in the reconstruction of this home, which was awarded more than $ 12,000 for the purchase of construction materials. El Hogar Forjadores de...
by Carolina Reveron-Arias | Sep 14, 2018 | News
Puerto Rico Rise Up participated amongst other organizations in the Volunteer Service Fair as part of The TASIS School in Dorado Wellness Week 2018-2019. Our artistic director, Ricardo Díaz, enjoyed the two-day event, in which students had the opportunity to learn...
by Puerto Rico Rise Up | Sep 5, 2018 | News
On Friday, August 31, 2018, we donated 5 generators to the wonderful people of Vieques Love. These generators will serve many communities in the municipality of Vieques where many are still without power!
by Puerto Rico Rise Up | Aug 30, 2018 | News
A long-awaited analysis of Hurricane Maria’s deadly sweep through Puerto Rico prompted the government on Tuesday to sharply increase the official death toll. The government now estimates that 2,975 people died as a result of the disaster and its effects, which...
by Puerto Rico Rise Up | Aug 15, 2018 | News
It’s been nearly 11 months since Hurricane Maria terrorized Puerto Rico, decimating the island’s farmlands, power grid and homes ― and likely claiming hundreds and hundreds of lives in its wake. Independent investigations conducted separately by The New York Times,...
by Puerto Rico Rise Up | Aug 1, 2018 | News
Blue tarps still dot rooftops, homes lack electricity needed to refrigerate medicines, and clinics chip away at debts incurred from running generators. Yet despite these residual effects from last year’s devastating hurricanes, Puerto Rico is moving ahead with...
