The US Department of Treasury approved Puerto Rico’s plan to use some $75.6 million for the Homeowner Assistance Program to help homeowners who have faced difficulties paying the mortgage on their primary residence, and other housing-related expenses, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This program is aimed at preventing mortgage defaults, home foreclosures and the loss […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $50 million in 118 partnerships to expand access to conservation assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry. Three of those partnerships — with Pecan Street Inc., Rural Advancement Foundation International‐USA, and the Rural Coalition — will benefit Puerto Rico communities, according to the agency. The Equity Conservation Cooperative […]
The TOTE Group’s maritime companies have partnered with Global Citizen USA to ensure hundreds of families in Alaska and Puerto Rico received toys in time for the holidays. TOTE worked with logistics partners Carlile, Ryder Systems, Tropical Shipping, DM Transport and OM Transport to provide transportation and warehousing services to deliver 23,400 toys to more […]
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