Puerto Rico gov signs bill exempting nonprofits from certificate fees
September 13, 2024
Nonprofits providing free services to government agencies will no longer pay for eligibility certificates. #NewsismyBusiness
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$100M socio-educational initiative Proyecto Oasis breaks ground in San Juan
September 10, 2024
The community-based investment to benefit families in Villa Prades. #NewsismyBusiness
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United Way of Puerto Rico invested $4.3M in FY24 efforts
July 26, 2024
The $4.3 million is split between $2.5 million in community investment and $1.8 million in programmatic investment. #NewsismyBusiness
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El Otro Puerto Rico approaches gubernatorial candidates on affordable housing
July 18, 2024
The nonprofit wants candidates to take a stand on the proposal and clearly define how they plan to address the housing issue. #NewsismyBusiness
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Study: Only 1.5% of grant funds in Puerto Rico go to gender, reproductive rights
June 11, 2024
The nonprofit works for social transformation by supporting organizations led by women and non-binary people that promote their comprehensive well-being. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rican ecofeminist selected for Rockefeller Foundation’s climate fellowship
June 6, 2024
Mariolga Reyes-Cruz was chosen to advance a regenerative farming project in Puerto Rico as part of the Big Bets Climate Fellows program. #NewsismyBusiness
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Popular to spin off Echar Pa’Lante program into new nonprofit
May 7, 2024
Gloria Viscasillas, who worked at Banco Popular and served as integrative leader of the Echar Pa’Lante initiatives, will direct the new entity. #NewsismyBusiness
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Report: Some Puerto Rico Act 22 beneficiaries evade donation rule
April 11, 2024
Transparency groups explore what they called “questionable charitable giving practices” to maintain tax breaks. #NewsismyBusiness
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Kinesis Foundation opens call for college scholarship, Bright Stars programs
April 11, 2024
Applications for the competitive scholarship must be submitted by May 24, through Kinesis’ website. #NewsismyBusiness
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La Y en El Yunque program trains 25 new entrepreneurs
April 9, 2024
The nonprofit incorporated professional practical experiences for the benefit of participants through agreements with four allied organizations. #NewsismyBusiness
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Goodwill Industries Indiana to launch retail, social programs in Puerto Rico
April 5, 2024
The Indiana Goodwill operation set its sights on Puerto Rico, as it was one of a few geographies in the United States without an assigned location. #NewsismyBusiness
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Nonprofit gets $3.7M federal grant to address early childhood mental health
April 3, 2024
The Network for the Rights of Children and Youth will implement a multi-year mental health program and against educational lag in early childhood because of the natural disasters that Puerto Rico has experienced. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s primary airport provides fundraising space for nonprofits
March 26, 2024
The Puerto Rico Down Syndrome Foundation becomes the first to showcase its cause and gather donations at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. #NewsismyBusiness
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Platform launched to ease access to $107B in federal funds
March 20, 2024
Liga de Ciudades’ funds navigator will facilitate Puerto Rican towns’ search for climate and infrastructure project subsidies. #NewsismyBusiness
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Americorps invested $12M in Puerto Rico’s communities in 2023
February 12, 2024
The nonprofit brought together more than 1,000 members and volunteers who served 97 locations throughout Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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