FirstBank benefits 100 nonprofits during year-long 70th anniversary celebration
October 29, 2019
FirstBank recently wrapped up the year-long celebration of its 70th anniversary with a volunteer activity during which some 250 employees donated their time to perform cleaning, painting, gardening, restorations and recreational activities in more than 20 nonprofits in Puerto Rico, Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “At FirstBank we’re very committed to the communities we […]
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T-Mobile bestows $10K grants each to 3 P.R. nonprofits
September 20, 2019
On the two-year anniversary of Hurricane María’s devastating path through Puerto Rico, wireless carrier T-Mobile announced the first round of its T-Mobile Foundation Regional Grants for Puerto Rico, granting $10,000 each to Para la Naturaleza, Extra Bases Foundation and the Special Olympics. Since the hurricane devastated the island, T-Mobile has spared no expense to rebuild […]
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Direct Relief to distribute $8M in cash to 25 P.R.-based healthcare nonprofits
August 1, 2019
Twenty-five Puerto Rican healthcare nonprofits are set to receive a much-needed $8 million cash infusion from Direct Relief, the largest private, nongovernmental provider of health resources to Puerto Rico since Hurricane María. Recipients of the $8 million in grants will be announced Aug. 7, at La Ciudad de la Salud y Bienestar, a Direct Relief-sponsored event […]
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P.R. Community Foundation awards $95K in grants to Vieques, Culebra nonprofits
July 1, 2019
Seven nonprofit organizations in Vieques and Culebra received $95,000 in donations from the Hispanic Federation of Puerto Rico Recovery and Relief Fund, established by the Hispanic Federation in the Puerto Rico Community Foundation, to promote economic development and the conservation of the environment in both island municipalities. The organizations benefited in Vieques are: Vieques en […]
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NY Fed, P.R. Community Foundation partner to launch Investment Connection program
May 31, 2019
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in alliance with the Puerto Rico Community Foundation and Inclusiv, have joined to launch Investment Connection program, which seeks to connect local and U.S. mainland banks with community development projects on the island. The Investment Connection Program provides community organizations with a model that boosts an investment, donation […]
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Abarca employees pick 4 nonprofit partners for ‘Better Care Community Program’
May 24, 2019
More than 8,000 people will benefit from projects led by the four nonprofit organizations that Abarca employees selected as partners of its Better Care Community Program, the company announced. The program will support the efforts of health-related nonprofits that work to improve the quality of life of communities islandwide. After evaluating proposals from 50 applicant […]
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Abarca extends deadline to apply for ‘Community Better Care Program’
March 12, 2019
Abarca has extended until Mar. 14 the deadline to apply for the “Better Care Community Program,” a philanthropic initiative that aims to support nonprofit, health-related organizations that work to improve the quality of life of their communities on the island. Through the “Better Care Community Program,” designed and managed entirely by Abarca employees, three nonprofits […]
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Nonprofits seek to give northeast P.R. residents business development opportunities
February 26, 2019
Citizens residing in the northeast area of Puerto Rico who wish to develop a business idea will have the opportunity to participate in a business incubation program free of charge, as part of an initiative driven by several local nonprofits. The program consists of three cycles — pre-incubation, incubation and certification — begins on Mar. […]
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Clinton Foundation gets update on post-María recovery in Humacao
January 29, 2019
Foundation for Puerto Rico and P.E.C.E.S., as well as local small business owners, provided an update of its Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative to President Bill Clinton, Secretary Hillary Clinton, and members of the Clinton Foundation during their visit to Puerto Rico. Led by the Foundation, the Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative aims to support […]
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P.R. Nonprofit Capacity Building Network to boost grassroots organizations
January 23, 2019
The Puerto Rico Nonprofit Capacity Building Network is coming together to provide training, networking opportunities and funding for grassroots organizations across Puerto Rico. The goal is to increase their capacity to meet crucial community needs in areas such as housing, climate resilience, education and health, especially as the island recovers from Hurricanes Irma and María. […]
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500+ churches, nonprofits unite to request FEMA resources
December 31, 2018
A recently formed coalition of more than 500 churches is looking to get technical advice to maximize the reconstruction and recovery resources offered by FEMA Section 428.
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Hampton Inn by Hilton San Juan donates $65K to 6 nonprofits
December 6, 2018
Hampton Inn owner Bruce Edenton made the donations to different organizations through the Puerto Rico Community Foundation.
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Skift, Foundation for P.R. collaborate on Visitor’s Economy recovery initiatives
November 29, 2018
The Skift Foundation has been working with Foundation for Puerto Rico to share knowledge, new trends in the travel industry and their professional network.
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20 P.R. nonprofits split $260K from the ‘Mano Amiga’ program
November 21, 2018
The “Mano Amiga” program is designed to contribute to Puerto Rico social improvement by supporting the efforts of nonprofit entities.
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7 nonprofits receive Angel Ramos Foundation’s Tina Hills ’18 awards
November 19, 2018
Seven organizations, of different sizes and areas of action, were chosen winners of the Special Edition of the Tina Hills Award.
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