Friday, September 29, 2017

How to help the People of Puerto Rico


Hurricane Maria simply devastated Puerto Rico.  There is no other way to describe it.  It may be months, MONTHS before electricity is restored to the island.  And the citizens of Puerto Rico are US Citizens.

The following are charities offering aid to Puerto Rico.  Pick one and donate:


Catholic Charities

Donate today to support our disaster relief efforts. Please note: 100 percent of funds raised will go directly towards disaster efforts. Call 1-800-919-9338 to donate by phone, or click here

Samaritans Purse
Samaritan's Purse stands ready to respond at a moment’s notice whenever and wherever disaster strikes. We specialize in meeting critical needs for victims of conflict, disaster, famine, and epidemics throughout the world, often working through ministry partners on the ground. We provide food, water, shelter, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ.  Click here to donate

Catholic Relief Services -

Friends of Puerto Rico, a charity organization based in Washington, DC, set up a Hurricane Maria Recovery Fund that it hopes will raise $75,000 to rebuild homes and infrastructure.

The Food Bank (Banco de Alimentos) of Puerto Rico is asking for monetary and non-perishable food donations to distribute to Maria victims.

Feeding America, an organization based in Chicago, is also partnering with the food pantry. You can donate through either organization.

Habitat for Humanity - 
Click here to donate to a HFH Puerto Rico site.

Go Fund Me
Go Fund Me has numerous verified sites where you can help out the victims of Hurricane Maria.  Click here to donate

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