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Happy Philanthropy Day! At Filantropía Puerto Rico, we’re honored and proud to serve Puerto Rico’s vibrant philanthropic ecosystem. Thank you to everyone who works to make this island a more just and
equitable place.
Recognizing that Puerto Rico is going through a mental health crisis, the Fundación Ángel Ramos (FAR) and
the Universidad Albizu (UA) have made an alliance to launch a media campaign and workshops that provide psychosocial support to communities, as well as to the teams of the non-profit organizations that assist them during the recovery process.
FAR is also holding the 25th edition of their prestigious Premio Tina Hills, an award that recognizes the excellence and trajectory of local nonprofits.
To explore some of the past winners, visit their webpage!
In tune with their mission of supporting the development and well being of Puerto Rican communities, Fundación Segarra Boerman has announced the recipients of their latest round of grants, where 12 local
nonprofits will be impacted.
Visit their Facebook
page to see all the selected organizations!
The Fundación de Mujeres en Puerto Rico is focused on strengthening the 33 organizations that support the women and LGBTTIQ+ populations on the
island, through general operating grants and administrative help.
Read more about their work in supporting feminist organizations, particularly during emergencies, here.
In their efforts to provide wider access to the arts for everyone in Puerto Rico, Titín Foundation supported the Encuentro Puertorriqueño de Gestión
Cultural during the month of November. The program brought together representatives of a wide range of artistic, educational and community organizations to hold talks, panels and workshops that address the reality of cultural work on the island and in the diaspora.
As part of The Starbucks Foundation’s Global Community Impact Grants program, Baristas del Caribe nominated Puerto Rico Food Bank to receive a $15,000 grant to support the nonprofit’s
“Mochila Alegre” program to mitigate hunger, improve nutrition, and quality of life for 300 vulnerable children in Puerto Rico.
Read more on this effort combating child poverty and hunger here.
Following the devastation from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico, Dallas-Fort Worth-based retailer, JCPenney, announced it is donating
up to 55,000 units of merchandise to Puerto Ricans in need through United Way de Puerto Rico.
In hopes of assisting in the recovery process of the communities affected by Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico, Insurance and financial services provider Cuna Mutual Group
granted through its foundation $20,000 to nonprofits Techos pa’ mi Gente and Waves Ahead. Techos pa’ mi Gente focuses on the construction of roofs and the rehabilitation of homes in communities affected by
natural disasters, while Waves Ahead focuses on supporting the older LGBT+ population and women heads of households.
Through two events held in the US mainland, Friends of Puerto Rico collected more than $30,000 destined to two nonprofit
entities that carry out Puerto Rico recovery efforts: Techos pa mi Gente and PRxPR.
As part of its 50th anniversary on the island, Edwards Lifesciences announced new donations totaling $50,000 to seven community service and health
organizations in Puerto Rico through the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation. The recipients of the donations provide services to the community ranging from preventative health services to childhood development and environmental sustainability.
Read more on this donation focusing on health and the environment here.
Decolonizing Global Health held a conference focused on Bad Bunny’s newest music video and how it connects to climate change and US imperialism. After the film screening,
they discussed how this relates to the legacy of colonialism on the island and fundraise for post-Fiona recovery efforts and long-term well-being in these communities.
FCPR has opened submissions for the Fondo de Becas McConnell Valdés/Antonio Escudero Viera, directed to Law students of the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus.