Through the United Way, our local team members helped deliver 17 power generators to non-profit groups including Esperanza para la Vejez, Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Epilepsia, Cuerpo de Voluntario de Emergencias Médicas, IDDIFCO Yauco, IDDIFCO Guánica, Centro Madre Dominga, Celia y Harris Bunker, and Make a Wish.
“Having grown up in Puerto Rico, I felt extremely proud to be able to give back to my community during such a critical time of need. Island families prioritize their access to power and supplies over everything else and during devastating events such as Hurricane Fiona, these generators and care packages will help keep communities in good spirits,” said Winnie Irizarry, our Infrastructure Group Project Manager.
We also delivered 500 food boxes and water for distribution through community groups such as Corredor del Yaguazo, which promotes natural resources conservation; Vietnam Estudia, an afternoon tutoring project; Hogar Ayuda al Refugio, an organization that seeks to reduce the number of women drug users; and Asociacion Pro Juventud, which supports young people in need.
