More than a year after Hurricane Maria devastated already struggling areas in Puerto Rico, families continue to recover in the aftermath that has taken an emotional toll on the country. Crisis hotlines reported an influx of calls near the 1-year anniversary last month – nearly 600 a day. Reports list
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Update: Give Women & Girls Dignity, Period
Youth understand when their family is struggling in poverty. Money pains are obvious, and it can impact individuals in various ways. For young girls, this can lead to difficulties as their mature into puberty and start their periods: all of a sudden, the need to afford menstrual hygiene supplies adds
Project Update: Children’s Shelter in Puerto Rico
When Hurricane Maria hit in September 2017, Loraine’s daughter was just weeks old. She breastfed and already owned a set of cloth diapers, so she was secure in taking care of her infant despite the devastation the storm brought. “It didn’t cross my mind to think that people were having
Giving Tuesday India & Daan Utsav
As the seasons shift and we start to bundle our little ones in jackets, switch from sandals to cozy socks and shoes – we also know the holiday season isn’t too far around the corner. The holidays, among many things, are a time for generosity to expand and multiply –
Project Update: Hope in Guatemala
June 3, 2018, is a day that Guatemala will never forget. Fuego Volcano erupted with a series of volcanic explosions and pyroclastic flows; sending a cloud of burning gas, rocks, and boiling ash out over nearby communities. An untold amount of people lost their lives immediately. Many more experienced serious health challenges,
Support Puerto Rico Tomorrow!
Tomorrow is the 1-year anniversary of the day Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. With the recent news of a largely increased number of deaths, our local partners share progress among ongoing devastation and recovery in the area as we prepare for a big fundraiser tomorrow. Poverty was already widespread throughout the
A New School Year
Youth in Puerto Rico kicked off a new school year this month, nearly one year after Hurricane Maria left many displaced from their homes and in devastating circumstances for months to come. Displacement from your home creates a number of challenges. While many people recognize that replacing your safe shelter
Poca a Poca, Puerto Rico is Rebuilding. Thank You For Helping Jesulis.
Wow. We can hardly believe we are approaching one year since Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricanes Irma & Maria. Poco a poco (little by little), Puerto Rico is rebuilding, thanks to you. It is you that has made a lasting impact on the life of Jesulis and other women just
Diapers for Children’s Shelter in Puerto Rico
It’s a common debate for many parents: is my income worth the cost of childcare? For many families in Puerto Rico, this question isn’t even worth asking: minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, childcare enrollment is $250 or more and ongoing costs add up to $300 per month. Many jobs
ReHace: Rebuilding Communities with Hope
It is a joy to share with you the following letter, from one of our Diaper Drop partners, ReHace (Rebuilding Communities with Hope), a community outreach program of the Methodist Church of Puerto Rico. Through your generous support, we’ve been providing ReHace with cloth diapers for persons of all ages.