The Sandwich Generation refers to an individual who is caring for aging parents alongside raising children. It’s understandably a taxing scenario to act as a caregiver to dependents on both ends — and sometimes a little outside help is the only answer. We recently bumped into a Puerto Rico mom
Puerto Rico Network
It Takes a Village: Long Term Disaster Recovery a Collective Effort
When Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, many have criticized the disaster response by the government to support the territory in getting back on its feet. “I think that the fact that we are not a state has essentially given the platform for the Administration to give a different
Beyond Bandaids? Puerto Rico Still Struggling Nearly 2 Years After Hurricane Maria
When Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, conditions were so drastic that some families fled stateside where other forms of support were more prominent. Among those, Cristina Fuentes left with her husband and three children to Connecticut to start anew, according to a Journal Inquirer article. “It’s been a
What Can a Diaper Really Do? A Lot More Than You Think.
Things have always been tough for many in Puerto Rico, with poverty affecting nearly half the population (the current rate is 43.5 percent). Since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017, many in the U.S. territory saw their lives take a downward turn. Like one Puerto Rico family we heard from recently.
Crying Over Cloth: Diaper Gifts Impact Furloughed Employees in Puerto Rico
When it comes to diaper changes, most commonly a baby might shed a tear or two – but in our situation, we see many adults crying, too. With the government shutdowns in early 2019, our team at Jake’s Diapers organized efforts to help individuals impacted by the situation. We leveraged
Hurricane Maria: How Many People Really Died?
Many reports about Hurricane Maria that hit Puerto Rico in 2017 count about 3,000 lives lost as a result of the disaster. Long-term struggles with poverty, lack of access to electricity and essential resources as a result of storm damage cause people to question that final number. And, some believe
The Importance of Frequent Diaper Changes
Much of the work we do at Jake’s Diapers is a story that unfolds between the lines. We look beyond the obvious poverty problems that drive global health issues to understand true needs that contribute to the overall quality of life. While poverty has been a long-term struggle in Puerto
Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts in 2018
The people of Puerto Rico spent a lot of time waiting in 2018. After Hurricane Maria struck in fall 2017, many areas already struggling with poverty were even further devastated — and restoration efforts for electricity, running water and other recovery would be a long time coming. For example, Jake’s
‘Tis the Season For Giving Back
‘Tis the Season for giving back, and with #GivingTuesday upon us, we’d like to celebrate the ways our community partners have supported us. Loraine, a Puerto Rico mom of three (ages 9, 3 and 1), has been a vital piece of our support puzzle to connect with those in need
Project Update: Helping Children in Puerto Rico
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