Disaster Response Puerto Rico Project #36391

Let's give 500 families in Puerto Rico a safe home

by Puerto Rico Rises, Corp.

Let's give 500 families in Puerto Rico a safe home

Project Report | May 29, 2019
With firm foundation - Donors Report May 2019

By Sara Lopez | Foundress & CEO

While it is true that measuring in numbers the impacts that a nonprofit organization carries out to reflect its scope and effectiveness, I still prefer to do it by names, by smiles, by dreams, to being able to continue feeling empathy with their needs but at the same time being able to continue providing the energy required to help them lift and recovers is what confirms us that our roots are anchored in firm terrain. I could say that Don Tito was given almost $5k in construction materials, but I prefer to say that we bring him the hope that he will have his home back. That Kenny was given 500 blocks and 75 wood panels, but the reality is that what we really put in her hands was the opportunity to return with their children to a safe home, which only remained ruins from Hurricane Maria.

I will write in our report that we put into Vicente and Carmen's house reconstruction over 3 months of hard work, hundreds of hours from more than 55 volunteers, but what we really did was to move out of their misery an elder couple that was living for 10 months in an 8 x 8 space filled with rats covered in mold, to a totally new humble house filled this time with laughter, respect and dignity.

Your donations not only help to pay for the material, transportation, and labor, but you, as a donor and supporter to this project, are helping the people in need right now, but also future generations to have a better quality of life and that is what is going to be your legacy.

Thank you for your support and donations, but mostly, thanks for sharing your heart and generosity with all these wonderful people and for trusting in us as the channel to make it possible.

Sara López
Foundress & CEO
Puerto Rico Rises

Links:

Organization Official Website

Attachments:

DONORS_REPORT_CTM_MAY_2019.pdf (PDF)

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Feb 25, 2019
More than 32 families homes already fixed!

By Sara Lopez | Foundress CEO

On behalf of our Board of Directors, volunteers, and program participants, I would like to thank you for your generous donation which helped us to finished repairs in 32 houses.

Puerto Rico Rises received the important news that the necessary construction materials to rebuild an additional 200 houses has been awarded, which fills our hearts with hope. This extend our program and bring us the opportunity to help many more families. As of today, there are more than 52,000 families in Puerto Rico reported as still living in terrible conditions with no roof or away from home.

Enclosed you will find the map pointing to the homes aligned to be rebuilt. We still need to raise the funds to cover the labor expenses. Approximate 91 people have returned to their home already, thanks to the efforts of our program 'Con Tus Manos' and the support from donors like you.

Also we have linked the video, In only 10 days, that resume every single mission and the impact our organization have done in hundreds of homes all over Puerto Rico, in a short period of time. It is an eye opening recap of how much we can do with the support of our donors, the way to make you part of the whole journey, and the impact we are making.

Since the very beginning we have made it clear than transparency is key to build stronger relationships. We recognized that you, as a donor, have all the right to know how we manage your donations and the impact it made. We will keep you informed.

Blessings!

Sara Lopez

Foundress & CEO

Fixing Marlenes' Roof - Utuado

Building foundation for a new home

All new windows and back wall Ruth house - Naguabo

More material been delivered

Links:

Attachments:

Con Tus Manos - February Report (PDF)

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