Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico and the people of Puerto Rico are incredibly resilient, but they have been through more in the past five years than anyone could possibly get through alone.
Already experiencing the effects of a decade-long recession, Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017, followed by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake in 2020, the ongoing effects of the pandemic, and Hurricane Fiona’s catastrophic flooding in 2022.
I hope to post more resources as I learn of them. If you have any to suggest, please let me know.
The Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust
Their mission is to foster, protect and conserve the environmental, archaeological and cultural resources of Vieques. Donate here.
Fellow Boricua kidlit author, Mia Garcia, maintains a running list of organizations in PR working on the ground
Click here to learn how to donate
Para la naturaleza
This group aims to protect lands of high ecological value in Puerto Rico. Donate here.
The Sato Project
We rescued our beloved Luna through the Sato Project shortly after Hurricane Maria. You can learn about adopting a sato here and donate here.
Rescate Playas Borinquen
A “community-based stewardship dedicated to the restoration and protection of the natural resources and outdoor recreational areas around Punta Borinquen in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico with the vision of creating a northwestern ecological & recreational corridor for the island.” Donate here. Recommended by my friend Ricky, who has volunteered with them firsthand.
Lee Conmigo
Fostering children’s literature, including raising awareness of the importance of reading and providing resources to children in Puerto Rico. Donate here.
Comedores Sociales de Puerto Rico
Seeking to eradicate hunger in Puerto Rico. Donate here.
Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos
The first shelter for women survivors of domestic violence in Puerto Rico in 1979, la Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos is doing incredible work to protects and assists women and children survivors in PR. I used to volunteer with them in high school and they have locations throughout the island. Donate here.
Techos Pa’ Mi Gente
Dedicated to the construction of permanent roofs and housing rehabilitation in communities affected by natural disasters. Donate here.
Taller Salud
A community-based organization dedicated to improving women's access to healthcare, reducing violence in community settings, and fostering economic development through education and activism. Donate here.
Casa Pueblo
Committed to appreciating and protecting natural, cultural and human resources in Puerto Rico. Donate here.
IDEBAJO
Formed by a coalition of communities and organizations (environmental, fishing and agricultural), they work for the socioeconomic inclusion of the communities they serve, and for the protection of their natural and cultural heritage. Their work is based on the transformation of the excluded communities of the south east region of Puerto Rico through the defense of the natural and cultural heritage and the endogenous community sustainable development. Donate here.
Plenitud PR
An educational farm and community dedicated to service and sustainability. Donate here.