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[ms traditional]

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@sunshine45 wrote:

There was a meeting with state officials, Hartford Latino community leaders, and the office of the Governor of Puerto Rico.

During this call the Representative from Puerto Rico made it very clear that at this point monetary donations are the best way to help immediately. They do not have the infrastructure in place to handle getting donations received, let alone stored and distributed safely. There are many relief agencies you can donate to but he asked to channel donations to this non profit set up specifically for Hurricane Irma which has now been overwhelmed by Hurricane Maria.

http://unidosporpuertorico.com/en/

United for Puerto Rico: Together Changing Paths

United for Puerto Rico is an initiative brought forth by the First lady of Puerto Rico, Beatriz Rosselló in collaboration with the private sector, with the purpose of providing aid and support to those affected in Puerto Rico by the passage of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane María.

Puerto Rico needs your support. Join us and help Puerto Rico recover!

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@sunshine45@ @Noel7  United for Puerto Rico is the fund that the former presidents' fund One America Appeal is supporting.

[Noel7]

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@sunshine45 wrote:

There was a meeting with state officials, Hartford Latino community leaders, and the office of the Governor of Puerto Rico.

During this call the Representative from Puerto Rico made it very clear that at this point monetary donations are the best way to help immediately. They do not have the infrastructure in place to handle getting donations received, let alone stored and distributed safely. There are many relief agencies you can donate to but he asked to channel donations to this non profit set up specifically for Hurricane Irma which has now been overwhelmed by Hurricane Maria.

http://unidosporpuertorico.com/en/

United for Puerto Rico: Together Changing Paths

United for Puerto Rico is an initiative brought forth by the First lady of Puerto Rico, Beatriz Rosselló in collaboration with the private sector, with the purpose of providing aid and support to those affected in Puerto Rico by the passage of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane María.

Puerto Rico needs your support. Join us and help Puerto Rico recover!

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THANK YOU @sunshine45 !

Earlier today, I read JLo supports the First Lady of PR charity.

[Noel7]

Puerto Rico running out of drinking water.  

MSNBC

[sunshine45]

@ms traditional

thanks, i am aware of that one also and it is wonderful that the former presidents came together on that. those funds get distributed to all four areas.....texas, florida, puerto rico, virgin islands.

the link that i posted goes directly to the website by the first lady of puerto rico (the governors wife.) funds will go directly to puerto rico.

[hennypenny]

Direct Relief is in my town and is very reputable. They send medical supplies etc to needed areas.

[ms traditional]

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@sunshine45 wrote:

@ms traditional

thanks, i am aware of that one also and it is wonderful that the former presidents came together on that. those funds get distributed to all four areas.....texas, florida, puerto rico, virgin islands.

the link that i posted goes directly to the website by the first lady of puerto rico (the governors wife.) funds will go directly to puerto rico.

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@sunshine45  that is great for those who want money to go only to PR. i mentioned the presidential connection to give that fund the benefit of their imprimatur.  

[Katcat1]

I would think that the money donated goes in one big pot to help out everyone but I may be wrong.  Call Salvation Army as they do so much for people and see if they have something set up for Puerto Rico.

[Noel7]

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@Katcat1 wrote:

I would think that the money donated goes in one big pot to help out everyone but I may be wrong.  Call Salvation Army as they do so much for people and see if they have something set up for Puerto Rico.

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Hi @Katcat1

We donated for Florida and Texas right away, and for getting pets taken care of.  I want to do one I know will go directly to PR.

It's so upsetting that they lost everything and are running out of water.  I am guessing most of the milk for babies and formula is in powder form but there is no water.  The mothers must be so afraid.

[sunshine45]

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@Noel7 wrote:

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@Katcat1 wrote:

I would think that the money donated goes in one big pot to help out everyone but I may be wrong.  Call Salvation Army as they do so much for people and see if they have something set up for Puerto Rico.

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Hi @Katcat1

We donated for Florida and Texas right away, and for getting pets taken care of.  I want to do one I know will go directly to PR.

It's so upsetting that they lost everything and are running out of water.  I am guessing most of the milk for babies and formula is in powder form but there is no water.  The mothers must be so afraid.

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@Noel7

i have also given money to funds for florida and texas. i also had amvets pick up several bags of clothing and canned goods that were going to florida and texas.  that is why i wanted something directly for puerto rico.

[Noel7]

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@sunshine45 wrote:

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@Noel7 wrote:

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@Katcat1 wrote:

I would think that the money donated goes in one big pot to help out everyone but I may be wrong.  Call Salvation Army as they do so much for people and see if they have something set up for Puerto Rico.

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Hi @Katcat1

We donated for Florida and Texas right away, and for getting pets taken care of.  I want to do one I know will go directly to PR.

It's so upsetting that they lost everything and are running out of water.  I am guessing most of the milk for babies and formula is in powder form but there is no water.  The mothers must be so afraid.

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@Noel7

i have also given money to funds for florida and texas. i also had amvets pick up several bags of clothing and canned goods that were going to florida and texas.  that is why i wanted something directly for puerto rico.

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Hi @sunshine45

Yes, it feels so desperate there.