Our lives will never be the same!
"Our Puerto Rico Our Mission"
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Hurricane MariaSeptember 16, 2017 our lives changed forever and will never be the same. Hurricane Maria changed the lives of people worldwide. Puerto Rico and the surrounding islands were devastated, and help did not look like it was coming. The Puerto Rican Civic Club jumped into action after the storm. The PRCC was one of the first non-profits to have boots on the ground. We brought aid in the form of water, medical supplies, food, clothing, generators, Luci lights, and much more. Our efforts took us to Vieques, one of Puerto Ricco's islands located off the island's east side. Along with several other non-profits, we helped to rebuild homes and brought medical supplies and aid to the island for four days. US volunteer doctors and nurses brought comfort and medical assistance to the people of Vieques.
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The donations poured out and the Puerto Rican Civic Club delivered groceries, Generators, Solar lights, Water filters, WATER, Help to build homes, and make families feel safe.
The Puerto Rican Civic Club partnered with other Non-Profits to bring relief to Vieques
Support Vieques (MSV)
Next Mission Trip Scheduled for July 2019
Support Vieques (MSV)
Next Mission Trip Scheduled for July 2019
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Working together to make a difference.
On January 4th, 2019, during Three Kings Day weekend, toys were given to children in Utuado. It was at this event the Puerto Rican Civic Club of San Jose, CA, Puerto Rico Somos Gente, Helping Hands for Puerto Rico and Redes Ebenezer came to an agreement to work together on a mission together in Vieques. The purpose of the mission is to rehabilitate homes in Vieques while providing basic medical necessities to families in need during July 8th – July 15th.
Puerto Rican Civic Club of San Jose, CA
Maria (Tita) Acevedo
Spearheaded initial Vieques mission in 2018 and identified many homes that still require basic necessities. Will carry brunt of financial responsibilities between logistics, transportation of materials, transportation of volunteers and maritime transportation to and from Vieques, lodging and food in Vieques. The PR Civic Club of San Jose, CA committed itself to bring in other entities to encourage communities to be resilient. The organization will to provide at least 5 volunteers, kitchen appliances for severe cases (amount not determined) and clothing. Until arrival to Puerto Rico for MSV, will be in an advisory role and providing resources to ensure missions is accomplished, assisting Puerto Rico Somos Gente and Helping Hands for Puerto Rico by means of supervision.
Puerto Rico Somos Gente, Inc.
Joseph L. Cortes Lugo
Was part of initial Vieques mission in 2018. Is supplying materials and equipment for each of the 15-17 homes through FEMA Valor program. Will co-manage transportation alongside Native Ministries, will coordinate with other organizations on logistics, and ensure meals are provided for each day along with volunteers to cook. Will set meeting with Mayor of Vieques for potential collaboration. Visiting homes in Vieques, conducting reconnaissance, evaluating homes in need and completing applications for families. Is donating 100 meals to families in need and clothing. There will be 10 volunteers committed from organization.
Helping Hands for Puerto Rico
Raymond Collazo
Committed to acquiring at least 200 solar lanterns, has submitted proposals for volunteer & materials (diapers, medical supplies, sneakers) transportation to JetBlue from mainland US to PR and back. Will assist in transportation of materials to Vieques prior to mission. Visiting homes in Vieques, conducting reconnaissance, evaluating homes in need and completing applications for families. Will bring at least 5 volunteers. Is purchasing t-shirts for volunteers.
Redes Ebenezer
Alex Strubbe
Will assist in the purchase of food for volunteers.
Native Ministries
Santos Torres
Planning and managing logistics for transportation of materials and coordination of volunteers in Vieques. Acquired truck for transportation of materials to and back from Vieques.
TENT Ministries
Jason Ayala
Acquiring sneakers for children, medical supplies for the sick and will provide prayer/divine inspiration to families seeking God. Committed to providing at least 5 volunteers.
Brigadas de Amor y Enlace
Wanda Camacho
Has committed to providing 5 carpenters, activities for children and 1 chef.
PNW Relief
Nicky Colon
Will supply 2 machines to check blood pressure, 10 machines to check blood sugar and power tools.
Puerto Rican Civic Club of San Jose, CA
Maria (Tita) Acevedo
Spearheaded initial Vieques mission in 2018 and identified many homes that still require basic necessities. Will carry brunt of financial responsibilities between logistics, transportation of materials, transportation of volunteers and maritime transportation to and from Vieques, lodging and food in Vieques. The PR Civic Club of San Jose, CA committed itself to bring in other entities to encourage communities to be resilient. The organization will to provide at least 5 volunteers, kitchen appliances for severe cases (amount not determined) and clothing. Until arrival to Puerto Rico for MSV, will be in an advisory role and providing resources to ensure missions is accomplished, assisting Puerto Rico Somos Gente and Helping Hands for Puerto Rico by means of supervision.
Puerto Rico Somos Gente, Inc.
Joseph L. Cortes Lugo
Was part of initial Vieques mission in 2018. Is supplying materials and equipment for each of the 15-17 homes through FEMA Valor program. Will co-manage transportation alongside Native Ministries, will coordinate with other organizations on logistics, and ensure meals are provided for each day along with volunteers to cook. Will set meeting with Mayor of Vieques for potential collaboration. Visiting homes in Vieques, conducting reconnaissance, evaluating homes in need and completing applications for families. Is donating 100 meals to families in need and clothing. There will be 10 volunteers committed from organization.
Helping Hands for Puerto Rico
Raymond Collazo
Committed to acquiring at least 200 solar lanterns, has submitted proposals for volunteer & materials (diapers, medical supplies, sneakers) transportation to JetBlue from mainland US to PR and back. Will assist in transportation of materials to Vieques prior to mission. Visiting homes in Vieques, conducting reconnaissance, evaluating homes in need and completing applications for families. Will bring at least 5 volunteers. Is purchasing t-shirts for volunteers.
Redes Ebenezer
Alex Strubbe
Will assist in the purchase of food for volunteers.
Native Ministries
Santos Torres
Planning and managing logistics for transportation of materials and coordination of volunteers in Vieques. Acquired truck for transportation of materials to and back from Vieques.
TENT Ministries
Jason Ayala
Acquiring sneakers for children, medical supplies for the sick and will provide prayer/divine inspiration to families seeking God. Committed to providing at least 5 volunteers.
Brigadas de Amor y Enlace
Wanda Camacho
Has committed to providing 5 carpenters, activities for children and 1 chef.
PNW Relief
Nicky Colon
Will supply 2 machines to check blood pressure, 10 machines to check blood sugar and power tools.
"Our Puerto Rico Our Mission" Documentary by the Puerto Rican Civic Club and Jay Vera coming soon...."Share" with your friends and family and "Like" our Facebook page to get updates to the premier!
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Thank you to Puerto Ricans in Action for organizing a wonderful event throughout California!
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Levanta Puerto Rico Donation Diver
The PRCC would like to thank all the people of the Bay Area who came out to support our Levanta Puerto Rico Donation Diver this past weekend! We are happy to announce that we had a successful weekend. Also, we would like to thank all our volunteers, without you we could not do what we do! If you were not able to get out to see us this weekend, we are still collecting donations online, Please click on the donation button above.
Thank you again for all the love and support!
Thank you again for all the love and support!
We want to thank all the organizations, volunteers and the community for all of your support.
We have teamed up with the “Community of Santa Clara County" to help raise supply and monetary donations for Puerto Rico. Please support our efforts by clicking on the donation button above. We will gladly except all donations, however we are asking for monetary donations at this time. We currently have over 60,000 pounds of donations that we are currently working on transporting to Puerto Rico from San Jose, CA and Kissimmee, FL. Monetary donations are being used to transport the current supplies we have collected. As well as we currently have two teams on the ground assessing the needs of the people in Puerto Rico who have not received aid.
Your donation will aid a family to rise above their circumstances.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Your donation will aid a family to rise above their circumstances.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
