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iHeart Philadelphia is committed to supporting efforts to provide relief to those facing the devastating effects of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico. Below are both national and local organizations looking for help!
UNIDOS PA’ PR, A coalition of Latino Organizations - Supports Those Impacted by Hurricane Fiona and you can too by texting donations to PRFIONA2022 TO 44 321. 100 percent of the proceeds goes to Hurricane relief for the people of Puerto Rico.
Taller Puertorriqueño has started a fund to help with hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico. Money from the fund will be channeled to community-based orgs on the island, including IDEBAJO, Taller Salud, and Comedores Socieles.
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Congreso is encouraging monetary donations to the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce. Per a NPRCC Facebook post, those donations will help a network of trusted allies doing work in Puerto Rico.
Local grassroots organization Philly Boricuas is collecting physical supplies for folks on the ground in Puerto Rico.
They’re looking for:
Water filters
Batteries
Flashlights
Rope
Hygiene products
Solar chargers
Satellite radios
Satellite phones
First aid kits
Backpacks
Wipes
Dry can baby formula
Diapers
Medical supplies
Notebooks
Pens
Trash bags
Ponchos
To offer your support, you can get in touch with Charito Morales, at phillyboricuas@gmail.com or 215-847-0256.
Donate to the Salvation Army’s Hurricane Fiona Relief efforts by visiting http://give.helpsalvationarmy.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARY (1-800-725-2769)
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