Hispanic Federation Puerto Rico Recovery and Relief Fund, administered by the Fundación the Puerto Rico Community Foundation, provided the second round of financial support to students from 58 students from 58 towns on the island.
St. Juan, April 25, 2019 - The Hispanic Federation Puerto Rico Recovery and Relief Fund, fund, established after Hurricane Maria and administered by by the Puerto Rico Community Foundation Rico (FCPR), awarded 214 scholarships to students studying at public and private universities in Puerto Rico. and private universities in Puerto Rico. Young students from 58 towns on the island from 58 towns on the island benefited from this economic support to continue their university studies. university studies. The total scholarships awarded amounted to $190,000.
This is the second round of grants made possible by contributions from Hispanic Federation. The first round of scholarships was given out in July 2018, at 140 university students benefited and a total of $95,000 was awarded. $95,000 was awarded.
“After hearing the testimonials in the first round of the first round of grants, we knew that the need was still latent and we entrusted the We relied on the Community Foundation to help with a second round of scholarships. scholarships. Students in Puerto Rico need all the support we can give them to continue their university studies and to to continue their university studies and integrate productively into the social and economic context of the island. the social and economic context of the island,” said José Calderón, president of the Hispanic Federation.
In the current round, each student received between $500 to $1,500. In the current round, each student received between $500 to $1,500. At the morning morning, shocking testimonies were heard, about how the young people still have difficulties to continue with their studies, however, they are committed to move forward. commitment to move forward.
“We at the Port Community Foundation are We are honored by the trust placed in us by Hispanic Federation to advance their interest in supporting young university university students. Our philanthropic advisory process allows us to strengthen our island's the human capital of our island, thanks to donors such as Hispanic Federation”said Dr. Nelson I. Colón Tarrats, Ph, executive president of the FCPR.
About Puerto Rico Community Foundation | The FCPR is a non-profit entity that for more than 33 years has been advising individuals, families, corporations and foundations on and off the individuals, families, corporations and foundations on and off the island on how to channel their on how to channel their philanthropic concerns. The advice seeks to ensure that the donors' contributions have an impact on the self-development of Puerto Ricans. Puerto Ricans. In addition, the FCPR has a programmatic area for annual projects that are projects that are the result of the current needs of our communities. The FCPR is the first foundation of its kind in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and today the only one in Puerto Rico. the only one in Puerto Rico.
About Hispanic Federation | Hispanic Federation (HF) is a non-profit organization founded in 1990, dedicated to providing support to Hispanic families and strengthening Hispanic families. in 1990, dedicated to providing support to Hispanic families and to strengthening Latino Latino organizations in areas such as education, health, migration, citizen engagement, economic empowerment and economic empowerment and the environment. Support is provided through information, referrals, and direct services to the Hispanic community. In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Maria, HF established operations in Puerto Rico and have committed over 1TP4 million dollars. Rico and have committed over $30 million to recovery through over 100 local initiatives and groups. 100 local initiatives and groups.