Stories of Resilience

FeriArte Health Fair in Bayamón
Thank You
Five years ago, Acacia Network expanded our work directly onto the Island of Puerto Rico. Working with local experts and consultants, we began the development an affordable housing project for seniors in Puerto Rico. Our project, which was affected by the hurricane, has us firmly rooted in the community. It is through these local experts and partners that we have expanded our reach directly to many more collaborators and have been working to help the people of Puerto Rico since that September day. We have matched our initial $1 million dollar donation, and have reached more than 80% of the Island, 6,000 families or roughly 15,000 individuals with aid. We are in constant communication with many local and grassroots partners who are assisting us with the distribution of our help on an ongoing basis. And while our construction has resumed, our goal continues to be to bring help directly to the people, with local non-profits, with boots on the ground, and the infrastructure to deliver the help.
Thank you for your support!
Raul Russi
Our CEO
See below a few words from our CEO about the devastation in Puerto Rico and how he wants you to help
Help us, help Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria, the most catastrophic hurricane to hit our beloved Island in almost a century, left devastation for the people of Puerto Rico. The impact of this hurricane will be felt by all of us for a long time to come. Acacia Network, the largest Puerto Rican non-profit organization in the U.S., in partnership with other organizations, government, and private entities, is providing critical relief directly to the Island and all of its victims.
Acacia’s leadership and Board committed $1 million dollars to the AyudaPuertoRico/ DonatePuertoRico campaign, and our colleagues and partners have generously matched these efforts. Almost four months since this total devastation, our work and your donations continue to reach the Island’s most vulnerable.
Acacia Network plans to remain an active part of this relief effort for as long as necessary. Acacia asks you to join us in support of the people of Puerto Rico, and we ensure that 100% of ALL donations will go to support the victims of this disaster. Your contribution (large or small) is much needed and will make a difference to our familia on the Island. Please DONATE today!
Muchas gracias a todos.
En solidaridad
Raul
How can you help us ?
Every cent counts! Help us help those going through hard times. Together, we can change lives.
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Our Partners
A special recognition to our consultants Young & de la Sota Architects, ERS Consulting, Lic. Gilberto Oliver, Executive Home Search, Eliezer Collazo CIC Construction Group SE, and Estudios Tecnicos who will be part of our efforts and are helping us identify how to deliver the assistance.
Collaborators
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico
- Brigada Rafaga Solidaria- Helen Ceballos
- Casa Pueblo de Adjuntas
- Caguas Court Yard Senior Housing
- El Caño Martin Peña
- Fundación Ecologica Educativa, Inc.
- HealthProMed
- Iglesia Discípulos de Cristo Metropolitana
- Jose Santiago Inc.
- Municipality of Toa Alta
- Parroquia del Espíritu Santo, Toa Baja
- So Lite
- Maribel Delgado
- Beatriz Aybar
- Tres estudiantes de la Escuela Trina Padilla
- Lourdes Carrasquillo
- Alejandro Cirilo
- Fidel Viera Escalona
- Valerie Antares
- Carlos Vega
- Andrea Monroy
- Pedro Leopoldo Sánchez Tormes
- Yaraní del Valle
- Los violines de Marquitos
- Iris Chacón
- Helen Ceballos
- Pablo Benson
- Kamila Sánchez dibujante
- Kairiana Núñez Santaliz
- Blanca Rovira Burset
- Mickey Negrón
- Maidelise Rios
- Luis Bonnet
- Julián Bonnet
- Ángela Cuello
- Cándida Viñas
- Hilda Guerrero
- Lio Villahermosa
- Jose Eugenio Hernández
- Christian Nieves
- Lizbeth Román
- Sharleen Otero