Answering the call of my ancestors, I have creared this page as a resource for verified charity groups, community organizations, and local agencies who are providing much needed help and supplies to our island. Please consider donating to one of them.
Most needed:
- Gatorade
- Pedialyte
- Bottled water
- Personal Care Kits: toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Water Purification Tablets
- Diapers for children and adults
- Flashlights and Small Radios (Solar/Battery Operated)
- Small Tents
- Sleeping Bags
- Mosquito Repellent and Bug Spray and Mosquito Nets
- Canned Non-Perishable Foods
- First Aid Kits
- Baby Formula and baby food
- Gloves
- Hand Sanitizer
- Trash Bags
- Towels
- Batteries
- Pet Food
- Laundrey and dish detergent
Compilation of Donation Sources/Sites
http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/hostoshelping
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NQ1LZWqBmFN-F6sWzfjBTs_4Nem9v6Ud7eOf86q_ik8/mobilebasic
http://www.losambulantes.com/help-puerto-rico/
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1005569/07e145d627/289539479/f208a818b2/
https://www.youcaring.com/caribbeanhurricanerelief-958758
http://remezcla.com/lists/culture/puerto-rico-where-to-donate/
http://www.enclavemag.com/donate-help-puerto-rico/
http://www.uft.org/news/nyc-donation-drop-locations-puerto-rico-disaster-relief
https://www.mcs.com.pr/es/Paginas/default.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/groups/492976314404891/
New York City Donation Sites
Mayor de Blasio announced firehouses and EMS stations across the five boroughs where New Yorkers can donate critically-needed items for Hurricane Maria relief.
Manhattan
Engine 95/ Ladder 36: 29 Vermilyea Avenue, New York, NY 10033 (Inwood)
Engine 28/ Ladder 11: 222 E. 2nd Street, New York, NY 10009 (Lower East Side)
Engine 91: 242 E. 111th Street, New York, NY 10029 (East Harlem)
Bronx
EMS Station 26: 1264 Boston Road, Bronx NY 10456 (Morrisania)
EMS Station 55: 3134 Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451 (Melrose)
Engine 64/ Ladder 47: 1214 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 (Castle Hill)
Engine 83/ Ladder 29: 618 E. 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 (Mott Haven/South Bronx)
Queens
Engine 316: 27-12 Kearney Street, Queens, NY 11369 (East Elmhurst)
Engine 289/ Ladder 138: 97-28 43rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11368 (Corona)
Engine 307/ Ladder 154: 81-17 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11372 (Jackson Heights)
Brooklyn
Engine 271/ Ladder 124: 392 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (Bushwick)
Engine 277/ Ladder 112: 582 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (Bushwick)
Engine 201/ Ladder 114: 5113 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220 ( Sunset Park)
Engine 228: 436 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 (Sunset Park)
Engine 218: 650 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (Bushwick)
Staten Island
Engine 153/ Ladder 77: 74 Broad Street, Staten Island, NY 10304 (Stapleton)
Engine 157/ Ladder 80: 1573 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302 (Port Richmond)
Ladder 79: 1189 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310 (Port Richmond)
Postive Work Force 109 E.125th St. NY, NY 10035
Puerto Rican Family Institute (145 West 15th Street, 7th Floor NY NY 10011). Rosa J. Gutierrez
Casabe Senior Houses, 150 E. 121 St., Manhattan, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
El Maestro, Inc., 1300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On behalf of myself, my ancestors, and the Boricua people, we thank you for any donations made in advance. God bless you!
