My Nonprofit Reviews

I discovered this jewel of an organization in late 2017 after Hurricanes Harvey and Maria had hit Texas and Puerto Rico, respectively. My nephew’s wife and family had raised funds at their Cristina Restaurants in Texas to help those who were impacted by the storms, and I was asked if I knew a trustworthy organization in Puerto Rico that would be good stewards of the donations. After some research, I found Puerto Rico Rises and Director, Sara Lopez, and soon realized that she is not only a person of sincerity and integrity, but that she and her team have a genuine heart for the people served by the organization.

We asked that part of the donation be used for Corozal via the “Adopt A Barrio” program in memory of my father who was born there. She and a team member recorded their ascent up the mountain and later posted beautiful videos and photos documenting their visit to the town while distributing water and supplies. I am forever grateful to Sara and Puerto Rico Rises for making it happen during a period when it was nearly impossible to get aid to that area.

I have followed the organization through social media and have seen the impact that they continue to have, providing in much needed practical ways - food, water, beds, cooking appliances, and even housing. Jesus said, 'Truly I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' (Matthew 25:40.) May Puerto Rico Rises be a firmly established and widely recognized non-profit organization, and may they receive all the resources needed to continue with their excellent and noble mission.