Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief: 3 Ways to Help from Here
Help our new neighbors from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean! Over 20,000 refugees who are fleeing hurricane damage are expected to settle in Greater Hartford. Here are 3 easy ways to help.
 
1. Sign up for a Federation Volunteer Day
Sunday, January 7 or Sunday, January 21 |  1 to 3 p.m.
Relief Center for Our Caribbean Friends, 15 Van Dyke Avenue, Hartford
Up to 25 volunteers welcome
RSVP to Jill Nulsen at 860.727.6119 or [email protected]

2. Volunteer on your own
Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Relief Center for Our Caribbean Friends, 15 Van Dyke Avenue, Hartford
Small groups (5 to 8 people) welcome
To sign up, contact the Relief Center directly at 860.422.7095 or [email protected]
 
3. Donate to Federation's Food Drive for Puerto Rican Refugees
January 8 through February 9
Items needed include Grace or Goya brand products, spices and seasonings, breakfast cereal, coffee and shelf stable juices
Drop-off locations are coming soon... stay tuned!
Questions? 
Please contact Alana Butler, Director of Community Engagement, at  860-727-6152 or  [email protected] .
The Relief Center for our Caribbean Friends (Centro de Ayuda Para Nuestros Amigos Caribeños) is managed by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC).