Greetings kind readers! If you’re
here, it means you read the title of the post and would like to help someone in
Puerto Rico. I’ve been asked a LOT about how we can help people back on the
Island and for some months I’ve been drawing a blank because many foundations
either finished what they set out to do or have made questionable use of money
donated. It’s a sad thing to say, but unfortunately it’s true. I said I’d only
further share a cause I trust and that’s why I’m writing.
Unlike other foundations or
efforts, I know who is in charge of this effort, which is why I’m paying it
forwards. I’m using the #Humans4PuertoRico hashtag not because I’m the
organizer of this cause but in the hopes it makes it easier for me to share
efforts I support because I know the people organizing it.
On this occasion, someone I
worked with when I was back in Puerto Rico is carrying out efforts to help the
municipality of Yabucoa, one of the hardest hit by Hurricane María itself and
its aftermath. They are requesting school materials for kids between the ages
of 5-17, including the following:
- Crayons
- Magic Markers
- Notebooks
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Pens
- Construction Paper
- Loose Leaf Paper
- White Paper
- Pencil cases
- Lunchboxes
- Other school materials
I have the contact of where to
send these materials, but since this is personal information I do not wish to
post publicly. If you are interested in sending materials, go to my author pageon Facebook and send me a list of the materials you will be contributing and the
sending address so I can notify the organizer and put you guys in contact.
About the organizer: ZB is
someone whom I worked with for 7 years. She was always an extremely responsible
peer and was always awesome to work with. Beyond her work ethic, she has always
proved she’s a standup human and one of the most generous and hard-working
people I’ve ever met. This is not someone I’ve heard about or heard from
another person. This is someone I know and trust, which is why I’m sharing this
post and looking to help in any way I can. Puerto Rico is not just the metro
area and a lot of people still need a lot of help.
Important information: ALL materials
must be received by August 2 to organize and distribute for the start of class
on August 13. Btw, 8/13 is my birthday and unlike other years, if you want to
get me something for my birthday, help these people out. Sure I’d love book
sales, reviews, socks, bananas, and tea, but I’d rather know kids on the Island
are smiling and starting their school year right instead of a book sale. Also, if
you’re an author and would like to donate copies of your books, send me a
message with amount of copies you’re willing to send. Once I have a tally, I’ll
inform the organizer to see if it’s cool to send them along.
Peace, love, and maki rolls.
JD
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