By Lyssa Schmidt | Communications Director
While we all continue in the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that many people are also struggling with layers of other difficulties - such as those still awaiting a return to normal since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017.
Late July, FEMA acknowledged the lack of support Puerto Rico has in returning to normal.
“Maria damaged roughly 800,000 homes on Sept. 20, 2017, causing minor damage to some and sweeping many others from their foundations,” an article on NBCnews.com says. “A federally funded program administered by local officials carried out relatively small repairs to about 108,000 homes in 2018, while churches and nonprofits patched up thousands with private funds.”
Jake’s Diapers has acted as a bridge during this pandemic to transport essential hygiene products to community organizations serving the populations most in need, in order to provide the additional support individuals and families need to thrive.
While families wait for support to rebuild, your help in delivering these products to children in Puerto Rico is crucial. Thank you.
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