The Island of Puerto Rico has been in a virtual state of emergency for the past six years. The impact hurricanes (Maria and Fiona), earthquakes, and the pandemic have had on the most vulnerable still lingers. It's perceived during Direct Relief's site visits as isolation, poverty-stricken communities, neglect, and loneliness of older adults and young families trying to survive amid economic uncertainty and lack of proper schooling for their children.
The Island of Puerto Rico has been in a virtual state of emergency for the past six years. The impact hurricanes (Maria and Fiona), earthquakes, and the pandemic have had on the most vulnerable still lingers. It's perceived during Direct Relief's site visits as isolation, poverty-stricken communities, neglect, and loneliness of older adults and young families trying to survive amid economic uncertainty and lack of proper schooling for their children.
This project will provide essential health, social, educational, and recreational services to vulnerable communities in Puerto Rico. Through case management and social work, it will help individuals and families improve their well-being and achieve stability. By addressing disparities in access to healthcare and support services, the project will empower communities affected by hurricanes, earthquakes, and the pandemic, fostering resilience and long-term self-sufficiency.
This project proposes reducing health inequities among the people living in impoverished communities who are or have been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. Their risk factors are exacerbated due to living circumstances riddled with extreme poverty or long-term repercussions from being affected by natural disasters and the pandemic. This project aims to create a better social environment for these vulnerable people, promoting and providing resources to improve their lives.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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