The impact of Hurricane’s Irma and Maria was catastrophic. It quickly became clear that response and recovery was going to take both government and private efforts.
The Foundation immediately began identifying critical unmet needs such as generators for the health center and schools in Culebra and cisterns for isolated communities in Puerto Rico without access to clean water.
The recovery process will be a long one. The Foundation is continuing to address needs such as restoration of the Culebra health center and internet services for vital government services. The long recovery is taking a toll and the need for mental health services is rising dramatically, especially with the recent enormous increase in suicides. The Foundation is formulating it’s role in addressing this need. The immediate focus in to support the schools, including teachers and students.