Christmas in Puerto Rico

I had the pleasure to spend the last ten days in post Maria Puerto Rico. I heard stories that made me cry everyday, as my team and I delivered food, water, personal hygiene supplies, medical supplies, and Christmas toys to people still in need. Many of these people had yet to receive any help over these past three months, or very little. However, despite everything, Puerto Ricans are strong, loving, amazing people, who really love Christmas! Many of these people had not had power since the storm, but that wasn’t going to stop them from decorating their homes!

With their failing economy before the hurricane that devastated the American Territory, many Puerto Ricans found themselves without the funds, let alone a home, to celebrate the holidays. With the help of Hope Heroes NFP (who I went out with), Rene Rivera from the Chicago Cubs, Sears, KMart, and the Salvation Army, we were able to bring Christmas, Santa, sleigh, 2000 toys, and smiles to many robust and proud kids of Puerto Rico.

Forever grateful and happy holidays!