PRxPR Information

WHAT: PRxPR – a RELIEF & REBUILD FUND – a private, non-partisan, no overhead fund, was purposefully created to help Puerto Rico in the aftermath of two deeply devastating and unprecedented hurricanes. Committed to investing 100% of donations amongst the most critically affected communities, the Fund’s short and long-term humanitarian goals focus on food/agriculture, clean water and fuel/renewable energy initiatives. WHY: Within a period of two weeks, Puerto Rico was absolutely leveled by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, two of the worst storms ever recorded in the country’s history. The country is devastated. The infrastructure is gone. Power was lost everywhere. 95% of wireless cell sites were destroyed. Much of the Island’s water is undrinkable. 100 bridges were demolished while 65% of all roads are impassable. 80% of the crop value in PR was wiped out. Hospitals are still struggling with power issues. This humanitarian crisis is ongoing. WHO: The partners and leaders of PRxPR are highly respected, Puerto Rican born and raised senior business professionals who bring diverse and extensive US and international experience in key areas of operations, legal, financial, technology, government and marketing: Carmen Baez (Former President, Latin America – Omnicom Group) Maria Celeste Arraras (Emmy Award Journalist/Author – Telemundo NBCU) Francisco J. Cerezo (Partner /US Head of Latin America Corporate – DLA Piper, LLP) Marilu Medina (Senior Counsel – Fortune 500 Company / Former Partner O’Neill & Borges, LLC) Jorge Silva Puras (Former Chief of Staff to the Governor of Puerto Rico) This leadership team is enhanced by a team of top practitioners who operate within a culture that focuses on efficiency, speed to market, innovation, and accountability. HOW: All monies raised by PRxPR Fund are being disbursed based on criteria determined by official expert authorities on the ground and their vetted needs assessment. We work closely with trusted local organizations to ensure that we provide relief to those that need it the most, in a way that has maximum impact on the neediest communities in the Island. PRxPR was organized in partnership with the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico, a 501(c)(3) corporation. As such, all donations to the PRxPR are fully tax deductible and can be made by visiting: www.PRxPR.org DONATE. ACTIVATE. ADVOCATE.