Category Archives: Sustainable Disaster Relief

Puerto Rico Sustainable Disaster Support Initiative Phase 1 – GOAL REACHED!!!

Posted on by August 5, 2018
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Thanks to the generous contributions of friends, family, community members, and supporters from near and far, Raíces Cultural Center has met it’s goal in Phase 1 of our Disaster Relief Support Initiative. In 9 months we were able to raise over $10,000 to help support grassroots recovery efforts on the island of Puerto Rico. Learn more about what the funds have been used to support as our friends, family and collaborators work for a just, sustainable and renewable recovery for the island.

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High Tunnel at Finca Mi Casa up and Running Again

Posted on by July 26, 2018
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by Francisco G. Gómez Finca Mi Casa’s High Tunnel is back in action thanks to you! It was January 2018 when we first visited Don Luis and Doña Carmen, at Finca Mi Casa in Camuy, Puerto Rico after hurricane María … Continue reading →

Seed Relief for Puerto Rico – Sharing Seeds for a Sustainable Future

Posted on by March 8, 2018
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by Nicole Wines A JOURNEY TO SUPPORTING A SUSTAINABLE AND JUST RECOVERY It wasn’t long after Hurricane María hit Puerto Rico that our own community in Central NJ sprang into action to be a part of the relief effort. Concerts, … Continue reading →

Impressions from the Raíces Disaster Relief Support Trip – A Travel Log

Posted on by February 26, 2018
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by Francisco G. Gómez & Nicole Wines During our recent disaster relief support trip to Puerto Rico from January 12-19, 2018, Raíces Crew members were able to post some impressions on social media. This helped us to keep a kind … Continue reading →

Taínasoy Apiario an Eco-Project in the Works – Part 2

Posted on by February 4, 2018
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by  Francisco G. Gómez As I said in part 1 of this piece, when I arrived at Taínasoy Apiario, there was lots of land preparation going on and construction of several projects were to begin in February of 2018. Noemi … Continue reading →

Taínasoy Apiario an Eco-Project in the Works – Part 1

Posted on by February 1, 2018
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by Francisco G. Gómez Heading south on highway #2, you just pass the border of Aguadilla and you’ re in Aguada. You best be looking at the kilometer markers to your right as you quickly go along or you’ll miss … Continue reading →

Casa Pueblo and the Posterriqueño – Innovations in 21st Century Lighting

Posted on by January 29, 2018
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  by Francisco G. Gómez “Casa Pueblo is a project of community self management with the commitment to value and protect natural resources, both cultural and human. It was born in 1980 when the government of Puerto Rico wanted to … Continue reading →

Reflections in the Aftermath of Hurricane María

Posted on by January 24, 2018
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by Francisco G. Gómez I couldn’t think of a better way to begin to share my experiences in Puerto Rico after the catastrophe that hurricane María brought upon the island, than to start with the thoughts of a young Puertorican … Continue reading →

Raíces Sustainable Disaster Relief Fund – THANK YOUS!

Posted on by February 27, 2018
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Raíces Cultural Center gives our supporters a huge THANK YOU for making last week’s Giving Tuesday fundraiser drive a success. This thank you extends to all who have contributed to our Sustainable Disaster Relief Fund for Puerto Rico to date … Continue reading →

Sustainable Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico – A Community Dialogue

Posted on by November 29, 2017
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On November 14, 2017, Raíces Eco-Culture presented a slideshow and facilitated a community discussion about sustainable disaster relief efforts on the island of Puerto Rico post-Hurricane María. Check out the photo album and some reflections on the event.

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