How to help — Starting Over: Life in the Midstate After Hurricane Maria
Courtesy LHACC
(Harrisburg) — Central Pennsylvania has taken in thousands of evacuees from Puerto Rico. For many, the transition has been a challenge and now six months after Hurricane Maria, relief efforts are still ongoing. Many of the regions Hispanic Centers and community aid organizations haven’t received additional funds for Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief, causing financial strain and challenges. However, they’re committed to helping families start over.
If you’d like to help or provide assistance (donate clothing or supplies, offer driving services, volunteer time/skills, etc.) here’s a list of organizations to contact:
Latino Hispanic American community of the Greater Harrisburg Area, 717-232-8302
United Way of Lebanon, 717-273-8144
Iglesia San Juan Bautista, Lancaster, 717-392-4118
Spanish American Civic Association (SACA), Lancaster, 717-397-6267
The Hispanic Center of Reading and Berks County, 610-376-3748
If you know of other local organizations participating in relief/resettlement efforts, please feel free to send an email to news (at) witf (dot) org or let us know on Twitter @witfnews.
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