Puerto Rico

June 25, 2019

SUNY/CUNY 2019 Puerto Rico Summer Program

This summer, NECHAMA is partnering with the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York... Read More

June 19, 2019

Carlos Ortiz – A NECHAMA Story

Carlos Ortiz, our homeowner residing in Loiza, PR lives by himself in his childhood home where he and his 10... Read More

April 17, 2019

Emily Brough Project Staff Highlight

In 2015 our Team Lead Emily suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury the week she turned 21, and in one day... Read More

April 7, 2019

Puerto Rico Stories – Maria

Before Hurricane Maria, Maria worked at a local restaurant. After it was destroyed in the hurricane, she was left unemployed,... Read More

March 28, 2019

Puerto Rico Stories – Sol and Angel

Sol and her 27-year-old son Angel possess every trait we’ve seen time and time again in the Puerto Rican people... Read More

March 18, 2019

Puerto Rico Volunteer Challenge

Together, through a lot of sweat, a bit of blood, and a few tears, we have turned the houses of 91... Read More

March 6, 2019

AmeriCorps members assist with Puerto Rico Rebuild

NECHAMA is proud to partner with AmeriCorps, a national service program dedicated to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. AmeriCorps... Read More

March 4, 2019

NY student shares his volunteer experience

NY student Joseph VanderWaag has shared his NECHAMA experience with us. We are proud of your efforts and commitment! “My... Read More

February 4, 2019

Volunteer A.C. West reflects on her time volunteering in Puerto Rico

As I reflect on my recent mission trip to Puerto Rico with my She Who Walks sisters I am truly... Read More