Puerto Rico

July 15, 2018

Do you have a skill to share with us?

Upon hearing of NECHAMA through a volunteering friend, Josue joined us in Puerto Rico at a moments notice and was... Read More

July 15, 2018

SUNY Oneonta students help in Puerto Rico

Via the Oneonta Daily Star Students from the State University College at Oneonta are volunteering in Puerto Rico this summer, assisting... Read More

July 9, 2018

Critical Update: Puerto Rico Funding Needed

As NECHAMA works into our sixth month in Puerto Rico, one thing is certain – the continued need for assistance... Read More

July 6, 2018

Closely monitoring Hurricane Beryl

We are closely monitoring Hurricane Beryl, preparing any necessary precautions for staff and volunteers. It is too soon to know... Read More

July 5, 2018

Long Island college students head to Puerto Rico to help rebuild

Via Newsday Nearly 50 Long Island college students will spend part of their summer break in Puerto Rico, rebuilding the communities... Read More

July 5, 2018

There is still extensive need in Puerto Rico

There is still an extensive need for assistance here in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of the destruction caused by... Read More

June 21, 2018

NECHAMA in Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria is regarded as the worst natural disaster on record for Puerto Rico. The tenth-most intense Atlantic hurricane on record and the most... Read More

June 21, 2018

Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico Rebuild Project Update

With the 2018 Hurricane storm season underway, we recognize the need for our services in Puerto Rico will be greater... Read More

June 18, 2018

NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster Announces Partnership With New York State and Governor Andrew Cuomo To Support Puerto Rico Rebuild Efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Kaplan, Executive Director Phone: 952-255-6822 Email: [email protected] NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster Announces Partnership... Read More