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Celebrating our recognition by Innovations of the World
We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected again to be featured in the upcoming INNOVATE® Puerto Rico book, a prestigious recognition that highlights the island’s top innovators.

Friends of Puerto Rico Selected by NALCAB for Award to Support Access to Federal Funding for Underserved Communities
The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders help nonprofits serving Latino communities.

Friends of Puerto Rico Receives True Inspiration Award from Chick-fil-A
Non-profit Friends of Puerto Rico wins Chick-fil-A 2024 True Inspiration Award to empower women & youth, expanding scholarships & entrepreneurship programs.

One month after our Puerto Rico Economic Empowerment Summit
Historic Puerto Rico Economic Empowerment Summit sparks collective action for economic revival.

Cultivating Change - Friends of Puerto Rico 2023 Interactive Impact Report
We invite you to join us for Cultivating Change the Friends of Puerto Rico - Interactive Impact Update on November 16th at 1 p.m. AST. This annual event is a chance for us to share our impact so far this year, as well as our goals and plans for 2024.

First Economic Empowerment Summit for Puerto Rico takes center stage on Capitol Hill
Friends of Puerto Rico will host a one-day summit to ignite economic development for the archipelago of Puerto Rico.

Seeking women who need capital for their businesses
The Metro Women's Business Center will host a capital access event to support the growth of women entrepreneurs.

13 Youth Entrepreneurs Presented Their Businesses on WAPA TV
Youth entrepreneurs from Puerto Rico's SEEDS program showcased their businesses on “Noticentro al Amanecer“ from Wapa TV.