Who we are
Helping Hands for Puerto Rico is a non-partisan, non-profit organization formed by elected officials, faith leaders, members of the judiciary, health-care and military community in Orange County, NY, after two powerful Hurricanes, Irma and Maria, devastated Puerto Rico.
Our Vision
Ensuring Puerto Rico's youth is equipped with an education that creates more opportunities on the island.
Our Mission
To work with leaders of the Continental United States and Puerto Rico educate the next generation of leaders and build a prosperous Puerto Rican economy.
Join us in revitalizing La Isla del Encanto!
Join us in revitalizing La Isla del Encanto!
Board of Directors
Rubén Estrada
CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT Former Dir. Division Health Equity - OCDO Trudy Pimentel-Sullivan
BOARD MEMBER |
Maria Vazquez Doles
CO-FOUNDER & SECRETARY NYS Supreme Court Judge Manny Figueroa
BOARD MEMBER |
Eli N. Avila, MD, JD, MPH, FCLM
VICE PRESIDENT 26th Secretary of Health, Pennsylvania 9th Commissioner of Health, OC, NY |