The 20/22 Act Society Donates Over $1 Million Dollars
The 20/22 Act Society announced a record in the distribution of funds this year, helping more than 30 non-profit organizations throughout Puerto Rico.
DORADO, Puerto Rico, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At the end of an atypical year for all, where challenging news has been the order of the day, the 20/22 Act Society announced a record in the distribution of funds this year helping more than 30 non-profit organizations on the Island. The grand total distributed to date was $1,085,000.
"Since 2013 we have made a strong commitment to support charitable organizations in the Puerto Rican community," said Robb Rill, founder of The 20/22 Act Society. "This year despite all the difficulties that arose, we were able to impact over 30 organizations, by offering the financial support they needed so badly to continue their commendable work. Our commitment is for our members to be net contributors to the island through employment, investment, and charitable contribution. Collectively, the metrics bear that out, not with just these donations, but overall employment by the 20/22 community which is in excess of 40,000 jobs and capital investments throughout the island which are now in excess of a couple billion."
Of the organizations to which the foundation contributes, those that work for health care and well-being stand out due to the relevance they have during the period of health emergency that is being experienced worldwide. Organizations that received donations during this year were (in alphabetical order):
Ángeles Vivientes
Asociación Puertorriqueña Pro-Bienestar de la Familia
Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico
Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare
Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos
Centros Sor Isolina Ferré
Chabbad of Puerto Rico
Fondos Unidos
Fundación Asistencia Centro de Trauma
Fundación Hogar Niñito Jesús
Fundación Hospital Pediátrico
Fundación Kinesis
FUNDESCO
Haibtat for Humanity
Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal
Hogar Mis Primeros Pasos
Hogar Santa María Eufracia
Humane Society of Puerto Rico
Jane Stern Library
Karma Honey Project
Limpiar Puerto Rico, Inc.
Puerto Rico Alliance of Companion Animals
San Juan Community
Santuario San Francisco de Asís
Sato Project
Save a Gato
Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer
Sr. Clair Foundation
Stefano Foundation
VIDAS
Voces Coalición de Vacunación de Puerto Rico
World Computer Exchange
Young Life of Puerto Rico
Several leaders of the organizations were very grateful for the contribution they received during the year. Ana Ivette Santiago, Director of Institutional Development of the Fundación Hogar Niñito Jesús, mentioned that they were able to "maintain the efficient operation that otherwise would not have been possible while continuing with the professionalization of the staff and direct service to the children." On the other hand, and also commenting on the contribution received, Patricia de la Torre, "Senior" Development Leader at Boys & Girls Clubs commented that the support has "helped them to expand services and offer the educational help that our children need so much during the pandemic." Lilliam Rodríguez, CEO and Founder of Voces Coalición de Vacunación, also praised the support provided, mentioning that "their help has been important and much more at this time where resources are needed to continue educating the people about the importance of vaccination and general health well-being."
"In the historic moment that we live in, these grants are of vital importance in accordance with the mission of our foundation," Rill continued. "We are grateful to our members, partners, and collaborators who have gone out of their way to achieve this. It's a great way to end a difficult year and know our contributions have a meaningful impact."
The 20/22 Act Foundation's primary mission is to assist local philanthropic entities so that they can improve the quality of life in the communities they serve. The Foundation has a special interest in helping areas such as health, education, eradication of child poverty, care for the elderly, support for victims of violence, the homeless and animal welfare, among others. The Foundation works on the corporate social responsibility aspect of the 20/22 Act Society, a private organization of individuals and companies who have relocated to Puerto Rico under the decrees of Laws 20, 22 and act 60.
Media Contact
Carlos M. Rivera Cuesta, APR, The 20/22 Act Society, +1 787-626-6500, [email protected]
SOURCE The 20/22 Act Society
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