Hurricane Maria Relief Efforts - George "Urban Jibaro" Torres

Season 1, Episode 58,   Sep 28, 2017, 04:31 PM

Hurricane Maria recently caused major damages in Puerto Rico and many people are wondering what they can do to help. Today we are joined by George "Urban Jibaro" Torres who first appeared in episode 33 focusing on Latino Tech & Community Building. We cover topics like:

-Current relief efforts in NYC -The Boricua diaspora waking up and doing as much as they can to help -Ways to help beyond donations: call centers & documenting calls from people on island -Self Care as an important component for those helping and volunteering -Resources needed, how to donate, & where to donate. Support Matthew at the following links:

http://www.sofritoforyoursoul.com/ & IG/Twitter/FB: @UrbanJibaro

Hosted by Christian & Vfig Twitter/IG/FB: @LaVerdadLtd

Music Credit: Elias O. Sepulveda (Programming, Percussion, Piano, Bass) & Gilbert Arzuaga (Saxophones)

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