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Join us for music, food catered by Counter & Bodega and a live fundraiser for Waves Ahead, helping to meet housing needs for the LGBT community in Puerto Rico.
In the fall of 2017, Puerto Rico was devastated by the back-to-back impact of hurricanes Irma and Maria. 3,000 people died in the aftermath, and one million homes sustained damage. Nearly two years after the storm, 30,000 households are still in need of proper roofs. Blue tarps cover houses throughout the island.
Founded in the months before Hurricane Maria, Waves Ahead is an organization that supports marginalized communities in Puerto Rico, including LGBT people, seniors and the homeless, through direct services and action: rebuilding homes destroyed in the storm, mental health counselling, micro-business incubation and advocacy for older adults through partnership with SAGE.
Intersections is a proud partner of Waves Ahead and their ReconstruyeQ effort to help LGBT community members rebuild after the storms. Their efforts to support older clients in recovering their homes and lives are especially meaningful at a time when LGBT seniors in Puerto Rico are vulnerable to depression, PTSD and suicide.
At our Rainbows for Puerto Rico Pride Party fundraiser, you'll see how your donations make a direct impact on this important work. You can contribute toward building materials, appliances and home furnishings and learn about volunteer opportunities to join Waves Ahead for upcoming homebuilds.
[An image of a hurricane-damaged home in Puerto Rico with blue tarps on the roof, surrounded by trees]
[An image of Ricky Santiago, a hairstylist who lost his salon during Hurricane Maria, and Rev. Julie Johnson Staples, standing inside a damaged building with no roof]
Intersections International
145 W 28th St 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Intersections International strives to host inclusive, accessible events. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact us at info@intersections.org.
Rainbows for Puerto Rico
June 11, 2019 @ 6pm
Intersections International
145 W 28th St 11th Fl, New York, NY 10001
Rainbows for Puerto Rico
June 11, 2019 @ 6pm
Intersections International
145 W 28th St 11th Fl, New York, NY 10001
Rainbows for Puerto Rico
June 11, 2019 @ 6pm
Intersections International
145 W 28th St 11th Fl, New York, NY 10001
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