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Hey all,
My name is Melissa and I was raised in Rincon, Puerto Rico. From the ages of 3 to 14 I lived, went to school had friends and family on the beautiful island that has recently been completely devastated by Hurricane Maria. I now live in Maine for about 10 months and instead of spending my time worrying and being sad because I am not able to be there physically help the recovery - I decided to focus my energy on figuring out ways I could help from here.
I have been able to collect tons of clothes, shoes, sheets, towels, canned foods, diapers and feminine products to send down to the west coast. To both the hospital in the town of Rincon and a homeless shelter ran by my best friend Maria and her mother in Aguadilla named - Casa del Peregrino Inc.
I never thought I would ever recieve as much as I have and did not think I would have to start this page. However, The outpoor of people wanting to help has been so overwhelming I am in complete awe and gratitude. But this has led to the question - How will I afford to send SO MUCH?
Reluctantly and with a litle push from my friends here in the states I am now starting this GoFundMe page and asking for help with shipping costs. YES - the entire island needs help and we are seeing things happen in San Juan and near it. But there are still so many places that we aren't seeing videos or photos from. Places that arent near the capital and tourists town and they also need our help. I am from Rincon and Aguadilla and I want to send donations over to them as well. These are my family, my class mates my friends and some are doing extraordinary things to help their community and just because I am far away - doesn't mean there is nothing I can do.
I ask you here now, please - anything you can give helps so much. I don't know if this page will be succesful or a total flop but I am going out on a limb and want to try anyways.
This means so much to so many people - american citizens that need your help. I thank you for anything - anythign at all.
Melissa G.
My name is Melissa and I was raised in Rincon, Puerto Rico. From the ages of 3 to 14 I lived, went to school had friends and family on the beautiful island that has recently been completely devastated by Hurricane Maria. I now live in Maine for about 10 months and instead of spending my time worrying and being sad because I am not able to be there physically help the recovery - I decided to focus my energy on figuring out ways I could help from here.
I have been able to collect tons of clothes, shoes, sheets, towels, canned foods, diapers and feminine products to send down to the west coast. To both the hospital in the town of Rincon and a homeless shelter ran by my best friend Maria and her mother in Aguadilla named - Casa del Peregrino Inc.
I never thought I would ever recieve as much as I have and did not think I would have to start this page. However, The outpoor of people wanting to help has been so overwhelming I am in complete awe and gratitude. But this has led to the question - How will I afford to send SO MUCH?
Reluctantly and with a litle push from my friends here in the states I am now starting this GoFundMe page and asking for help with shipping costs. YES - the entire island needs help and we are seeing things happen in San Juan and near it. But there are still so many places that we aren't seeing videos or photos from. Places that arent near the capital and tourists town and they also need our help. I am from Rincon and Aguadilla and I want to send donations over to them as well. These are my family, my class mates my friends and some are doing extraordinary things to help their community and just because I am far away - doesn't mean there is nothing I can do.
I ask you here now, please - anything you can give helps so much. I don't know if this page will be succesful or a total flop but I am going out on a limb and want to try anyways.
This means so much to so many people - american citizens that need your help. I thank you for anything - anythign at all.
Melissa G.
Organizer
Melissa Marie Gabriel
Organizer
Portland, ME
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