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Luis Alamena Family
We had the pleasure of visiting Luis Alamena in Ponce. He resides with his mother, wife, and two young children, who were in need of assistance with a leaking roof.
Nanum (나눔)
Our philanthropy is based on the Korean philosophy of “Nanum” which means “Sharing and Giving”: We help people who have encountered hard times get back on their feet and, in turn, encourage them to share their experience and help other people weather a life crisis.
Apply for short term assistance
Qualifications:
- Family with single or both parents
- Must have job(s) – with children
Supporting Families in Puerto Rico
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Alberto Rivera Family
Alberto Rivera is an amazing construction worker with a ton of experience in his field. It was so great meeting him while we were volunteering to help fix people’s roofs after the hurricane.
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The Caraballo Family
Upon learning that Jose Caraballo, a farmer, was in need of assistance due to a hurricane destroying his home and work tools, we took action.
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Contacted Ms. Jennyselle Nuez
KFPR contacted Ms. Jennyselle Nunez, a mother of two daughters who holds both full-time and part-time positions at grocery stores as a clerk. Following her recent cancer surgery, we are providing financial assistance until she is able to return to work.
Culture
2024 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
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Culture
2023 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
The Korean Foundation of Puerto Rico celebrates Lunar New Year’s Day (Seol or Seollal). In Korea there is a special festival dish called tteokguk or rice cake soup. Customs says that people can grow one year older after consuming a bowl of rice cake soup on that day. In addition, younger people make a deep traditional bow to their elders and wish them a happy new year, which is called sebae (New Year’s bow). Then, the elders typically reward this gesture by giving New Year’s gift money to their juniors.