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How Bushwick Residents Can Help Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

Here's your guide to fundraisers and supply drop-off points in the neighborhood.

By Magdalena Waz

Sept. 26, 2017 · 2 min read

Community

How Bushwick Residents Can Help Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

Here's your guide to fundraisers and supply drop-off points in the neighborhood.

Magdalena Waz September 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017 · 2 min read

Hurricane Maria is the third storm this season to have made landfall in the United States and its territories. The most recent hit happened in Puerto Rico on Sept. 20 almost a week ago.

Even now, residents of the island are without power, water, and cell phone service. Receiving federal aid can be a tricky thing for…

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