In 2020, FirstBank expanded its community benefit efforts by allocating more than $ 900,000 to 110 nonprofits across the island. As a sign of this commitment, the financial institution took up the special initiative Puerto Rico is in one during Christmas time, donating $ 150,000 to 30 entities serving vulnerable communities in the three regions in which it operates: Puerto Rico, Florida and Virgin Island.
“In this challenging year, we reaffirm our commitment to 110 institutions serving our vulnerable communities by donating more than $ 900,000 through our Corporate Social Responsibility Program. To close the year at this festive time, we are allocating a number of funds that we normally use for social activities with our employees and customers, expanding our support to ensure the continuity of services to our communities in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the south of the state guarantee the state. Florida. Solidarity with the community is integral to our organization’s values and we are proud to honor that commitment on behalf of our employees and customers, ”said Aurelio Alemán, President and CEO of FirstBank.
In Puerto Rico, the institution’s clients chose the organization Home Children Lap of Peace, who received a donation of $ 25,000. This organization is a shelter for boys and girls with health needs, victims of domestic violence, homeless people and / or orphans, which provides a suitable environment for their healthy development.
Meanwhile, employees had the option to choose Visit Gogo Pediatric Cancer Foundation, The Steven Anthony Ayala Rivera Foundation and the San Rafael Geriatric Center, each of whom received a donation of $ 15,000. Visit Gogo Pediatric Cancer Foundation offers various services to cancer patients from 0 to 21 years old and has the only pediatric health center in the South and South region, serving more than 16,000 patients from 39 municipalities on the island every year. For his part, The Steven Anthony Ayala Rivera Foundation has a treatment and research center specializing in pediatric oncology in Puerto Rico, whose vision is to increase the survival rate and avoid the patient’s exile for treatment outside the island. And the San Rafael Geriatric Center is committed to providing optimal services to the senior community, including physical and mental health, levels of socialization and entertainment.
The remaining 14 entities that participated in Puerto Rico is in one and those who receive $ 2,500 are: Wings to Women, Puerto Rico Products Association, Downtown San Francisco, Extra Basissen Foundation, Manantial de Vida Church, La Fondita de Jesús, The pearl of great price, Independent Living Reach Movement, One-stop career, Ponce Neighborhood Housing Service, Proyecto PECES, Starting Point, Inc., Coamo industrial workshop for people with disabilities and United by Comunidad Arenas.
Donations will be made to 12 entities in Florida and the Virgin Islands. The organizations South Florida National Parks Trust and Children’s Home Society of South Florida they will receive $ 5,000 each, while six additional organizations will receive $ 2,500 each. In the Virgin Islands, $ 5,000 is awarded to each of the following entities: Boys and Girls Club of St. Thomas, St. John Community Foundation, My Brothers Table in St. Croix there is Family Support Network in Tortola.
“We thank our customers and employees for their commitment and solidarity with our communities. This year, thousands of citizens have faced difficult situations and the contributions we make allow us to continue to bring hope to those most in need, especially during these holidays, ”said Alemán.
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