A collection of 45 Philadelphia non-profits have banded together to generate relief for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona decimated the island.
Relief efforts are underway, both in Puerto Rico and in Philadelphia and, as passengers arrive in Philadelphia from the island, grassroots members meet to announce plans to help those in need, after Hurricane Fiona flamed the island earlier in the week.
"We decided to go to San Juan for a last two days before we flew back on Sunday morning, but Saturday night they told us our flight was cancelled," John Paul said.. He said people in south and southwest Puerto Rico were hit the hardest, including a friend whose home was devastated by flooding.
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