Hurricane Maria: Huntersville Can Help Puerto Rico

HUNTERSVILLE, NC — If you want to help with Puerto Rico's recovery from the massive destruction of Hurricane Maria, there's a way. On Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Puerto Rico Rises and United for Puerto Rico are teaming together to throw an aid event to gather supplies and donations for the island.

The event is organized to allow Lake Norman residents to donate needed supplies to Puerto Rico recovery efforts, like medical supplies, medicine, first aid, water and life straws, which filter water.

"Our goal is to continue to keep this humanitarian crisis and Puerto Rico's beautiful culture at the forefront of our minds as American citizens living on the island of Puerto Rico will continue to grapple with the devastation for months," the press release said.

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United for Puerto Rico is an organization set up in response to Hurricane Maria. Its goal is to unify efforts across the United States and deliver humanitarian aid to the devastated island.

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They're actively seeking local business sponsors and partnerships. Community members, civic and business leaders and members of the media are invited to the event.

To attend, just go to Grand Oak Elementary School at 15410 Stumptown Rd. in Huntersville on Oct. 22 at 1 p.m.

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