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.
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In the early morning of March 29, the Korean Association of Puerto Rico extended warm support to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), who have been facing difficulties due to the prolonged federal government shutdown. Despite the hardship of not receiving pay for over a month, these officers have
Through Motion 2268, the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico officially recognized and celebrated the dedicated efforts and significant contributions of the Korean Foundation of Puerto Rico and its President, Soo Yeon Lee.
1. Eddie Charbonier, Puerto Rico State Representative
2. Hon Oliver Giller, Belgium
3. Hon Antoine de Marsily, France
4. Jose Nadal, formal Puerto Rico State Representative
5. Hon Humberto Zacapa, El Salvador
6. Mr. Ismael Heredia, Korean War Veteran
1. Sangpyo Suh, Consul General, Republic Korea in Atlanta, Georgia.
2. Pablo José Hernandez, Resident Commissioner
3. Eddie Charbonier, P.R State Representative
4. BG Paul W. Dahlen
5. Hon. Oliver Gillier, Belgium
6. Hon. Antoine de Marsily, France
7. Hon. Cyril Meduna, Chile
8. Council Eduardo Semidey, Spain
9. Veterans who fought during the Korean War: Victor La Barca Lago, Juan Barbosa, Juan Acevedo Carrión, Ismael Heredia, Wilberto Medina, Freddy Molina, Arturo Pagán, Luis Rivera Pérez, Benjamin Reyes, José Vargas
We encountered Cardona’s family shortly after Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on the southern region of Puerto Rico. As we engaged in relief efforts, we were informed about a single mother with three children who had lost her home and possessions, seeking refuge in a shelter.
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.