The Batcave

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Hi, everyone.

Like a lot of Puerto Ricans, I’m currently part of the diáspora; part of millions of Puerto Rican living outside the island due to different reasons that drove us to leave our Island (temporary or permanent)

As of tonight (9/19/17), Hurricane Maria will be moving across Puerto Rico as a category 5 hurricane.  The destruction it will leave on its wake is unknown. It’s sad and frustrating not knowing how to help my people, my island, my country, during these hard times.  

So, I’m gathering all the places we can donate money. Real organizations from Puerto Rico, to ensure that the money goes directly where it’s needed.  I’ll be updating this list as soon as I can verify (to the best of my knowledge) the organizations where the donations are going.

If you wish to share one, feel free to submit the information (click here) to out page and we’ll verify (as best as we can).  Whatever you can donate, even if it’s just $1, it would be greatly appreciate.

Here is the list so far:

1.  Maria & Irma: Puerto Rico Real-time Recovery Fund:  managed by the non-profit ConPRmetidos.  All donations to this fund will exclusively support the victims of the catastrophic Hurricane María and Irma in Puerto Rico and provide relief and aid the communities affected by this disaster.

2.  HURRICANE IRMA RELIEF FUND FOR PUERTO RICO, CUBA, AND FLORIDA:  The funds will go directly to nonprofits working on the ground, such as Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico.

Other organizations that would greatly benefit from additional help:

1.  San Francisco de Asis’ Animal Sanctuary, Inc: animal shelter in the southwest, currently a “budget covers our expenses for the next month. We have more than 300 dogs and cats under our care.” (GoFundMe)

Suspect #1:

Name: Calcifer Age: 1 and ½ Occupation: Professional Gatekeeper Hobbies: Meowing to leave the bedroom when the door is closed, then meowing to get back in exactly 30 seconds later; sticking his paw in my food when I’m not pay attention; ignoring the toys we buy him and playing with dish towels instead; Napping. Motivation: None. He generally stays in his lane and behaves well.

Suspect #2:

Name: Oliver Age: 1 Occupation: Professional Attention Seeker Hobbies:  Laying on my chest while I play video games and demanding attention; eating Greek yogurt; playing with cotton balls; hiding in boxes. Motivation: Likes to hide near the game consoles because they get warm.

Suspect #3:

Name: Banjo Age: 8 Months Occupation: Professional Butt Hobbies:  Eating cat poo when no one is paying attention; eating underwear; being a Good Boy™ when treats are involved; being a sinvergüenza; giving lots of love to everyone he meets. Motivation: Likes to stick his nose in places where it doesn’t belong.  Deductions: The Xbox One on button has drool marks all over it, very reminiscent of a certain puppers’ antics… Conclusion: Banjo has been licking the on button on the Xbox One because he likes the sound it makes when it turns on. BOOK HIM, BOYS!

Just ice please and thank you