Contribute

As of June 10, 2024, we are a registered non-profit organization of Puerto Rico.

We are currently engaged in the 501(c)(3) status application process. 

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If you like what we are attempting and would like to contribute in some way or support some of our efforts, here are a few ways to do so.​

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Public Library: Biblioteca Blana E. Colberg Rodriguez

We are working with the Biblioteca Blanca E. Colberg Rodriguez to improve its facilities and equipment.  Our current priority is a much-needed computer upgrade for the computer lab portion of the library.  The public and students of all ages utilize these resources daily.

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A Christmas Carol (youth drama production)

If you are interested in acting or in any of the many other facets of play production (set design, lighting, costumes, stage management, etc.), please let us know.

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Amigos & Seeds

Within the next few months, we are hoping to begin a project that we have been excited about for a long time.  The project involves a community garden and seed/plant exchange as well as work with the city to improve recycling availability.  We will provide more specifics as to ways to contribute as we get closer to implementation.  For now, if you are interested in the general idea, please let us know.

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Scholarships and other Financial Support

Us & Friends offers as many free or reduced-priced courses, workshops, events, projects, and opportunities as we can--it's part of our ethos.  Currently, around one-third to one-half of our courses are being provided at no cost to the participants.  Thus far, Damaris and Jack have solely funded this.  However, as we (Jack & Damaris) are transitioning more of our focus and time toward "Us & Friends" and consequently away from our other sources of income, our ability to continue to provide services for free in the same capacity and quantity that we currently do, is proportionally reduced.  

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Us & Friends (and the Fosters) currently do not receive any funds, supplies, or assistance of any kind from any source outside of tuition charged for the courses and workshops.  As of now, the Fosters personally fund all of Us & Friends's other projects.  We are currently looking at various possibilities that may open up some provisional doors in the future, but as of now, we are limited only to funds received from tuition. 

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If you would like to provide scholarships for others or support anything we are doing, see below (and thanks!)  Please let us know how you want us to best use your gracious donation.  Some possibilities to consider:

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• Courses | Scholarships 

  • Visual Arts

  • Musical Arts

  • Performing Arts

  • English

    • as a second language

    • literature

    • writing

    • grammar and usage

  • Mathematics​ & Science**

    • **Jack has been working with a great group of students (ages 10 -- 16).  Funding would go along way and be much appreciated.​

  • History & Philosophy

• ​Danzas con Palabras (monthly literary series)​

• Drama Productions (see above)

• Amigos & Seeds (seed exchange and community garden)

• BrushStrokes & SunSets (art workshops for youth, adults, seniors, and special groups such as those with fibromyalgia and a local orphanage)

• Materials / Expenses ​/ Operational aspects (boring but necessary)

• Other (we welcome ideas and have many ideas we would like to pursue)

• Whatever is most needed (we will use our discretion as to how best to use resources)

• Youth, Adults, Seniors

• Fibromyalgia support group (with Olga Bracero)

• Orphanage 

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​Please fill in as much or as little information as you desire on the donation form below.   The "Honoree Name" is intended for a specific scholarship recipient, if you have one in mind--if this is not applicable to your intention, please just leave blank.  Please use the large space below to detail how you wish your donation to be used.  

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Thanks!