San Juan, Puerto Rico. July 13, 2026. The Plaza Las Américas and Plaza Del Caribe Foundations awarded 27 grants to nonprofit organizations as part of the 20th edition of the Mano Amiga Program, an initiative that continues to support social impact projects in Puerto Rico. The social investment in this edition of the program totaled more than $270,000 and will have a direct impact on more than 130,000 people in Puerto Rico.
The Plaza Del Caribe Foundation will collaborate with 7 organizations in the southern and southwestern regions of the island, while the Plaza Las Américas Foundation will do the same with 20 other organizations. The funds will support programs aimed at strengthening essential areas such as education, arts and culture, health, and women empowerment, benefiting children, youth, older adults, women, caregivers, people with disabilities, and vulnerable communities across the island.
“Each edition of the Mano Amiga Program reminds us of the importance of supporting organizations that work closely with our communities and understand their needs. These donations represent a social investment in projects that transform lives, expand opportunities, and address real needs in areas essential to the healthy functioning and progress of our society. For the Plaza Las Américas and Plaza Del Caribe Foundations, it is an honor to continue supporting these organizations in their mission to serve and make a positive impact in Puerto Rico,” said Lorraine Vissepó, director of the Mano Amiga Program.
The organizations selected for this edition are:
Plaza Del Caribe Foundation:
- Pro-Techos
- De a Pokito por Puerto Rico
- Compañía de Ballet Señorial
- Para La Naturaleza
- Coro de Niños de Ponce
- Centro Espibi
- Centro San Francisco
Plaza Las Américas Foundation:
- Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico
- Instituto Psicopedagógico de Puerto Rico
- Safe Child Coalition
- Centro Comunitario Reverenda Inés Figueroa
- Asociación de Alzheimer de Puerto Rico
- Caras of the Américas / Caras con Causa
- Hogar Ruth para Mujeres Maltratadas
- ASPIRA
- Carrusel de la Sebastiana
- Fondos Unidos de Puerto Rico
- Centro de Orientación y Acción Social
- Friends of Puerto Rico
- Museo de Las Américas
- Centro para Puerto Rico / Fundación Sila M. Calderón
- Música 100x35
- Iniciativa Comunitaria de Investigación
- Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
- Politécnico Amigó
- Ballet Concierto
- De Frente al Alzheimer
The supported projects include academic support programs, arts education, STEM learning experiences, vocational training, health and wellness services, support for caregivers, initiatives for survivors of gender-based violence, inclusion programs for people with disabilities, and cultural and community projects.
The Mano Amiga Program receives and evaluates grant applications from nonprofit organizations twice a year, with the aim of providing financial support to programs aligned with the core values of the Plaza Las Américas and Plaza Del Caribe Foundations. The next round of the Mano Amiga Program will be open for grant applications from August 1 through August 31, 2026. Interested organizations should stay tuned to Empresas Fonalledas’ official channels or visit the website www.empresasfonalledas.com, specifically the Mano Amiga Program page. Since its inception in 2016, the Mano Amiga Program has partnered with 148 nonprofit organizations, impacting over 650,000 people, with $4,400,553 in funding that translates into direct services for Puerto Ricans.