ANNUAL REPORT
2016-2017
Transforming LivesÂ
CONTENTS
About
Us
Message
and
from
the
Chairperson
President
Programs
Library
Relief
&
and
Services
Archive
Efforts
Collaborators
Board
Members
and
Staff
Finance
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ABOUT US The Sila M. Calderón Foundation is a private nonprofit and non-partisan organization, founded by former Governor Sila M. Calderón,who along with members of its Board of Directors and collaborators have an extensive experience in community and economic development initiatives. At the Centro para Puerto Rico we work on reducing poverty and inequality based on self-management principles which promote entrepreneurial initiatives and community empowerment capable of supporting the sustainable economic development of Puerto Rico. For years we have helped communities and entrepreneurs develop their paths for prosperity creating more than 500 new businesses and near 1000 new jobs.
MOVING FORWARD
OUR VISION is to promote an integrated and productive society in Puerto Rico centered in ethical values and social responsibility resulting in a better quality of life by fostering understanding, respect and greater opportunities for all. OUR MISSION is to reduce poverty, inequality and advance women’s role in society by promoting initiatives of economic, social and urban development that foster individuals’ capacity building and transformation.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON &
PRESIDENT
During 2016 and 2017, we had the privilege to continue fighting against poverty and inequality through our programs and services, and also assist in Puerto Rico’s recovery after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. This bi annual report is our opportunity to express our gratitude for your generosity. It is a chance for you to read about how, with your support, our programs and services have impacted the lives of many families in underserved communities in the Island. During the emergency caused by Irma and Maria we provided food and recovery services extending in many ways to 76 of the 78 municipalities. We have reached out to all entrepreneurs graduated from our programs to provide assistance for the rehabilitation of their businesses. We were there to support those suffering when they needed it most. As our country recovers, we move ahead in our quest to be part of Puerto Rico’s reconstruction and economic development. Our mission continues providing the people in underserved communities with the tools for empowerment and self-sufficiency which build a more just society with opportunities for all. We truly appreciate the trust you have in us as we collaborate together. Your support and contributions help build a better Puerto Rico. On behalf of all participants and recipients of our services, we express our gratitude. Sincerely, Sila M. Calderón Dennis R. Román, Esq. Chairperson President
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Our programs and services are offered at the Centro para Puerto Rico in San Juan, the Centro Empresarial para la Mujer (CEM) in Mayagüez and other higher educational locations. The CEM, created as part of a collaboration agreement with the Small Business Administration (SBA), was inaugurated in January 2017. It provides entrepreneurial counseling and training to women in the west regions of the Island.
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES The entrepreneurial activities provide participants the opportunity to sell and market their products and services.
423 PARTICIPANTS
41 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES
Lives influenced through entrepreneurial counseling, community outreach workshops and programs
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LIBRARY & ARCHIVE
Total visits to the Library
8,537
31,575
2016-2017
Up to date
The Library offers the following services free of charge: Workshops and webinars Access to computers and internet Access to books and journals in a variety of topics related to our mission Assistance in the drafting of a resume, conducting research and grants development
Total research visits to the Archive
60 2016-2017
466 Up to date
The Foundation holds in its Archive all documents, material and memorabilia related to Governor Sila M. Calderón's years in public office. The Archive's Director provides orientation and assistance to visitors that need to locate documents or conduct research in that area. 11
PROGRAMMATIC IMPACT
Programs Staff''s Direct Service Hours
8,537
31,575
2016-2017 Up to date
65,292 Lives Influenced
2016-2017
9,600
Up to date
40,287
60 2016-2017
466 p to date
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HURRICANES RELIEF
AFTER HURRICANES IRMA AND MARÍA OVER 27,000 LIVES HAVE BEEN SUPPORTED AND OVER 525,000 POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED
CREATION OF A $200,000 FUND TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FOR OUR QUALIFYING ENTREPRENEURS' INITIATIVES
DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, BLUE ROOFS, SOLAR LANTERNS, AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES. 3,000 FAMILY FOOD BOX KITS 9,500 PEOPLE BENEFITED
SUPPORT WITH FEMA APPLICATIONS, WORKSHOPS, COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. OVER 1,900 TELEPHONE CALLS TO IDENTIFY NEEDS AND FACILITATE AID COORDINATION.
OVER 3,500 PEOPLE RECEIVED INTERNET AND WIFI ACCESS AT OUR FACILITIES 14
8,537 2016-2017
60 2016-2017
466 p to date
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sila
M.
Raól
Calderón
Rodríguez
President
Chairperson
Betances
Droguería
Dr.
Gloria
Bonilla
Distinguished
Service
Professor
Rossi
President
University
Rutgers
Josen
Aireko
Mabel
Burckhart
Juan
Partner
Burckhart
Consulting
A.
Elena
Terrassa
Rico
Medical
Mutual
Defense
Company
Insurance
Carrión
CEO
&
Chairman
Corp.
Puerto
Maria
Construction
Director
Multicultural
Ventures
Kathryn
LLC
President
Georgiana
Colón
Ortiz,
Wylde
S.
Partnership
Esq.
CEO
and
for
New
York
City
Attorney
María
González,
E.
Emeritus
Esq.
Director
San
José
Church
Restoration
Project
José
Enrique
Fernández
President
José
M.
Izquierdo,
P.E
Omega
Overseas
Investments
President
CSP-Engineering
Porticus
Bernardo
Chief
Nicholas
Prouty
Kliksberg
Adviser
United
for
Nations
Latin
America
Development
Program
President
Putnam
Bridge
Secretary
Silvestre
Senior
Miranda,
Esq.
Partner
McConnell
Valdés
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STAFF
Dennis
Román,
R.
Esq.
Carmen
President
Sara
and
Programs
Denise
Esq.
María
Services
Director
Santos
Development
Margarita
Director
Santos,
Esq.
José
E.
García
Manager
Project
Camille
M.
Programs
Marisol
Events
Library
Manager
Cruz
Coordinator
Coordinator
Colón
Coordinator
Officer
Program
Soler
Officer
Program
Myrna
Vázquez
I.
Program
Officer
Gabriela
Colón
Wanda
Feliciano
Programs
Sharon
&
McCormack
Compliance
Ortíz
Archivist
I.
Eileen
Administrator-Controller
Gloribel
Officer
Program
Tolosa,
E.
Bonet
Y.
Officer
Miranda
Administrative
Ana
C.
Assistant
Rodríguez
Administrative
Enrique
Reyes
Facilities
Ricardo
Assistant
and
Maintenance
Assistant
Ramírez
Maintenance
Assistant
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OUR COLLABORATORS AS A RESULT OF THE CONTRIBUTION FROM COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHERS, THE CENTER FOR PUERTO RICO CONTINUES TO SERVE RESIDENTS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED COMMUNITIES, THUS ADVANCING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF PUERTO RICO. Adriel Longo Aerostar Airport Holdings Aireko Albors Development Corporation Antonio Lucio AmeriCorps Angel Umpierre Autopistas Metropolitanas de Puerto Rico Bristol Myers Squibb Caribbean Restaurants Carmen Baez Carrion Laffitte Casellas Costco Wholesale Danosa Caribbean El Vocero de Puerto Rico Empresas Fonalledas Empresas Santana Federal Home Loan First Bank Francisco González Calderón Fulcro Fundación Angel Ramos Fundación Carvajal / Clínica para la Asistencia Legal, Escuela de Derecho, UPR Río Piedras Fundación Luis Miranda Casañas Gloria Bonilla Goya de Puerto Rico Grupo Ferré-Rangel / El Nuevo Día Grupo Herrans Holsum
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THANK YOU Hotel Copa Marina
Omega Overseas Investments
Hotel Courtyard by Marriott
Patrick Grace Foundation
Hotel El Convento
Plaza Provision Company
International Hospitality Enterprises
Programa ADAI
Jaime Martí
Programa Comedores Escolares
Joaquín Viso
Puerto Rico Supplies
José Alegría / OBRA Galería
Putnam LAC Holding, LLC
José E. Fernández
Rafo Muñiz / ProLat
José M. Izquierdo Encarnación
Robert Catell
Josen Rossi
Reynolds American
Juan Agosto Alicea
Rutgers University
Juan Terrasa
Senado de Puerto Rico
Kathryn Wylde
Silvestre M. Miranda, Esq.
Le Liberte, Inc.
South American Restaurants Corp.
Liberty Cable de Puerto Rico
St. James Security
Mabel Burckhart
Tactical Media
Major Leage Baseball
Telemundo Canal 2
María Elena González, Esq.
Televicentro Canal 4
Merrill Lynch
The Hoffman Brothers Foundation
McConnell Valdés
The TJX Foundation
MMM Holdings, Inc.
T-Mobile
Municipio de Caguas
Triple S
Municipio de Comerio
Unidos por Puerto Rico
Municipio de Hatillo
Walmart de Puerto Rico
Municipio de Hormigueros
WAPA TV
Municipio de Humacao
Wendco of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Municipio de Isabela
WKAQ TV
Municipio de Mayaguez
WLII TV Univisión Canal 11
Municipio de Sabana Grande
WSKN- 1320 AM Radio Isla
Municipio de San Germán
Yvonne Class
Municipio de San Juan
Zona Libre del Sur
Muñoz Holdings, Inc. New York Community Trust Nicholas Prouty Nitza Rotger
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW: REVENUE DISTRIBUTION
2016
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2017
29% 60%
of the 2017 revenues sales increase for the
to dedicated first quarter of 2020
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INVESTMENT:
2016-2017
Community Development
10%
Youth Development
10%
Young Adults 30% Women 40%
Technology Centers 10% During 2017 after Hurricanes Irma and Maria a significant portion of our revenues were dedicated to relief efforts and grants awards Programs initiatives with the Small Business Administration and Rural Development from US Department of Agriculture continued during 2017 Rutgers University Program transitioned from a Graduate Certificate in Community Development to a Master in Public Administration concentrating in Community Development. Governmental Contributions for 2017 constituted less than 12% of the total revenues Special Events for 2017 were reprogrammed to 2018 as a result of the hurricanes impact over Puerto Rico 26
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Centro para Puerto Rico
1012 Gonzรกlez St., Urb. Santa Rita.San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925
Phone (787) 765-4500
www.centroparapuertorico.org