According to relief organizers, a concert and donation drive is scheduled to kick-off on Saturday, October 7th from 10:00am-6:00 pm at the lot located at 870 Mount Prospect Avenue in Newark to benefit Puerto Ricans on the island who suffered catastrophic damages during Hurricane Maria's direct hit.
Organizers said the Hurricane Maria Relief Fund for Puerto Rico comprises of over 100 Puerto Ricans, Latino community participants, and citizens who felt compelled to assist Puerto Rico during this critical time.
The benefit concert and donation drive is a free event. A list of suggested donation items is attached for your reference where donations are also being accepted at five additional locations:
**Ariagna Perello’s Office**
31 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104 Monday-Friday 4:00pm-9:00pm Saturday 12:00pm-4:00pm Contact: Ariagna Perello
(862) 755-8542
**BQN Borinquen Grill**
267 Orange Street
Newark, NJ 07107 Monday-Saturday 11:00am-8:00pm
**Cars on Route 21**
374 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07104 Monday-Friday 9:00am-9:00pm Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm Contact: Hiram Ortiz
(973) 985-8585
**Taino’s Kitchen**
849 Mount Prospect Avenue Newark, NJ 07104 Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm
**St. Lucy’s Church**
118 7th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm Contact: Omar Navarro
(862) 703-8422
The Hurricane Maria Relief Fund for Puerto Rico has also partnered with La Liga Roberto Clemente in their fundraising efforts to honor the disaster relief legacy of Roberto Clemente.
Any monetary donations should be made payable to La Liga Roberto Clemente and the note should read "Hurricane Maria Relief Fund" Checks can be mailed c/o Law Office of Masiel Valentin LLC, 349 Summer Avenue, Newark, NJ or dropped off personally at this address Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9:00am-4:00 pm.
If anyone is interested in volunteering the day of the benefit concert and donation drive, please visit our Facebook page and complete a volunteer form.
**Relevant Links**
https://www.facebook.com/PR-Hurricane-Maria-Relief-Fund-of-Newark-1518931454851717/
**LEGAL NOTE:** This is a publicity effort by RLS Media-Metro Breaking News to assist the above organization raise awareness and gather community participation for the people of Puerto Rico (only) who have suffered during the hurricane. Our company will **not** collect donations nor are we listed as a place to drop off supplies. As with any and all non-profit organization, RLS Media provide free space to publicize.