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Disaster Relief
14 Aug 2018

We're back in Texas!

Our team is back in Texas!!! We’re starting up our Rebuild Project in Wharton County helping families recover after the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey....
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Disaster Relief
13 Aug 2018

Thankful for the generosity of families we assist

Continuously thankful for the generosity we encounter in the families we assist. They regularly feed our volunteers delicious Puerto Rican food during the lunch break....
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Disaster Relief
10 Aug 2018

So much more is possible when we work together

Our staff help each other and our volunteers build upon skills so that we can better help communities in need rebuild homes. So much more...
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Disaster Relief
09 Aug 2018

NECHAMA invited to Presentation hosted by the Foundation for Puerto Rico

Today our Puerto Rico Project Staff and volunteers were invited to a presentation hosted by the Foundation for Puerto Rico. The foundation promotes opportunities for...
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Disaster Relief
08 Aug 2018

Volunteer Spotlight - A week volunteering in Puerto Rico before Honeymoon

Packing for a honeymoon? Swimsuits, sunglasses and... work boots? Volunteer Kate spent a week with us in Puerto Rico before heading off across the island...
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Disaster Relief
25 Jul 2018

Our commitment goes far beyond the physical work of repairing homes

Our commitment to disaster relief goes far beyond the physical work of repairing homes. Every day we recognize and cherish the bonds that are formed...
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Disaster Relief
24 Jul 2018

Touring potential housing sites in USVI

We met with the St Thomas Recovery Team today to tour housing sites for a potential rebuild project on the Island of St. Thomas in...
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Disaster Relief
23 Jul 2018

Governor Cuomo joins NECHAMA on the ground in Puerto Rico

This afternoon Governor Andrew Cuomo joined NECHAMA teams on the ground, alongside CUNY and SUNY students, and gained a first-hand experience of our current efforts....
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