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Seven ways you can help those affected by the hurricanes in Puerto Rico

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Emy Rodriguez
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Still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Puerto Rico is now also suffering the repercussions of a devastating hit by Hurricane Maria. Wreaking havoc all over the area, the hurricane has left the Caribbean islands without power and in major need of help. Do the right thing and provide the assistance that the folks living out there are in dire need of. Here are all the ways you can help, no matter where you are: 

1. United for Puerto Rico: Founded by the first lady of Puerto Rico, Beatriz Rosselló, United for Puerto Rico is accepting donations that will aid and support all those affected by the hurricanes.

2. Puerto Rico Real-Time Recovery Fund: As over 80 percent of the area's population is coping with daily life without water service or power, this real-time recovery fund seeks to donate 100 percent of its gathered funds towards power grid repair efforts.

3. Hurricane Maria: Emergency Relief Fund: Americares provides $200 worth of aid per every $10 donated to the cause. Bonus: Online donations are completely tax deductible.

4. Ricky Martin For Puerto Rico: Donating $100,000 to the cause himself, Martin, who is originally from Puerto Rico, set up this YouCaring crowdfunding campaign to "collect funds to provide the basic needs and rebuild all that was lost."

5. UNICEF: Seeking funds to help the children of Puerto Rico immediately, UNICEF guarantees that 90 percent of every dollar spent by the organization will help little ones directly.

6. Global Giving: This crowdfunding campaign is gathering funds to provide people in the Caribbean with "emergency supplies like food, water and medicine in addition to longer-term recovery assistance to help residents recover and rebuild." 

7. Salvation Army: Providing food, drinks, shelter, cleaning supplies and all other forms of practical assistance, The Salvation Army is urging folks to donate online, by mail and by phone.

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