CIRCULO DE PUERTO RICO, INC.
WASHINGTON, D.C. | MARYLAND | VIRGINIA | PUERTO RICO
Our Impact
1957
Rooted in tradition, organized for charitable, educational, cultural, and civic engagement as a non-partisan, non-sectarian organization.
"Your support helps us write a brighter future — in a classroom or in times of crisis"
Hurricane Fiona
(September 2022)
Hurricane Fiona led to severe flooding and a widespread power blackout in Puerto Rico. Over a month later, remote areas like Adjuntas and Guánica still struggled. CPRI partnered with Bags of Love, Inc. to provide 540 water filters to address the scarcity of clean drinking water in these communities.
Earthquake
(January 2020)
After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck, causing significant damage. CPRI responded by donating funds to Tiberiades Inc., a Puerto Rican non-profit aiding those in need. Our contribution helped Tiberiades provide an elderly couple with a washing machine and assisted another individual by supplying a refrigerator, mattress set, and other essentials.
Hurricane
Irma & Maria
(September 2017)
Devastated Puerto Rico, leaving people without essential services. CPRI responded by partnering with Bags of Love to collect and distribute relief supplies, filling two trucks and shipping multiple containers of goods. We also raised $2,550 for solar radios and flashlights, and $3,000 for Christmas Bags for victims. Additionally, partnering with Oasis for Hope, we funded and facilitated the drilling of four potable water wells.
​​Educational Grants and Scholarships
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
(2019 - 2020)
CPRI donated $1,000 in 2019 and another $1,000 in 2020 as a “Hero Donor” to support the Carlos Rosario School’s Scholarship Program, which provide education for immigrants of the District of Columbia. The Carlos Rosario School is a legacy of Mr. Carlos Rosario, who was also a founding member of the Círculo de Puerto Rico in 1957.
DONATIONS WITH IMPACT FOR THE DMV COMMUNITY AND BEYOND
Thanks to the continued support of our members and sponsors, Círculo de Puerto Rico, Inc. (CPRI) has been able to make significant contributions that positively impact our community across the DMV area and beyond. Check our donations between 2018 and 2025:
2025
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$3,000 to LAYC for young students ages 11–24.
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$300 to Knights of Colombus and participated as volunteers in the Veteran's Honor Flight Event.
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$700 to La Casa Rita y Eliseo mission in El Salvador to help purchase furniture, ensuring safety and comfort for 14 children residing in the mission home.
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$300 to the American Cancer Society Making Strides of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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$200 to Cultura Plenera for their cultural center.
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$500 to Joeriel's family, a little Puerto Rican boy who traveled from the island to Johns Hopkins Hospital to receive specialized care and has undergone multiple surgeries.
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$2,950 for Tribute Concert honoring Dr. Carlos Alberto Vázquez, one of Puerto Rico’s most distinguished and internationally acclaimed contemporary composers.
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$1,200 to San Miguel School who provide life-changing educational opportunities for boys facing significant barriers.
2023
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$1,000 to support families in the DMV area.
2024
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$1,200 to support a father's urgent bone marrow transplant.
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$400 for a low-income senior living with Parkinson’s disease.
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$125 to the American Red Cross.
2018
- $500 for a child’s liver transplant.
These donations demonstrate our strong commitment to making a real difference. Each donation, whether large or small, is a step toward a stronger, healthier community.​​​​
OUR Fundraising Events
(2018 - 2025)
OCTAVITAS
Festive Puerto Rican tradition that extends the holiday season well into January. It begins on the eighth day after Three King's Day (January 6) and lasts for another eight days. It's a time of joyous gatherings that combine music, dance, and communal festivities. We have successfully done this Octavitas fundraising event during the years of 2018-2025 with the participation of more than 250 individuals attending the event.
