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Mission: To educate, empower, and implement effective disaster preparedness. Through compassionate support, strategic partnerships, and proactive care, we strengthen communities in Puerto Rico—reducing loss of life during disasters and improving overall quality of life.

Goal: To achieve zero loss of life during natural disasters through mindful living, fostering resilience, and enhancing daily well-being.

Did You Know?

In Puerto Rico, 1 in 2 people faces unemployment, making it difficult to meet daily needs—and nearly impossible during natural disasters. A life-saving emergency bag can mean the difference between survival and tragedy for local residents.

You can make a difference. Get involved and save a life today!

– The WPR Team

About Worship Puerto Rico

Founded in 2018 and formally established as the nonprofit Worship Inc. in 2019, Worship Puerto Rico is dedicated to providing disaster support across the island. Our mission is to ensure the survival and success of every Puerto Rican resident by offering education, healthcare screenings, emergency preparedness bags, and resilience training to equip families with the skills to navigate the psychological impact of loss.

Our Work

Through Community Days, we deliver hands-on education and resources to strengthen disaster preparedness. Beyond these events, we provide comprehensive volunteer training, covering:
✅ Cultural Awareness – Understanding Puerto Rican history and traditions
✅ Spanish Language Basics – Facilitating meaningful engagement
✅ Musical Context – Exploring Puerto Rico’s rich musical heritage

By collaborating with organizations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, we are empowering communities with the knowledge and resources needed to survive disasters, leaving a lasting impact on volunteers, donors, and residents alike.

Board of Directors

Cinnamon " La Canela"  – President & Founder

WPR provides the following education and resources: 

Welcome to our Gallery! 

Our Donors

Our donors love our Amazon wish list making donating easy, seamless and fun! Purchases are delivered directly to Puerto Rico via Amazon for distribution in the communities. 

Enjoy our gallery!  - The WPR Team

Volunteers

Volunteers are the heart of Worship Puerto Rico and they are self funded! They assist with fundraising giving of thier time throughout the year and attend a mission trips to Puerto Rico every March. 


Emergency bags

Emergency bags are the catalyst in promoting sustainability and in spanish are called Salva Mochilas. Each salva mochila has life saving items that can help minimize suffering and loss during an emergency. 

Our Upcoming Trip to Puerto Rico 

Worship Puerto Rico Volunteer Mission

WPR volunteers will spend eight days in Puerto Rico, actively engaging with local communities to distribute life-saving emergency backpacks and address critical needs that strengthen resilience and well-being.

Trip Plan:

Our Commitment:

In addition to providing essential emergency backpacks, Worship Puerto Rico equips communities with education and resources in the following areas:

✅ Disaster Preparedness – Training for hurricanes, earthquakes, and medical emergencies, including CPR.
✅ Health Screenings – Monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
✅ Nursing Advice & Education – Guidance on infection control, medication preservation during disasters, hospital mapping, and optimizing local healthcare resources.
✅ Mental Health & Community Support – Access to psychosocial resources to promote emotional well-being and resilience.

Through these efforts, Worship Puerto Rico empowers communities with the tools and knowledge needed to prepare, respond, and thrive in the face of adversity.

Trip Cost

Each Volunteer is self funded. The full cost of the trip per volunteer is is $690, tax deductible and includes food, lodging, airfare and transportation. 

Team Life

Team life is very important to Worship Puerto Rico. All activities are completed together including meals around a shared table, travel to team activities and work ventures. It is important that a strong WPR team relationship is built by spending quality time together.

Volunteer with us!

Are you interested in joining Worship Puerto Rico during an upcoming trip? Email your interest to admin@worshipinc.org. An interview will be set up and conducted by our project manager and president. If selected, a non refundable deposit will be required to hold your slot. You will be required to complete a participation agreement along with a participant medical health form. If you have already had an interview and recieved your password please follow this link to complete you volunteer registration form: Register Here

Partners in Puerto Rico 

Our Supporters and Donors

Locations We Serve

Guánica (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈɡwanika]) is a town and municipality in southern Puerto Rico, bordering the Caribbean Sea, south of Sabana Grande, east of Lajas, and west of Yauco. It is part of the Yauco metropolitan statistical area. The town of Guánica, also known as Pueblo de Guánica, is the principal town of the municipality. The town's population in 2000 was 9,247 people among 3,808 housing units over a land area of 2.49 square miles (6.45 km2).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guánica,_Puerto_Rico

Guayanilla (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡwaʝaˈniʎa]) is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the southern coast of the island, bordering the Caribbean Sea, south of Adjuntas, east of Yauco; and west of Peñuelas and about 12 miles (19 km) west of Ponce. Guayanilla is spread over 16 barrios and Guayanilla Pueblo (the downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the Yauco Metropolitan Statistical Area. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guayanilla,_Puerto_Rico

Las Marias, Puerto Rico 

Las Marías (Spanish pronunciation: [las maˈrias], locally [ˌlaʔ maˈɾiaʔ]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located north of Maricao; southeast of Añasco; south of San Sebastián; east of Mayagüez; and west of Lares. Las Marías is spread over 13 barrios and Las Marías Pueblo (the downtown area and the administrative center of the city).

On September 20, 2017 Hurricane Maria struck the island of Puerto Rico. In Las Marías, multiple landslides left highways covered in mud, trees and debris.[3] In some areas of Las Marías there were more than 25 landslides per square mile due to the significant amount of rainfall and wind.[4][5]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guánica,_Puerto_Rico

Yauco (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈʝawko]) is a town and municipality in southern Puerto Rico. Although the downtown is inland, the municipality stretches to a southern coast facing the Caribbean Sea. Yauco is located south of Maricao, Lares and Adjuntas; east of Sabana Grande and Guánica; and west of Guayanilla. 

The municipality consists of 20 barrios and Yauco Pueblo (the downtown and administrative center of the municipality). It is both a principal town of the Yauco Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Ponce-Yauco-Coamo Combined Statistical Area.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guayanilla,_Puerto_Rico

Meet Angie Ponce de Loiza, Puerto Rico 

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