First Presbyterian Church of Hickory helps Puerto Rico

Last week, we had the honor and privilege of donating our time to lead a team of twenty incredibly hard-working and energetic volunteers, mostly college students, from First Presbyterian Church of Hickory, North Carolina.

While most of us on the island and in the tourism industry have returned to “business as usual,” there are still many in the rural parts of Puerto Rico who need help. The team contributed by replacing and repairing roofs, installing running water and toilets, clearing debris, delivering hot food, solar lights, and water filters, and so much more, in the mountainous areas of San Sebastian. Just as importantly, we brought a bit of dignity, and a lot of love and laughter, to a community that has been virtually forgotten since Hurricane Maria.