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El Desarrollo Rural de USDA Ayuda a Restaurar la Esperanza en Loiza, Puerto Rico
Carmen, una residente de mucho tiempo en la tranquila comunidad de Loiza, Puerto Rico, ha experimentado su parte de dificultades. En 1999, Carmen y su difunto esposo compraron su casa con un pequeño préstamo de su suegra. Durante años, la pareja disfrutó de su vida en Loiza.… [Read More]
Puerto Rico
USDA Rural Development Helps Restore Hope in Loiza, Puerto Rico
Carmen, a longtime resident of the quiet community of Loiza, Puerto Rico, has experienced her share of hardships. In 1999, Carmen and her late husband purchased their home with a small loan from her mother-in-law. For years, the couple enjoyed their life in Loiza.“Everything is… [Read More]
Puerto Rico
De la lucha a la estabilidad: Restaurando una casa familiar en Loíza
En un terreno multigeneracional en la zona rural de Loíza, Puerto Rico, se erige un nuevo hogar para Iris. Iris es una de nueve hermanos que crecieron en la casa, originalmente construida en un terreno que fue legado por sus abuelos."Los abuelos le dieron un pedazo de tierra a… [Read More]
Puerto Rico
From struggle to stability: Restoring a family home in Loiza
On multigenerational land in rural Loíza, Puerto Rico, stands a new home for Iris. Iris is one of nine siblings who grew up in the house, originally built on land passed down from her grandparents. "The grandparents gave a piece of land to each of their children, and they… [Read More]
Puerto Rico
Empowering Coffee in Puerto Rico
Globally, more than a billion people count on coffee to power their day. In rural Puerto Rico, USDA Rural Development is helping a small family-owned business power some of that coffee. Thanks to a $110,240 USDA Rural Development’s Rural Energy for America Program (… [Read More]
Puerto Rico