The Alliance for Puerto Rican Education and Empowerment (APREE) started with a few Brooklyn College alumni gathering informally once a month at a local Brooklyn restaurant. After a few sessions, they realized that many of them were the same people who were involved in organizing themselves into the student organization Puerto Rican Alliance

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Thus, APREE’s mission statement:

To advocate for social transformation through programs focused on education and the advancement of the Puerto Rican community.

 

Brief introduction and history:

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Participants of APREE have been and are engaged civically and socially in the local and broader community. Many of the founders of APREE are alumni of the City University of New York. Some are retired or nearly retired. All have benefitted from growing up at a time of great change and social awareness that included giving back to our communities. These experiences have positively impacted our lives. To continue the legacy of giving back, they have founded APREE.

 

Objectives:

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Each of our programs and activities will address at least one of the following objectives:

• Enhance APREEʼs understanding of issues impacting the Puerto Rican community, locally and globally through continued learning, research and education.

• Provide a context for our youth emphasizing the rich history of our communities in working toward social justice.

• Create individual and familial support activities and programs that emphasize Puerto Rican and Latin@ cultural awareness.

• Mentor and provide scholarships and financial support to Puerto Rican and Latin@ youth to help them develop to their fullest potential.

• Provide our youth with models of collaborative leadership and support / advocate for progressive educational strategies, policies and programs.

• Promote and support our youthʼs interest and engagement in civic activism.

• Recommend and support policies and strategies that reflect our mission, through public conversations, research, and publications.

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DONATIONS: 

There are several ways to donate to APREE. You can, 

• Make a donation through PayPal or with a debit/credit card by clicking on the "Donate" button above.

• Or mail a check or money order payable to APREE, and ​

Send to:

APREE c/o Antonio Nieves, Treasurer ​

576 Rugby Road 

Brooklyn, NY 11230

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