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Vieques Microgrid Project
Over the next few days/weeks we are going to try something a little different to see how it works. We are going to highlight a project and explain where we came up with the idea and what went into the realization of the goals. In this way we are going to provide a deeper…
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Vieques Lee (Vieques Reads) Project, supporting local education and literature
Vieques Lee is a community led project with a goal to increase the availability of literature by cataloging and creating a central, internet accessible portal where readers will be able to view and search through the various collections of literary and multimedia resources that are located on the island of Vieques. However, the Island of…
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Meals Program for Vieques Residents in Need During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Vieques’ residents do not have access to a steady supply of food, particularly healthy, hot meals. Sail Relief Team has worked in cooperation with numerous nonprofits and residents of Vieques to start a volunteer-run meal program, Comida Caliente. We prepare healthy and filling meals at our volunteer house, La…
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Resiliency in the Face of Disaster Through Farming
Sail Relief Team has been busy promoting Resiliency on Vieques! Our newest project consists of creating a volunteer house that can be resilient and self-sufficient in the face of future disasters. The volunteer house farm became a project after local home owner became unable to continue to care for their animals and Sail Relief Team…
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Environmental Cleanups
Vieques relies on its natural beauty to support a tourism economy. We’ve teamed up with local groups to clean up trash and storm debris on beaches and in neighborhoods around the island. Projects like this help support community resilience through a stronger local economy and stewardship of public spaces.