September 22nd, 2017 12:08AM EST

Due to the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Maria, the campus and facilities at Ponce Health Sciences University will be on a temporary hiatus.Our hearts go out to our faculty, administration, and our students (as well as their families) during this trying time.

We look forward to working with the strong people of Puerto Rico as we rebuild our beautiful island and our school.

As we work to restore services, please check this page for updates and new information from Ponce Health Sciences University.

Dr. David Lenihan
President and CEO of Ponce Health Sciences University

September 22nd, 2017 12:15PM EST

The following are ways to help through credible organizations:

1) Beatriz Rosselló, the wife of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, has created an initiative to support hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. Donations can be made at http://unidosporpuertorico.com/en/

2) The Miami Foundation is accepting donations for Caribbean islands impacted by Maria and Irma, inlcuidng Antigua and Barbuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Donations can be made at http://miamifoundation.org/relief/

For those of you in Miami or Broward are of south Florida:

The Puerto Rican Leadership Council will be accepting donations of nonperishable food, diapers, bottled water and clothing starting on Friday at the following locations:

Isla Del Encanto restaurant at 12850 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL 33186 on Friday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Ana G. Méndez University at 15201 NW 79th Court, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 on Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mana Wynwood warehouse at 225 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127 on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ay Bendito food truck at 9225 SW 137th Avenue Miami, FL 33196 on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

In Broward County at Casa Borinquen at 6519 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33024 on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Luis De Rosa at ldr@puertoricanchamber.com