As of June 10, 2024, we are a registered non-profit organization of Puerto Rico.

We are currently engaged in the 501(c)(3) status application process. 

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If you like what we are attempting and would like to contribute in some way or support some of our efforts, here are a few ways to do so.​

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Volunteer / Internships

We are now accepting volunteers and interns!  Whether you need to build experience, fulfill an internship, improve your resumé, or are passionate about education and community, we would love to partner with you.  (Please fill out form below.)  

• teach

• translate (Jack would be very excited!)

• assist with drama productions, literary events, and community events

• marketing, website design, and communication

• your idea: ___________

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Radio Station

We love "college radio" for many reasons and are considering starting an online radio station (via Live365).  The hope being that it provides a space for our community to express themselves through music and talk, for local businesses to broadcast their services, and for community events to be promoted.  Plus, it's just fun.  To get started, the station will require $59/month -- for basic licensing.  Eventually, through listeners and possibly local ads, it could prove self-sustaining.  If this is something you are interested in sponsoring, please fill out the donation form below.

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​Amigos & Seeds

Within the next few months, we are hoping to begin a project that we have been excited about for a long time.  The project involves a community garden and seed/plant exchange as well as work with the city to improve recycling availability.  We will provide more specifics as to ways to contribute as we get closer to implementation.  For now, if you are interested in the general idea, please let us know.

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Scholarships and other Financial Support

Us & Friends offers as many free or reduced-priced courses, workshops, events, projects, and opportunities as we can--it's part of our ethos.  Currently, around one-third to one-half of our courses are being provided at no cost to the participants.  Thus far, Damaris and Jack have solely funded this.  However, as we (Jack & Damaris) are transitioning more of our focus and time toward "Us & Friends" and consequently away from our other sources of income, our ability to continue to provide discounted or free services in the same capacity and quantity as we currently do, is proportionally reduced.  

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Despite possible assumption, Us & Friends (and the Fosters) currently do not receive any funds, supplies, or assistance of any kind from any source outside of tuition charged for the courses and workshops.  As of now, the Fosters personally fund all of Us & Friends's other projects.  We are currently looking at various possibilities that may open up some provisional doors in the future, but as of now, we are limited only to funds received from tuition. 

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​​Please provide as much or as little information as you desire on the donation form below.   The "Honoree Name" is intended for a specific scholarship recipient, if you have one in mind -- if this is not applicable to your intention, please just leave it blank.  Please use the large space below to detail how you wish your donation to be used.  

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Thanks!