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APM Celebrates Early Childhood Education, Welcomes North Philadelphia Favorite Los Bomberos De La Calle at Next Sugar Cane Festival Month Event

August 9, 2021

WHAT: Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha’s (APM) Sugar Cane Festival – a beloved summer tradition for Latino Philadelphia – is back this year as Sugar Cane Festival Month. The celebration features…

Annual Sugar Cane Festival Returns for the Month of August to Bring Connection and Community to the Neighborhoods that Missed it Most

August 3, 2021

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APM celebrates the joy, music and camaraderie rooted in Puerto Rican families for generations PHILADELPHIA — (Aug. 3, 2021) — Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha’s (APM) Sugar Cane Festival – a…

APM Brings COVID-19 Vaccine to Under-Resourced Neighborhoods

April 17, 2021

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Latino-founded nonprofit to vaccinate 400 community members, clients and employees WHAT: Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) is partnering with Temple University to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its Paseo…

APM Teachers Welcome Pre-K Students Back to the Classroom

April 5, 2021

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Nonprofit to provide PPE to all children and families in early education programs WHAT: Students in Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha’s (APM) Pre-K program at the Rising Sun Early Childhood Education…

APM Distributes The First of 50,000 Face Masks Donated by Ford Motor Company Fund with Support from Hispanic Federation

February 19, 2021

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APM tenants and clients received much-needed personal protective gear PHILADELPHIA, PA—(February 19, 2021)—Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) on February 18 distributed the first of 50,000 medical-grade protective adult facemasks to…

A Letter from President and CEO Nilda Ruiz on the Events in Washington, D.C

January 7, 2021

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“The recent events at the US Capitol Building were a disgraceful embarrassment, and it was a sad day for all of us who love this country…”

Goya Donates Food and $10,000 to APM’s Annual Toy Drive

December 21, 2020

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Largest Hispanic-owned food company in U.S. supports Latino social services organization PHILADELPHIA, PA—(December 21, 2020)—Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States donated food to help feed…

Child Safety Activist Elizabeth Smart to Join APM For 50th Anniversary Speaker Series Event

December 9, 2020

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WHAT: Over the course of its 50 years, Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) has become a leader in helping foster and adoptive families build a strong foundation for success with…

APM and Cousin’s Supermarket Distribute Thanksgiving Meals to Seniors and Philadelphians In Need

November 23, 2020

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Nonprofit provides food and vouchers to ease the burden of the holiday during COVID-19 WHAT: To support Philadelphia seniors and families in low-income neighborhoods as the holiday season approaches, social…

ABC News Correspondent John Quiñones To Join APM For 50th Anniversary Speaker Series Event About Inequality, Race and Gentrification

November 10, 2020

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WHAT: Over the course of its 50 years, Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) has become a leader in physical development financing and affordable housing, transforming communities of blight into communities…

APM Leads a Car Caravan to Raise Civic Awareness and Get Out the Puerto Rican and Latino Vote in Philadelphia

October 25, 2020

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Watch APM Lead A Car Caravan To Raise Civic Awareness and Get Out The Puerto Rican And Latino Vote In Philadelphia Pennsylvania Puerto Rican and Latino organizations launch campaign to…

Help.org Names the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Philadelphia

October 22, 2020

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Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Philadelphia, PA for 2020. The informational guide recognizes…