Women's religious retreat, possibly spring or summer.
Joel Berrocal
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Joel Berrocal on Jimmylee's Rotated Views Podcast
Hurricane Maria Relief
Joel Berrocal and Jimmylee Velez discussing Hurricane Maria relief efforts on Jimmylee's Rotated Views Podcast.
Packing donations to send to Puerto Rico
Sienna Berrocal at her home filling up donation boxes to be mailed to Puerto Rico.
Meeting to coordinate Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Bristol, Pa, and Trenton NJ
Left to right, Samuel Kanig, Freddie & Rosa Rosado, Joel Berrocal, and another individual coordinating relief efforts between the Bristol and Trenton communities.
Valerie and Sienna Berrocal filling donation boxes
Valerie and Sienna Berrocal at their home, filling donation boxes to be mailed to Puerto Rico.
Sienna Berrocal and Juliana Velez-Hagan playing at a donation table at Josefina's Unisex Salon during a donation drive.
Family in Puerto Rico with a care package
A family in Puerto Rico that received a care package sent by the Bristol community.
Tom Diamond, Joel Berrocal, and Laura Berrocal coordinating during a donation drive at Josefina's Unisex Salon.
Left to right, Tom Diamond, Joel Berrocal, and Laura Berrocal coordinating during a donation drive at Josefina's Unisex Salon.
Pablo Berrocal, Tom Diamond, Joel Berrocal, and Laura Berrocal coordinating during a donation drive at Josefina's Unisex Salon
Left to right, Pablo Berrocal, Tom Diamond, Joel Berrocal, and Laura Berrocal coordinating during a donation drive at Josefina's Unisex Salon.
Joel Berrocal receiving a check at the Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends Organization
Joel Berrocal receiving a check for over $4,000 from the team at the Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends Organization
Joel Berrocal meeting with the then Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner and current Governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer Gonzalez, discussing local recovery efforts and plans to rebuild Puerto Rico.
Juanita Berrocal-Diamond, Ismael Rivera, Joel Berrocal, and Betty Rodriguez receiving awards from NPRCC Founder, Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan for their local relief efforts
Left to right, Juanita Berrocal-Diamond, Ismael Rivera, Joel Berrocal, and Betty Rodriguez receiving awards from NPRCC Founder, Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan for their local relief efforts.
Joel Berrocal handing Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan, Founder of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (NPRCC), a check for relief efforts
Joel Berrocal handing Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan, Founder of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (NPRCC), a check for approximately $14,000 to be used for relief efforts.
Sienna Berrocal holding a Thank You sign
Sienna Berrocal holding a Thank You sign at Josefina's Unisex Salon during a donation drive.
Pablo Berrocal receiving an award from NPRCC Founder, Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan for his local relief efforts
Pablo Berrocal receiving an award from NPRCC Founder, Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan for his local relief efforts.
A trunk full of donations to be mailed to various recipients throughout Puerto Rico
A trunk full of donations to be mailed to various recipients throughout Puerto Rico. Dozens of boxes were mailed daily.
Toys that were mailed to children in Puerto Rico during Christmas time
Toys that were mailed to children in Puerto Rico during Christmas time.
Sienna Berrocal pulling her wagon full of donation boxes to the post office
Sienna Berrocal pulling her wagon full of donation boxes to the post office.
Flyer for a Thanksgiving drive coordinated by Dr. Charlie Flood
Flyer for a Thanksgiving drive coordinated by Dr. Charlie Flood. All donations were mailed to Puerto Rico.
Jimmylee Velez, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Joel Berrocal, promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts
Left to right, Jimmylee Velez, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Joel Berrocal, while promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts, which raised funds for Hurricane Maria relief efforts.
Flyer for a charity softball game coordinated by the local men's softball league
Flyer for a charity softball game coordinated by the local men's softball league. All donations were mailed to Puerto Rico.
Flyer for Ethnic Food Festival coordinated by local residents
Flyer for Ethnic Food Festival coordinated by local residents. All funds raised were used for relief efforts.
Thank you letter from a school in Utuado, Puerto Rico
Thank you letter from a school in Utuado, Puerto Rico, for a donation from the NPRCC. Page 2 contains signatures from school staff.
Roundtable discussion at Bristol Borough Hall regarding Hurricane Maria relief efforts
Roundtable discussion at Bristol Borough Hall regarding relief efforts and plans for reconstruction moving forward. A few of those in the picture: Joel Berrocal, Bristol Borough Councilwoman Betty Rodriguez, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, and Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez.
Joel Berrocal, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Jimmylee Velez promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts
Left to right, Joel Berrocal, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Jimmylee Velez while promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts, which raised funds for Hurricane Maria relief efforts.
Roundtable discussion at Borough Hall regarding relief efforts and plans for reconstruction moving forward. A few of those in the picture: Joel Berrocal, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, and Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer Rodriguez.
Boxes of donations to be mailed to various recipients throughout Puerto Rico. Dozens of boxes were mailed daily.
John Miles, Rosa Rosado, and Joel Berrocal packing donations for Puerto Rico
Left to right, John Miles, Rosa Rosado, and Joel Berrocal loading a box truck full of donations that were mailed to Puerto Rico.
Pablo Berrocal, Antonio Gonzalez Berrocal, and Joel Berrocal at a Three Kings Day celebration
Three Kings Day at St. Mark Catholic Church
Three Kings Day celebration at St. Mark Catholic Church, Bristol, Pa.
Pablo Berrocal, and Antonio Gonzalez Berrocal at a Three Kings Day celebration.
Pablo Berrocal, Joel Berrocal, and Antonio Gonzalez Berrocal at a Three Kings Day celebration
Antonio Gonzalez Berrocal ,Pablo Berrocal, and Joel Berrocal at a Three Kings Day celebration
Joel Berrocal, Pablo Berrocal, and Antonio Gonzalez Berrocal at a Three Kings Day celebration
Pablo Berrocal, Antonio Gonzalez Berrocal, Joel Berrocal, and Sienna Berrocal at a Three Kings Day celebration
Antonio Gonzalez Berrocal, Joel Berrocal, and Pablo Berrocal at a Three Kings Day celebration
Antonio Gonzalez Berrocal, Pablo Berrocal, and Joel Berrocal at a Three Kings Day celebration
Eliza Berrocal celebrating Las Posadas in a traditional Puerto Rican skirt
Las Posadas
Eliza Berrocal celebrating Las Posadas in a traditional Puerto Rican skirt.
St. Mark Parish Puerto Rican Community celebrate Las Posadas
Members of the St. Mark Parish Puerto Rican Community celebrate Las Posadas with traditional Catholic Puerto Rican Christmas music.