ABOUT THE PUERTO RICAN SOCIAL CLUB

The Puerto Rican Social Club of Arizona, Inc. (PRSCA) was founded by Samuel Colon, a native of Ponce, PR and for many years, a resident of Arizona.

As a non-profit organization, PRSCA was incorporated in March 9, 2004, becoming the first Puerto Rican Club incorporated in the state of Arizona.  

MISSION STATEMENT

PRSCA will raise funds to support and enhance the ability of its members, families, and friends to meet their growing social, cultural, educational, and recreational needs. Specifically, PRSCA, hand in hand with the education, business, and the community at large will: 

• Raise funds from various sectors of the community: individual donors, other organizations, businesses, and foundations.

•  Assist other organizations and individuals whose services strengthen all Hispanics, specially the Puerto Rican Community.

• Provide education and be a resource on cultural differences.

• Conduct research and evaluation activities in Puerto Rican philanthropy.

• Provide and maintain a base of support among Puerto Ricans in Arizona.

WHY PRSCA 

• Puerto Ricans in Arizona are expected to reach a population over 25,000 by the year 2005.
• The Puerto Rican community is a relatively untapped and promising market for fundraising efforts.
• Puerto Ricans lack an organization that could be used as a resource for planning, promoting, training, and implementing a united effort to strengthen their individual goals and objectives. Other Hispanics in the Valley can complement this resource.

WHAT PRSCA IS

Through the initiative of community, business, and educational leaders, it is the first effort of its kind forging a partnership joining Puerto Ricans, non Hispanics and the rest of the Hispanic community leadership, which will link and access educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs.

PRSCA IS A VEHICLE FOR

• Raising money through individual/corporate contributions and special events to support the needs of the Hispanic Community, especially Puerto Ricans.

• Providing overall resource development and planning assistance to Hispanic oriented organizations.

• Building and maintaining a base of support among Puerto Ricans in Arizona.

• Promoting self-esteem and self-help in the Puerto Rican community.

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM PRSCA

Through PRSCA, Puerto Ricans and other Hispanics will be able to obtain individual and professional support for resource development and networking.

Help will be available to other organizations that focus on strengthening the Puerto Rican and the rest of the Hispanic community, particularly youth development and cultural differences. PRSCA will provide the opportunity for individuals to enrich their lives by giving time, money, and volunteer effort to the Hispanic Community.

HOW WILL PRSCA OPERATE 

PRSCA will be governed by a nine (9)-member board of directors, made up of community residents with proven commitment to meeting the needs and aspirations of the Hispanic community; especially those of Puerto Rican descend.