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Hermandad, INC is dedicated to serving as an advocacy and support entity for citizens on the United States territory of Puerto Rico not limited to: (1) grants for students seeking to uplift their communities; (2) enhance their educational opportunities; and assistance with Puerto Rican nonprofit organizations in need of acquiring resources not readily available on the island.
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American Baptist Foundation
420 W. Germantown Pike
East Norriton, PA 19403
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Reverend John & Mrs. Jean Knight Endowment Fund for Puerto Rico (Account No. 1897).
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Hermandad presents their latest gift of $1,000 to Corporación Milagros del Amor (CorMA) in Caguas, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
(L-R) Gladys Rodriguez, Executive Director of CorMA, Jean Knight, Hermandad...
President’s Column August/September
Close your eyes and listen. When we had our February fundraiser in Puerto Rico, one audience member did. He learned that our lead performer was visually impaired, blind. He closed his eyes as he listened to the rest of the performance and found a connection.
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Create awareness of the ongoing needs of Puerto Rican citizens addressing emergency needs and ensuring youth have post secondary opportunities to make Puerto Rico an affordable choice where they can live.
Our Vision
To insure physical, spiritual, emotional, emergency and post secondary educational needs are provided to all citizens throughout the island of Puerto Rico.
The Jack and Eunice Knight Memorial Fund Youth Grant
This is a grant from a fund donated in the memory of John G. (Jack) and Eunice K. Knight. Jack and Eunice were long time residents of Northern Virginia and noted for their active role in the life of their community. He was also known for his support of employees regardless of their economic background or country of origin. Both took roles in various boards and helping organizations. Jack’s work included board member of many of the community organizations including the library board, little league, regional industry advisory liaison as well as a member of the local Rotary.
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Tarde de Café, Música y grato compartir.
Gracias a todos los que hicieron posible este evento a beneficio de la Corporación Milagros del Amor.
May 2024 Newsletter
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Hermandad Awards $2,000 Grant to the National Federation of the Blind of Puerto Rico
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Hermandad met in-person and virtually with members of the National Federation of the Blind of Puerto Rico (NFBPR) in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
Watch Hermandad’s Scholarship Presentation Recap 💜 🇵🇷
Watch the recap of Hermandad’s Scholarship presentation from Puerto Rico last week.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Jean and John Knight were able to see the Habitat for Humanity site in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Since last year’s visit, government inspections have been completed and they got to speak with one of the new residents. Jean and John met representatives from Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico and Habitat for Humanity International.
(L-R) Carmen Smith, Vice President of U.S. Affiliate Services at
Habitat for Humanity International; Larla Peña, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico; Adrienne Goolsby, Senior Vice President, U.S. and Canada at Habitat for Humanity International; John Knight, President - Hermandad, INC and Jean Knight, Secretary - Hermandad, INC.
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