The New Jersey Puerto Rican Congress

08/09/2026

07/15/2026

Volunteer Opportunities La Casa de Don Pedro (Newark, NJ: Located about 15 miles south of Wayne, this is the largest Latinx-led organization in the state. You can volunteer for youth enrichment, community organizing, or help families access housing and energy assistance. Sign up via the La Casa de Don Pedro Careers page
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4163283/LA-CASA-DE-DON-PEDRO-INC/Volunteer-and-Community-Partnership-Coordinator

07/14/2026

National Scholarships with Local Impact For Puerto Rican & Latino Students

National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship: Awards up to $2,500 to high school seniors and college freshmen through juniors. Applicants must be of Puerto Rican descent, have a 3.0 GPA or better, and demonstrate strong volunteer or community service.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF): One of the largest networks for Hispanic heritage students, HSF provides awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 based on merit and financial need.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards: Celebrates outstanding high school seniors who excel in academics, leadership, and community service. Awards range up to $4,000 to be used at any accredited higher education institution.

07/13/2026

07/10/2026

Supporting Our Community Throuhtout New Jersey

07/10/2026

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07/09/2026

Congress Rican Pride
Legislation in New Jersey mandating the inclusion of Latino and Hispanic history in the K-12 curriculum was signed into law on September 29, 2025.

07/07/2026

Congress Rican Pride