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If you grew up in Puerto Rico or in a Puerto Rican neighborhood, you already know that nothing beats the summer heat quite like a cold, icy limber. But have you ever wondered where this delicious treat got its unique name? A Cool Story from 1928 Unlike traditional ice cream, a limber isn't scooped—it is frozen solid right inside a plastic cup. The history goes back to 1928, when a famous American pilot named Charles Lindbergh flew his airplane to Puerto Rico on a goodwill tou

Hola familia! Todavía estamos con la emoción del éxito de nuestro primer pilot program—el Tres Reyes Toy Drive. Seeing the community come together to celebrate our traditions was a powerful reminder of why I started this nonprofit. Now that we’ve stepped into the new year, many of you have asked: "¿Qué es lo próximo?" The Vision is Growing (Nuestra Visión Crece) While the toy drive was our first big move, I have been working tras bastidores (behind the scenes) on a roadmap fo

In Bristol, PA Papa´s Pretzels 302 Mill St, Bristol-PA 19007 Elements Smoke Shop 127 Mill St, Bristol-PA 19007 Goodwill Hose Co. No. 3 Station 52 190 Mifflin St, Bristol-PA 19007 In Trenton,NJ Saint Joseph´s Church 540 N. Olden Ave, Trenton-NJ 08638 Iron Recovery & Wellness Center (IRWC) 144 Perry St, Trenton-NJ 08618 Los Tres Reyes are counting on us! We only have until December 20th to collect the toys and clothing that will bring joy and warmth to families this holiday s

Hey everyone, I want to welcome you to the start of something truly special: the blog for El Rincón Borikén! I’m Lissette Berrios, the founder, and I want to share the simple, deeply personal reason why this organization exists. The Problem We Can’t Ignore As a Puerto Rican born and growing up here in the States, I noticed something sad: we’re forgetting the music, the history, and the traditions that make us who we are. It’s easy to let go of the roots when life gets busy.