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Our Mission Statement

The Yonkers Puerto Rican / Hispanic Day Parade Foundation, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1979. It is dedicated to the preservation of Puerto Rico’s cultural heritage, promoting understanding and knowledge of its history and the significant contributions Puerto Ricans make to the diversity of our society. Furthermore, the Foundation supports the growth and aspirations of Puerto Ricans and other Hispanics in the City of Yonkers as well as the County of Westchester.

The Foundation Maintains a Proactive Advocacy Role:

•Grants academic scholarships and mentors the Hispanic youth

•Lessons with El Cuatro, Bomba y plena for Westchester’s Hispanic children

•Sponsors programs promoting the art and humanities

•Fosters understanding and provides opportunities for cultural exchange between diverse ethnic groups in the community