In addition to the Washington office which serves as the government’s primary liaison in the nation’s capital, PRFAA also has regional offices that are responsible for forging close relationships with our stateside communities. Over the last 70-plus years, the regional offices have evolved from providing guidance to Puerto Rican migrants, to promoting cultural awareness, to helping the community get involved in the political process.
Today, the emphasis of the regional offices is on three main areas: economic development through promotion of business ventures between the Island and U.S.-based Puerto Rican communities; education and empowerment to bridge the stateside Puerto Rican youth's educational gap through a partnership with the University of Puerto Rico; and leadership development through partnerships with local community organizations.
All the regional offices’ operations are consolidated in two geographical hubs and the central office in Washington, D.C.
PRFAA - NEW YORK OFFICE
This office covers the Northeastern Corridor: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. It provides services to over two million Puerto Ricans. Established in 1930, this office is the oldest office of the Government of Puerto Rico in the United States.
135 West 50th Street, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10020
212-252-7300
Fax: 202-726-9957
Luis Balzac
Regional Director
Reyes Rodríguez
Senior Community Officer
PRFAA - MIDWEST OFFICE
This office, first established in 1948, covers the Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North & South Dakota, and Iowa. It serves approximately 500,000 Puerto Ricans.
2511 West Division
Chicago, Illinois 60622
773-365-0071
Fax: 773-365-0072
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