Orlando Bravo, the managing partner of the private equity firm Thoma Bravo and the founder of the Bravo Family Foundation, is donating $10 million to families and individuals in Puerto Rico who have been impacted by Hurricane Fiona.
“In these instances where my hometown is once again experiencing a natural disaster, the least I can do is support the relief efforts,” Bravo, who was born in Mayagüez, said in a statement. “This donation seeks to alleviate some of the pain for Puerto Ricans who were only just starting to recover from previous hurricanes, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic.”
The Bravo Family Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization “committed to underserved and marginalized individuals, groups, and communities who have limited access to high-quality learning opportunities, technical knowledge, and financial support.”
The $10 million in funds will be used to provide immediate assistance to the communities of Mayagüez, Salinas, San Germán, Cayey, Loíza, and Cabo Rojo on the island. The foundation is focused on helping adults over the age of 65, families with children, and people with disabilities.
“My broader vision for the Bravo Family Foundation is to help build a more inclusive and prosperous society and economy for Puerto Rico, and I think this starts with the younger generation,” Orlando Bravo said. “I want to encourage youth from marginalized communities to achieve their dreams by opening them up to opportunities for personal and economic advancement, but, at this moment, we need to get back to basics and help those most affected by this hurricane return to normalcy as soon as possible.”
