Business View Caribbean | November 2020

7 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN NOVEMBER 2020 OPENING L INES T ransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, recently announced donations totaling more than $25,000 to two non-profit organizations benefiting Puerto Rico. The employee fundraising campaign was spurred by the devastation from earthquakes earlier in the year and the company matched all donations dollar-for-dollar. TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe commented, “San Juan is my home and also home to TransPerfect’s newest major production center. I’ve personally witnessed how the pandemic-related drop in tourism has hurt our local economy. Further, the pandemic and the decrease in tourism has made the need for assistance for those recovering from natural disasters even more acute. I’m inspired by how Puerto Rico is beginning to rebound from this double hit, and I am equally inspired by the selflessness of our team. Even during difficult TRANSPERFECT AND COMPANY EMPLOYEES RAISE OVER $25,000 FOR TWO CHARITIES BENEFITING PUERTO RICO times for them personally, our staff did not sit idly by—but instead sought to play a role in helping those in need.” The funds raised were donated entirely to the following two local charities: PRxPR immediately focused on restoring small farms, rebuilding shelters and schools, and providing food, clean water, and fuel to those in Puerto Rico who were most in need. Their humanitarian efforts are ongoing. World Central Kitchen provides meals to those in need, particularly in south Puerto Rico, and has launched the “Plow to Plate” program to maximize the security of the food supply chain. World Central Kitchen activated immediately following the earthquake, mobilizing facilities in Yauco and Ponce to serve over 2,000 meals in the first 24 hours. Their efforts are also ongoing.