The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance and National Museum of Mexican Art have created a relief fund for individuals and interested parties to provide financial assistance to people affected by the recent earthquake in central Mexico and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
- An account with Wintrust Bank has been set up for donations; the funds will be disbursed via Mexico Red Cross ( Cruz Roja Mexicana ) and Red Cross in Puerto Rico.
- Donations will be accepted:
— By check at Wintrust's Pilsen branch located at 1800 S. Blue Island, Chicago IL 60608 during business hours Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
— Online with a credit card at www.praachicago.org/relief-fund.
— By check at the National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago IL 60608 during museum hours, Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
— By check at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance at 3000 N Elbridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, during center hours Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.
Checks should be made out to Puerto Rican Arts Alliance or National Museum of Mexican Art with "Chicago for Mexico & Puerto Rico Relief Fund" identified on the memo line.