Thomas J. Henry Launches Direct Effort to Provide Shelter and Restore Education in Post-Earthquake Southern Puerto Rico

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Mar 11, 2020, 09:00 ET

NEW YORK, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas J. Henry, Attorney and Founder of Texas based leading law Firm Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys recently visited the town of Guayanilla in South Puerto Rico and donated 200 tents to assist in speed up the process of re-opening schools in the areas that have been most affected by the recent earthquake swarm comprising some eleven magnitude 5 quakes.

John Sweeney, Adrián Rivera, Nelson Torres, Thomas J. Henry, Leyda E. Cruz Berrios, and friends (Photo Credit: ©Gabriela Garcia)

Since the beginning of his legal career and the inception of his law firm, Thomas J. Henry has supported national and international charitable causes with the underpinning desire to spread the benefits of his own success and philosophy that It is only through human interaction and helping others that we form a closer community, closer country, and closer world.

Students and teachers of the towns of Guánica, Guayanilla and Yauco will be able to use the 200 tents as classrooms equipped with tables, desks, and other necessary materials.

"After hearing about the destroyed homes and families left without power or water, I wanted to do whatever I could to help," Thomas J. Henry stated. He is also grateful for the collaboration with Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers and President, Alberto de la Cruz, who helped in the process.

The personal initiative of Thomas J. Henry has transformed into a collaborative effort with the local Government, Community and the Department of Education coming together to help achieve a sense of normalcy for children in the midst of a disaster zone. Safe locations have been identified to install the tents, close to the community in order to help parents and students feel calm.

Leyda E. Cruz Berrios (Special Assistant to the Secretary of Education) commented in the press conference, "When we heard about Thomas J. Henry and Coca-Cola, we were filled with excitement. I remember when we finished setting up a tent in Guayanilla, in the Asunción School, the teachers began hugging and crying"

For more information about Thomas J. Henry's Personal Injury Law Firm, visit: thomasjhenrylaw.com.

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