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Dr. López Somolinos Foundation

Play the video... 7 minutes that will allow you to know the foundation in a better detail. A jorney through our history and inspiraton, guided by the hand of some students and member of our directive board, as well as Dr. Carlos López Somolinos friends and family.

  • We strive for a better education
  • We believe a better future is possible

Welcome


Thanks for visiting our Website. We are the Dr. López Somolinos Foundation, a nonprofit organization stablished under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Our Mission


Granting scholarships to students who are in socioeconomic disadvantage, in order to promote the transformation of commited leaders who contribute to the social and economic develpment of Puerto Rico.

Our Vision


To be the nonprofit foundation with the higher impact and recognition nationwide regarding the development of that part of the Puerto Rican youth who are in socioeconomic disadvantage.

Commited with education

YOU CAN BE PART OF OUR MISSION

Everyday, our youth go to school full of illusion, with the hope of getting and education capable of transforming their whole future. They are commited, they are willing to succeed and they also have optimal academic achievement, but in some cases, a huge barrier gets between they and their success... Lack of economic resources. That is why, we encourage you to collaborate with our cause, because only according to the donations we receive we can continue granting scholarships to make possible a lot of bright students in socioeconomic disadvantage don´t have to face the situation of having to park their dreams for a better future.

TESTIMONIALS ABOUT OUR FOUNDATION

Analis Barreto de la Torre

Former scholarship holder

“In a moment my family was facing a very hard aconomic situation, I had the opportunity of finding this Foundation. They support me to complete my highschool. I always thank my wonderful chance of having an scholarship because in that time it was a huge help and today I can say it was a very special gift.”

Keyla Díaz Santos

Former scholarship holder

“I thank this Foundation for the opportunity they gave me, helping me in never give up on my studies and to know that what you own doesn´t define us, but what er are and what we want to achieve.”

Sylvette Náter

Treasurer

“Being part of this Foundation is a pride and a big responsibility. To perpetuate Dr. Carlos dream of facilitate the access to education to the youth, the future of his beloved Puerto Rico, that is…A lifetime commitment.”

Karen Scalley

Sub-Secretary

“Being part of this board allows me to directly collaborate to the well-being of all those needed and deprived children and somehow building a better future for them. It is a great proud to work with a team of people equally commited to this cause and to see we all work as volunteers so all contribution received can go straightforward to our scholarship fund.”

Nicole Ramos

Former scholarship holder

“Thanks to my scholarship, I was able to demonstrate to my family that I am capable to move forward and to show them there are no limits because with faith and determination we can achieve what we want.”

Zoralis Feliciano Ramírez

Former scholarship holder

“I thanks this Foundation for having the opportunity of getting my scholarship because I know not every one who need it can have it and I did and could take advantage from it.”

Carlos Rodas

Former scholarship holder

“I am so greatful for my scholarship, thanks to it I was able to continue my education to Collage. Definitely… Thanks!”

Brandi Ayala

Former scholarship holder

“Thanks to this Foundation, everything have changed regarding my education. Having the opportunity to receive my scholarship was the best thing that ever happen to me.”

Dr. María C. López Atienza

Vocal / Scholarship Committee

“Here I can honnor my father´s memory. By his example a learned to believe in God, the importance of the family, the love for my country and the respect for everyone else. I believe education is a right for all, not the privilege of a few. I believe a country develps in so far as its people has the chance to be educated and grow up. There are many blessings in my life so this Foundation is my way to help others.”

Ing. Luis Alberto Ocasio

President of the board of directors

“Is my pride to belong to this Foundation that has been key in the develpment of great professionals and also great human beings who will be the future leaders of our island.”

Héctor Náter López

Vocal

“Thanks to the opportunity of being part of this foundation, I can help childhood and youth in socioeconomic disadvantage. Not everyone has the same opportunities in life and our mission is to give those opportunities to the people who needs them. It fills me with pride to be part of this organization and be able to contribute to improve our society.”