Biography:

On the 9th and 10th of October 1970, thousands of Puerto Ricans from all of New Jersey met in Atlantic City.  The major concern was the social, economic and political isolation found within the community.  Out of this convention the Puerto Rican Congress of NJ, Inc. (PRC) was founded.  It is a private, non-profit corporation, which is governed by a board of directors, representing various geographical areas of the state.  Due to its charter, bylaws, and statewide agenda, the PRC has a demonstrared hisotry of congruence in regards to its mission statement and in terms of empowerment, self-sufficiency and inclusion.  During it`s 45 years of existence, the PRC has fulfilled its role as statewide advocate for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic residents of New Jersey by planning, implementing and operating programs designed to improve their social economic and educational status.  The primary historical goal of the PRC has been the organization of Puerto Rican/Hispanic community based organizations in order to meet the ever present needs of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic community.