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Nestled within our coffee groves, a quiet battle for survival is taking place. We are dedicated to protecting one of our island’s most endangered treasures: the Puerto Rican Harlequin Butterfly (Atlantea tulita).
Commonly known as "La Quebradillana," this butterfly is a symbol of Puerto Rico’s unique biodiversity. However, the data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) paints a sobering picture:
Critical Risk: Fewer than 100 adults are observed annually.
Shrinking Habitats: Only six known populations remain on the entire island.
Urgent Timeline: Experts predict up to 66% of these populations could vanish by 2045 without intervention.
Because there is currently no captive breeding program, the survival of the Harlequin Butterfly depends entirely on the protection of its natural habitat—places exactly like Panorama Farm.
Through our partnership with the USFWS and Envirosurvey, we are transforming our land into a regenerative haven. We believe that agriculture and biodiversity should thrive together. At the farm, visitors experience "Conservation Coffee" in action—where every coffee tree helps preserve the native ecosystems that these butterflies call home.
We are thrilled to announce the next phase of our mission: The Panorama Butterfly Garden. This dedicated space is designed to be a research and conservation micro-habitat that will:
Host native nectar plants specifically for the Harlequin Butterfly.
Provide an immersive, educational experience for visitors.
Serve as a safe haven for one of the world's rarest species.
You don't have to be a scientist to save a species. When you choose Café Ama Love, you are directly funding habitat restoration and environmental education.
Make your impact today:
Visit Us: Book a Purpose-Driven Tour of Panorama Farm
Drink for a Cause: Shop Café Ama Love Signature Blends
At Friends of Puerto Rico, we are redefining what meaningful events look like—by creating experiences that combine purpose, community, and real economic opportunity.
Through our social enterprise, Café Ama Love, we offer a unique collaboration model for organizations, brands, and institutions across Puerto Rico and the United States seeking to elevate their events with authentic social impact. Our activation brings together two powerful elements: premium Arabica coffee service and Youth Marketplaces led by emerging entrepreneurs.
This means your guests don’t just enjoy exceptional, locally grown Puerto Rican coffee—they become part of a larger mission. Each cup of Café Ama Love supports programs that empower young girls and youth in Puerto Rico to develop leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills. Alongside the coffee experience, our curated Youth Marketplaces provide a platform for these young entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products, gaining real-world business experience and confidence.
Our model creates a multi-dimensional experience:
A high-quality coffee offering rooted in Puerto Rican agriculture
A live marketplace featuring youth-led businesses
A direct pathway for guests and partners to engage with purpose
We have recently activated this experience at leading spaces, including the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Conference in San Juan, the C-Suite Network Hero Club and Hero CEO gatherings, and engagements on Capitol Hill—demonstrating its relevance across corporate, nonprofit, and national platforms.
For partners, this is more than an event enhancement—it is an opportunity to align your brand with impact, storytelling, and community empowerment. Whether through conferences, corporate gatherings, or curated experiences, our team works closely with partners to design activations that are both meaningful and memorable.
If you are looking to bring purpose, engagement, and social impact into your next event, we invite you to collaborate with us.
Contact us at engage@friendsofpuertorico.org to explore partnership opportunities and co-create an experience that matters.
Together, we can build spaces where every cup poured and every product sold contributes to the future of Puerto Rico’s next generation of leaders.
Friends of Puerto Rico and Panorama Farms proudly presents the Congressional Reserve Blend, the first-ever Puerto Rican coffee served exclusively in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Café Ama is proud to present Neo Ioannou as our End of Year Brand Ambassador!
When Neo Ioannou saw what Café Ama and Friends of Puerto Rico do for our island, he was instantly ready to partner up! As a Puerto Rican and Greek-Cypriot New Yorker, the talented performer felt connected to the mission, cultural representation and impact on the community.
Neo comes from a vibrant family background. His father was born & raised in Cyprus, while his mother is a first-generation Nuyorican. Her parents, Neo’s grandparents, are both from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and moved to the states in search of the American Dream.
Friends of Puerto Rico has roots in Aguadilla as well, making this partnership feel even more special!
When asked about the importance of the winter holidays and being our brand ambassador during this special time, Neo said “I love it! Seriously, I think this is one of the best moments to become an ambassador, as this whole time is about giving, loving, and spending time with the people you love. It’s the perfect time!”
Neo has been a coffee lover since his teenage years! “High school is when I started actively drinking coffee in the mornings. That’s when I was hooked!”
He drinks all types of coffee! At home it’s either a normal café americano or espresso which a little bit of cinnamon. Every now an then, he’ll whip up a cappuccino or a Greek frappé.
Learn more about Neo!
Neo Ioannou is the creator of The NEO Studio, which offers online private voice lessons, dramatic coachings, and audition/role prep to young professionals and emerging artists.
“I’ve been singing, dancing, and acting since I was three years old. After years of classes and performances, I was accepted into a performing arts high school and then decided that this would definitely be my career."
"I kept training and got accepted into a conservatory-level program, where I did my Bachelors, Masters, and Post-Masters in Vocal Performance. On my journey, I started teaching private voice and finally decided to create my online vocal studio during the pandemic.”
Faced with the new challenges of the virtual world and the entertainment industry, Neo felt that it was a great time to help students in their vocal journey as they are now dealing with a different set of complications.
“I would describe myself as passionate and determined. I always try to do my best and give it my all. I like to uplift others and help them live up to their true potential. And I have fun in the process!”
In celebration of our partnership, Neo has a special discount for the Café Ama and Friends of Puerto Rico community. He is offering 20% off any type of voice lesson with the code CAFEAMALOVE.
Visit his website, neophytosioannou.com, and use the code upon scheduling your session! Keep in touch with Neo via Instagram, Facebook & YouTube!
By Angie Gomez
On Friday October 8th, a very special event took place in Aguadilla!
The Friends of Puerto Rico and Café Ama Team prepared for a day full of golf, laughter, coffee and purpose in Punta Borinquen Golf Club. A special thanks is in order to our Gold Sponsors: Ferries del Caribe, Southwest Airlines, Mendez & Co., Suiza, First Medical, CBX Global & Honeywell. Without you, this event wouldn't have been possible!
Café Ama & Amapola were front and center, with Ismael from O Positivo Café brewing cups of love as guests made their way into the lobby.
Over 70 players attended! With breakfast, coffee and goodie bags in tow, the event began with a few words from our own Angelique Sina, and Julio Roldán, mayor of Aguadilla.
Throughout the day, the players aimed for a hole-in-one in hopes of winning our grand prizes. With $10,000 dollars, a table full of tech equipment and a brand new car on the line, everyone was on their A game!
We want to highlight and thank the incredible companies that sponsored the 18 holes throughout the course! Thank you to:
Numerous prizes were awarded, from beautiful pieces created by Carlos Valentin to gift certificates for restaurants, flights & even a hotel stay!
Thank you our friends and partners for providing extra goodies: DonQ, Coca Cola, Dr. Tech, The English Rose, Mi Familias Pizza, The Fish, Fundación Superhéroes, Gustavo Rivera, Innovative Education, Center, Inc. & FAP Roofing.
All in all, we can say that the event was a success! People came together for a memorable experience, with the purpose of creating impact in our communities.
At least 40 news students for the SEEDS Program will have full scholarships thanks to everyone who supported FOPR’s First Charity Golf Tournament!
We hope to see you again next year!
By Angie Gomez
Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing! Here at Café Ama, we are excited to learn and celebrate the achievements of the Hispanic community.
Earlier this week, it was American Business Women’s Day! We chose to highlight several inspiring latinas, from our incredible network, making an impact in their communities and proudly representing their heritage while doing so. They are all true AMIGAS, having participated in different events to help the women entrepreneurs under Friends of Puerto Rico’s AMIGAS program.
Get to know them and their work, as we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
For more on the AMIGAS program and future events, be sure to follow Friends of Puerto Rico on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn, as well as subscribe to the official newsletter!
While looking for inspiration, we came across Elise Bauer's Coffee Ice Cream recipe! As founder of Simply Recipes, Bauer's creations are a most try. Follow the video recipe to create a Café Ama infused Coffee Ice Cream at home.
You'll need:
For a plant-based option, check out our previous recipe here!
