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 Vallarta Living
PV Charities and Non-Profit Organizations
Puerto Vallarta is home to many charities and non-profit organizations that offer everyone the opportunity to enhance the lives of those who are in need of help. Here's a list of Puerto Vallarta Non-Profit Charitable Organizations that enrich children's lives and educations, cater to medical and rehabilitation needs, feed the hungry and fulfill the last wishes of children with fatal illnesses. The continuing and varying needs of the people of Puerto Vallarta depend on the dedication and humanitarian interest of every visitor, part-time resident, and expatriate - make a donation today.
 Asociación Down
The Foundation for assistance to persons with Down's Syndrome dedicates its work to the rehabilitation of Down's syndrome children for entrance into the regular school system. Make a donation or volunteer, contact Ana Catalina Eisenring 224-9577
Becas Vallarta, A.C.
 Becas Vallarta provides scholarships to over 300 high school and university students, who have limited resources and high scholastic achievement, and who attend public high school and university in Vallarta. Donations tax deductible in Mexico and the USA. Contact Polly Vicars at (322) 223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285. Click HERE to learn more about the America-Mexico Foundation.
Casa Hogar
An established orphanage near the airport for children from birth to 14. Most of the 60 kids have families who are unable to care for them. Contact Luz Aurora Arrendonado 221-1908 casahogar_maximocornejo(at)hotmail.com.
Clinica de Rehabilitacion Santa Barbara
This is a clinic for the rehabilitation of handicapped people. It is used by members of DIVAC for physical and psychological therapy, and for education and training on leading full productive lives. Contact Laura Lopez Portillo Rodriguez 224-2754
Cruz Roja (Red Cross)
The Red Cross handles hospital and emergency service in Vallarta. It is the only facility that is authorized to offer assistance to injured people on the street, transport them to their facility or other ones indicated by the injured person. Needs operating funds, equipment, fuel and maintenance for ambulance supplies and volunteers. Contact 222-1533; 222-4973
Children of the Dump
 Originally founded in 1998 as Feed the Children Vallarta, the mission of Children of the Dump is to educate the poor children of Puerto Vallarta in the skills necessary to rise above poverty. Through private donations, the program feeds more than 2300 children daily, operates nine day care centers and an after-school program for grades 3 through 6; teaching them English, math and computers. If you would like to volunteer or make a tax deductible donation, contact Arthur Fumerton at ArthurEFumerton(at)yahoo.com.
Click HERE to learn more.
Democrats Abroad Mexico - Costa Banderas Chapter
 The Costa Banderas chapter of Mexico Democrats Abroad represents US citizens residing in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, as well as in the emerging, new gringo "colonies" located just to the north of the well-known tourist resort in the state of Nayarit. For more information, or to become a member of the Costa Banderas Chapter, please contact Dee Dee Camhi at chair.banderas(at)mexicodemocrats.org.
Click HERE to learn more.
Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (DIF)
A municipal service, part of the federal System of Family Services that assists not only in times of emergency, but also with ongoing education, health, and training programs for the whole family. Contact City Hall 222-0058
Discapactados de Vallarta, A.C.
An association of handicapped individuals dedicated to helping one another lead productive lives. Contact Ivan Applegate 221-5153
Eagle's Wings Foundation
Focuses on providing financial support to organizations and services that benefit children. Contact 224-4848
Families of the Dump
FAD provides spiritual, physical and emotional support to the families at the Puerto Vallarta city dump and surrounding villages, including food; water; clothing; medical and dental services and home repairs. To participate or make a charitable donation, meet at Paradise Village Hotel lobby every Wednesday at 9:30 am, attend a Paradise Village Sunday Church service [in English] on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Contact Winnie Giesbrecht at grannie_grand639(at)hotmail.com.
Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta, A.C.
Programs for adoption of dogs and cats. Volunteers and animal handling equipment needed. Forms available in English and Spanish for making an ecological complaint to local authorities. Contact R.C. Walker 222-0897 rc_walkermx(at)yahoo.com.mx
International Friendship Club (IFC)
 Funds many projects such as the Cleft Palate Program, classroom and school restroom construction, emergency assistance to those with limited resources. Donations to the American-Mexican Foundation are tax deductible in the USA and Mexico. Contact Clubhouse 222-5466 ifc(at)pvmexico.com
Make a Wish Foundation (MAW)
 The mission of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mexico is to grant wishes for Mexican children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. MAW is a registered national non-profit foundation that is part of an international organization operating in more than 30 countries in the world. MAW Mexico has granted wishes to children from more than 20 states in Mexico. Donations are used to grant wishes and are tax deductible in the USA and Mexico. For more information, call (322) 222-9112 or 01 800 DESEOS 1 (337-3671) or send an email to info(at)makeawishmexico.org.
Navy League
 The navy League offers help in the transportation of donated supplies and equipment from the USA to Puerto Vallarta via the US Navy's 'Hand Clasp' Program. In addition, crew members donate part of their shore leave to paint and do maintenance on schools, orphanages and rehabilitation centers in Puerto Vallarta. Contact Peter Gray 221-5285; Jerry Lafferty 221-6156
Organization Vallarta Contra el SIDA (OVCS)
An organization dedicated to HIV/AIDS education, testing, prevention and assistance. The latest program is directed at women of child bearing age who are encouraged to be tested in a free HIV testing program at the Clinic at 533 Hidalgo St. Contact Dr. Manuel Aldana 224-1225; Judy Mae 224-1396
Overseas Vote Foundation
 Overseas Vote Foundation is dedicated to doing one thing well: helping overseas American citizens and uniformed services voters register faster, more easily and accurately than ever before by providing public access to innovative online voter registration tools and services.
Click HERE to learn more.
Pasitos de Luz (Mamas Unidos por las Rehabilitación de sus Hijos)
Provides care and support to children with various handicaps. Contact 299-3605
PEACE
 PEACE (Protection, Education, Animals, Culture & Environment) is a Banderas Bay non-profit endeavor that acts as an umbrella organization for Casa Comunidad, Ayuda Los Animales, (Help The Animals) a Women's Co-Op, (Manos de Mujeres Unidas) and Community Pride. Offering free community service programs such as animal spay and neuter clinics and English classes for children and adults, PEACE is a U.S. non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a Mexican Civil Association that issues facturas for donations.
Click HERE to learn more.
Pro Biblioteca de Vallarta, A.C.
Raises funds for the Public Library located at 1001 Francisco Villa Avenue. it provides books, CD presentations, film events, and a myriad of cultural courses, attracting 300 people each day. Local residents fund it with some government assistance. Tax deductible receipts available for Mexico and the USA. Contact Ricardo Murrieta 224-9966; Jimmie Ellis 222-1478
Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E)
 The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza is a non-profit shelter for babies and children under the age of 14. Some of these children are orphans but most come from unbearable situations having been abused, neglected, or simply abandoned. R.I.S.E. is a Mexican non-profit charitable organization, which accepts donations through a number of charitable organizations. More information about tax deductible donations can be found at their website: Refugio-Infantil.org
Un Mañana Brillante (A Brighter Tomorrow)
A partnership of Americans and Canadians to support Colegio Mexico-Americano, a pre-school and primary school in Puerto Vallarta. The school provides excellence in education at very low tuition rates. Instruction is in English and Spanish. Also provides lessons to build character and leadership qualities. Money is being raised fro equipment, facilities, and scholarships. Contact Margi Baughman mach1(at)prodigy.net.mx or David Bender dbender(at)prodigy.net.mx |
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