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 Vallarta Living | Community Services 
Time For PEACE in Nayarit and Jalisco
Started by Molly Fisher over five years ago, PEACE has been actively involved in community services including free animal spay and neuter clinics and teaching free English classes to children and adults in Nayarit and now Jalisco.
The Bay of Banderas is blessed with the non-profit organization, PEACE (Protection, Education, Animals, Culture & Environment.) Started by Molly Fisher over five years ago, PEACE has been actively involved in community services including free animal spay and neuter clinics and teaching free English classes to children and adults in Nayarit.
As of now, PEACE acts as an umbrella organization for four main programs, Casa Comunidad, Ayuda Los Animales (Help The Animals), Women's Co-Op (Manos de Mujeres Unidas) and Community Pride. They are also hoping to expand into other areas of community service. It is a U.S. non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which accepts tax-deductible donations and a Mexican Civil Association, where a factura can be issued for a donation.
Casa Comunidad - Building Blocks For Life, helps children and adults develop the necessary skills to be successful, positive contributors to their multi-cultural, bilingual community, through free English classes. There is also an after school program, which includes, sports, art, adventure education, etc. This program operates in the Punta de Mita area.
Ayuda Los Animales (Help The Animals) - decreases the number of unwanted animals by holding high-volume spay and neuter clinics. Ayuda Los Animales has worked in Nayarit exclusively for the last five years, but has recently been contacted by the Jalisco Department of Health (Secretaria de Salud) to organize clinics in that state. PEACE provides teaching clinics for local vets, organizes education for children and adults, plus other animal related services.
The Women's Co-Op (Manos de Mujeres Unidas) - provides an opportunity for mothers to work in their homes. They develop creative skills and expression, by designing and producing various handicraft items, many made from recycled materials. The children are able to stay in school because their mothers are earning enough money to help support the family. This program runs in Punta de Mita.
Community Pride - actively pursues projects to protect the environment. The group throws "Trash Parties", installs trash cans, and works with the local government, businesses and volunteers to ensure pick-up and coordinating highway brigades.
PEACE has a proven track record of success in all these areas. Local governments and schools continually ask for these programs to be implemented in their colonias in Nayarit and now in Jalisco. If any of these are going to expand, PEACE needs volunteers and funding. For more information, please visit PeaceMexico.org.
Upcoming PEACE Events and FUNdraisers
 Gretchen DeWitt
As we transition from a humid summer to a temperate fall, the PEACE team continues with a number of awesome projects in various communities throughout the Bahia de Banderas and beyond. To raise money for these projects, we have several exciting FUNdraisers planned, and the first is on November 24th.
 PEACE & INEA Opening Doors to the Future
 Molly Fisher
PEACE has been woking with INEA, a program that gives adults the opportunity to finish their education, since April 2008. On September 28th, 2009 25 INEA students received their elementary and secondary education certifications at a ceremony held at the plaza in Punta de Mita.
PEACE Offers Daily Yoga Classes to Locals
Molly Fisher
Relax, play and assist as you take part in one of the PEACE Volunteer Retreats. Daily yoga classes are going to be offered for Banderas Bay area locals at PEACE's Volunteer Retreat from October 18th to the 22nd, 2009.
PEACE Volunteer Vacation Yoga Retreat
 Katherine Fisher
From October 17-22, 2009, the Banderas Bay area non-profit organization PEACE is holding a Volunteer Vacation Retreat in Punta de Mita, Mexico, giving everyone the opportunity to experience another culture while making a difference in the lives of others.
August 2009 PEACE News & Clinic Updates
 Gretchen DeWitt
There's lots going on at PEACE this summer. Here's what happened at the PEACE/Ayuda a los Animales mobile spay and neuter clinic that took place in Las Palmas Nayarit from August 18-21, plus PEACE news and upcoming clinics.
PEACE Summer Camp Opens in Nayarit
 Harold Sokolove
PEACE Mexico opened its first annual summer camp for middle and high school students last week. The camp is being held in Punta de Mita, Sayulita and La Cruz and focuses on teaching youth about entrepreneurship. Students also enjoy a variety of activities, including English and art classes.
PEACE Plea Gets Results
Harold Sokolove
Just about a week ago, a plea sent out by PEACE volunteer Carol Davenport appeared on BanderasNews, asking for help to overcome the funding shortage of the organization's activities, especially the PEACE children's summer camp. Well, there is some good news to report.
PEACE Needs Your Help
Carol Davenport
If there was ever a time in history that PEACE needs your help and support, it is now. Founded in 2005 by Molly Fisher, this Banderas Bay area non-profit organization will be forced to start closing some of their community programs unless donations are received over the next few weeks.
Get Ready to Raffle for PEACE
Emily L'Hoist
The next fund raising event for the Banderas Bay area non-profit organization, PEACE (Protection, Education, Animals, Culture & Environment) will be held at Los Afortunados Restaurant Bar in Sayulita on July 18th at 8 pm (Nayarit time.) Join us for a good time - for a great cause!
Get on Your Bike and Pedal for PEACE
 Vivian Hemphill
Get on your bike and ride! The Bay of Banderas non-profit association, P.E.A.C.E., wants you to hop in the saddle and pedal away on Sunday, April 26th. This is not a race, but a fun bike ride through the country to raise money for the many community programs supported by PEACE.
 The Arts for Self-Esteem
 Laura Gelezunas
Kids really dig music, but for many Mexican school children this is not a subject they can explore at school. However, one Banderas Bay area non-profit is giving young people the chance to dance, show off and get into an artistic program.
Ayuda a los Animales Lending a Paw
 Laura Gelezunas
Between volunteer training and education and high-volume spay and neuter clinics, Ayuda al los Animales offers a lot of assistance and opportunities to help Banderas Bay area animals and people.
3rd Annual Picnic - A Howling Good Time
 Laura Gelezunas
A postcard setting, great food and time spent with your best four-legged friend... There's no better way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and the third annual Pet Picnic, held at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on December 6th was a dog gone good time.
Silver Stars at Sun Silver
 Laura Gelezunas
On December 5, Sun Silver in Old Town is making it easy to shop for the perfect Christmas gift at a special event that spotlights top jewelry designers and the ladies of Manos Unidas por la Mujer, part of the PEACE non-profit association.
A Stroke of Good Luck for PEACE
 Laura Gelezunas
Thanks to the efforts of the Banderas Bay area non-profit organization PEACE, and a team of students, teachers and volunteers, an abandoned Ejido building in the Punta de Mita region is being turned into a place for everyone in the community.
After School Fun for Students & Teachers
 Laura Gelezunas
Banderas Bay area teachers are switching places with their students by using their free time to take Casa Comunidad's teacher training courses, which give them the tools they need to offer students fun and educational after school programs.
Riviera Nayarit Begins Recycling Program
 Laura Gelezunas
The Riviera Regional Recycling program does more than keep the streets clean. This cooperative, formed by local non-profits, works in recycling and organic composting projects in Punta de Mita, Higuera Blanca, Sayulita, San Pancho and Bucerias.
Vallarta Kids are Digging Up Some Fun
 Laura Gelezunas
Just because school is out for the summer doesn't mean that local kids are not going to stay busy. One group is making some extra money with worms, and it has nothing to do with fish bait. The non-profit association, PEACE, is digging up some fun.
Lace Up Your Running Shoes for PEACE
 Laura Gelezunas
It's time to hit the links, so to speak, for the children in Nayarit. The Third Annual Casa Comunidad 5K Run and Family Walk takes place on April 27, 2008 at El Tigre Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta.
Vivian Hemphill Discusses Poverty and Philanthropy with Wise Wo-Men
 Twila Crawford
Educator Vivian Hemphill of Manos Unidas por la Mujer explained the work of the social enterprise that blends women's empowerment, ecological conscience and artistic creation to participants at a recent meeting of Vallarta Wise Wo-Men.
2nd Annual Pet Picnic was Dog Gone Wild!
 PVNN
Over 70 people and their pets had a dog gone good time at Daiquiri Dick's 2nd Annual Pet Picnic, and BanderasNews videographer Laura Gelezunas was there to catch all of the tail-wagging action.
Doggie Day at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
On Saturday, December 8th, Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta will once again be "going to the dogs" as they host the second annual Pet Picnic to benefit Ayuda a los Animales, part of the PEACE charity association.
Vallarta Volunteer Vacation Memories
 PVNN
A sixteen-year-old visitor tells how volunteering for the Ayuda Los Animales free animal spay and neuter clinic run by Molly Fisher's non-profit organization, PEACE, was one of the greatest, most rewarding experiences of her life.
Gifts That Give
 Laura Gelezunas
Get a jump on your holiday shopping by stopping by Epoca Restaurant on November 23 and 24 for the Gifts That Give sale, which will exhibit and sell folk art produced by local women. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to an emergency aid fund.
Ayuda a Los Animals Caring Crate Program
 Laura Gelezunas
Ayuda a Los Animals, part of the PEACE non-profit organization, is gearing up for another season of spay and neuter clinics, and there's an easy way for you to lend a paw if you are planning a trip to the Bay of Banderas.
A Dog-Gone Good Place to Volunteer
 Laura Gelezunas
The dogs are barking, the cats are howling and the volunteer behind the registration table at the PEACE/Ayuda a los Animales mobile spay and neuter clinic in Puerto Vallarta is checking in a long line of animals with patience and a smile.
Pet Clinic Supplies Needed for M*A*S*H
 PVNN
For over five years, Ayuda Los Animales, part of the PEACE non-profit organization, has been holding free spay and neuter clinics from their Mobile ANIMAL Surgical Hospital in Nayarit. They are now setting up shop in Jalisco - but they need your help!
Snip and Clip Clinic 2
 Laura Gelezunas
The Jalisco Department of Health (Salud de Jalisco) recently joined hands with PEACE to hold a high-volume spay and neuter clinic in Colonia Mojoneras. From July 9th- 13th, sixty-five animals were either spayed or neutered at no cost to the pet owner.
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