| NON-
PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
For visitors to Puerto Vallarta who
wish to do a good deed for the less privileged in our
little paradise, this is a list of some of the many
organizations that could benefit from such kind gestures.
Toys for Tots 2007 Distributing more than
12,000 smiles
Thousands of smiles where distributed this past January 7th
February 2008 - Read Article - Leer Articuki
Tonala Shopping & Mascota – Talpa Trips
To Benefit Make-A-Wish® Foundation Mexico
February 2008 - Read News
. Papillion Gallery to Donate 40% of Opening Day Sales to Make a Wish Foundation
. A Shared Wish: "I Want to Meet the Chivas" Carlos, Jose Manuel and Diego
September 2007 - Read News
International Festival of Altruism
Handed Checks for $603,500 pesos
The proceeds of the event were distributed among 20 charitable organizations in Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas
August 2007 - Read News
• R.I.S.E. for Hope Annual Fundraiser Coming Up
• Toys for Tots Puts a Smile on the Faces of 10,000 Children
• IFC Announces New North Shore - Home Tour
February 2007 - Read Article
First Choice's Fundraiser for Pasitos de Luz, a Great Success
December 2006 - Read Article
First Choice Signature Vacations Teams up with Pasitos de Luz
November 2006 - Read Article
Cruzada Altruista launch - Wednesday,
August 16 at 7:00 p.m.
August 2006 - Read Article
Third International Festival of
Altruism - Brief Review
With a record attendance of approximately one thousand people the Third Festival of Altruism started...
June 2006 - Read Article - Leer Artículo
International Festival of Altruism - June 2006 - Photo Gallery
May 2006
• Manuelito’s Story of Hope
April 2006
Touring Disneyland with Sleeping Beauty
February 2006
• R.I.S.E. for Hope Annual Fundraiser at Marina Vallarta Club de Golf
• International Friendship Club Presents The Private Home Tour
January 2006
• Coast Guard Cutter Aspen’s Crew Volunteer for Pasitos de Luz
• Compassion For Kids Supports Local Children
December 2005
Its time to light up smiles for Christmas with Toys for Tots
November 2005
Electronic Game Wizard Asks Make A Wish Foundation for an Xbox!
Discapactados
de Vallarta, A.C.
(DIVAC) – Ivan Applegate is the president of this
association of handicapped individuals dedicated to
help one another lead productive lives. Contacto Ivan
Applegate at 221-51-53.
Becas
Vallarta, A.C.
Provides scholarships for bright high School and University
students of limited resources but high scholastic achievement.
Donations be made to Becas Vallarta or for tax deductibility
in the United States to the America-Mexico Foundation,
Inc. (AMF). We need more volunteers. Contacts: Mary
222-1478, Pat 221 5730, or Mercedes 225 6035. Website:
www.puerto-vallarta.com/amf.”
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. If you wish to make a donation
or volunteer in any way, please contact Ana Catalina
Eisenring at 224-9577.
Casa
Hogar
An established orphanage near the airport run by Catholic
nuns. Most of the kids have families who are unable
to care for them. Contact Elisa Cornejo at 221-1908.
Clinica de Rehabilitacion Santa Barbara- This clinic
for the rehabilitation of the handicapped is used by
members of DIVAC not only for physical and psychological
therapy but also for education and training to assist
the handicapped lead full productive lives. Contact
Laura Lopez Portillo Rodriguez at 224-2754.
Cruz
Roja (Red Cross)
Hndles hospital and emergency service. 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 injured.
Needs are operating funds, equipment, fuel and maintenance
for ambulances, supplies and volunteers. Contact: 222-1533,
222-4973
Desarrollo
Integral de la Familia (DIF)
A municipal service, part of the Federal System of Family
Services that assists not only in time of emergency
but also with ongoing education, health and training
programs for the whole family. Contact City Hall at
222-0058.
Make
a Wish Foundation (MAW)
An organization that grants wishes to children with
life-threatening illnesses. 100% of the funds are used
for the wishes. Donations that are tax deducible in
the U.S. and Mexico. Contact Bob Mandel at 221-62-12.
Eagle’s
Wings Foundation
Focuses on providing financial support to organizations
and services that benefit children. In the past, this
group has assisted the Public Library and the DIF Scholarship
Program. Contact: 224-4848.
International
Friendship Club
(IFC) Funds many projects such as the Cleft Palate Surgery
Program, classroom and school restroom construction,
emergency assistance to those with limited resources
and donations to the American Mexican Foundation. Donations
are tax deductible in the U.S. and Mexico, Contact Clubhouse
at 222-5466, e-mail: ifc@pvmexico.com
website: www.pvmexico.com/ifc
Navy
League
Offers its help in the transportation of donated supplies
and equipment from the United States to Puerto Vallarta
via the US Navy’s ‘Hand Clasp’ Program.
In addition, crew members of American and Canadian Ships
donate part of their shore leave to paint and do maintenance
on schools, orphanages and rehabilitation centers in
Puerto Vallarta. Contact Peter Gray at 221-5285 or Jerry
Lafferty at 221-6156.
Organization
Vallarta Contra el SIDA (OVCS)
Is an organization dedicated to HIV/AIDS education,
testing, prevention and assistance. Their 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 at 224-1225,
222-2414 or Judy Mae at 224-1396.
Asociación
Down
A charitable organization from Puerto Vallarta, which was started up by a group of mothers of children with varios disabilities. Offer nutritional services, physical rehabilitation, medical specialist's service and more. Located at Exiquio Corona 545 Col. Bobadilla. Phone and fax: [322] 299-3605 Website: http://www.pasitosdeluz.org/ E-mail: estancia@pasitosdeluz.org
Refugio
Infantil Santa Esperanza
Shelter for children 1 month to 14 yrs. Old. Contact
Madre Mari at 222-7857, Soledad Martinez at 224-4946
or Sudy Coy at 222-5764. Visiting hours: 11am-1pm &
4pm-6pm www.refugioinfantil.com
Grupo
Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta, A.C.
Programs for adoption of dogs and cats. Volunteers and
animal handling equipment requested. Forms (in English
and Spanish) for making an ecological complaint to the
local authorities. Contact R.C. Walker at 222-0897
e-mail: rc_walkermx@yahoo.com.mx
Una
Mañana Brillante (A Brighter Tomorrow)
Is a partnership of Americans and Canadians to support
Colegio Mexico Americano, a pre-school and primary school
in Puerto Vallarta. The school’s vision is to
provide excellence in education at a very low tuition
rates. Instruction is in English as well as Spanish
and in addition to the regular curriculum, provides
lessons to build character and leadership qualties.
Money is being raised for equipment, facilities, and
scholarships. Contact: Margi Baughman. Email: mach1@prodigy.net.mx
Or David Bender email: dbender@prodigy.net.mx
 Nosotros
por los Niños con Cáncer
In Guadalajara, is an association devoted to give the
opportunity for underprivileged children with cancer
to receive treatment [chemotherapy] on time. Treatments
are given once a month to each child and each of those
treatments costs five thousand pesos. Cancer can be
cured and together we can do it! For more information
please call: [33] 3612-1577 or by email: nncancer@prodigy.net.mx
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
some 300 people each day. Local residents fund it with
some government assistance. Tax-deductible receipts
are available for Mexico and USA. For more information
please call Director Ricardo Murrieta at 224-9966 or
Jimmie Ellis at 222-1478. |
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