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 AIDS/SIDA
The new organization Vallarta Confronts AIDS (Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA) is involved in education and prevention programs, non-judgmental outreach to at-risk communities and groups, including MSM's, sex workers, IV drug users and others, as well as counseling and support for those affected, including HIV+ individuals, their families and loved ones. There some 300 AIDS cases in Puerto Vallarta. AIDS is now the second leading cause of death in Mexico for those 15-44 years old and there are more than 220,000 infected persons in the country. The high prevalence of bisexual behavior among men will have a major impact on the risk of HIV infection among women and children. The Men of Vallarta 2008 Calendar, a high quality 12 month calendar with photography of some of the hottest guys in Puerto Vallarta is now available. For just $15 US, you'll be helping Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA continue to do what they do best... and you get to enjoy 12 months of looking at these hot guys. Proceeds from the sale will benefit people of limited resources who are living with HIV in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding communities. Order by calling (322) 223-0535 in Mexico, 1-866-388-2689 toll free in the US and Canada, or send an email to paulcrist@hotel-mercurio.com Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA provides funds for medical care, counseling services, and education and prevention programs, and is solely funded by donations and fund raising programs. Vallarta Confronts AIDS is 100% funded by donations. Contact Paul Crist at paulcrist@vallartaenfrentasida.org Local Tel: 223-4793 or 223-0535. Alano Club: AA, NA, Al-Anon and
CoDa
America-Mexico Foundation/Becas
Vallarta
Bay and Beach Clean Up
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International Friendship Club (IFC)
The Friendship Club is a group of
expatriates from the U.S. and Canada whose goals include promoting friendship
between the international and the local communities. The group works to
provide funds to such community programs as school construction and education
supplies, reconstructive surgery for cleft palate patients, emergency medical
aid, AIDS, a local orphanage and physical rehabilitation clinic, as well
as funding a large community food distribution program. The Club annually
collects and distributes over $100,000 to 16 programs. Office at Edificio
del Parian #13 upstairs, corner of Libertad and Miramar in downtown Vallarta.
Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm. Tel: 222-5466 Email: ifcvallarta@gmail.com
Los Bambinos
A group of young Mexican brothers
(and a cousin) available to sing at your gathering/celebration/party. You
can catch them around town in the evenings singing at many of the restaurants
and bars on the South Side. CDs also available. Email: gerardocarlos@yahoo.com
Tel: 222-6412
Make-a-Wish
Foundation
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Mexico
is a non-profit organization that grants wishes to children with life threatening
illnesses who will not likely see their 18th birthday. One hundred percent
of the funds are used for the wishes. Funded by corporate sponsors and
private donations that are tax deductible in the U.S. and Mexico. Started
up in Vallarta and active here since 2003, they work to grant wishes to
children that are between 3 and 18 years old in all of Mexico. Office at
337-A San Salvador street, Colonia 5 de Diciembre, Puerto Vallarta. Contact
Bob Mandel, Tel: 222-9111 and toll free: 01-800-337-3671. Further information
visit Make-a-Wish
Foundation of Mexico.
Mama Vallarta
A Puerto Vallarta non-profit foundation
providing free food and support to unfortunate women, men, children and
elderly people. Their free kitchen, located at 306 Luis Donaldo Colosio
in the Remance neighborhood is open 1pm-7pm daily, with the main emphasis
on children and the elderly. Organized by Adriana & Gabbi Paz in Sept
2009. A wish list of needed items include: new or used kitchen items, plates,
glasses, tables, chairs, napkins, toilet paper, sheets, blankets, towels,
beans, rice, pasta, milk, salt, pepper, sugar, flour, consommé,
oatmeal, cooking oil, tomato sauce, cleaning supplies, baby formula, diapers,
etc etc. For info and to offer assistance, contact, Tel: 221-5074
or cell: 044-322-101-6936 and email at MamaVallarta@yahoo.com
Melchor's Spanish Language School
Do you have a broken VERB? Do your
PREPOSITIONS hurt? Are your CONJUNCTIONS swollen? Are you in a SUBJUNCTIVE
mood? Three week course, all levels of instruction. Visit Melchor's
Spanish Language School website and contact Senor Melchor Cortes, from
USA Cellular: 011-52-322-118-0822 or local Tel: 224-8917
Private
Home Tours - International Friendship Club
Take a tour through some of Puerto
Vallarta's and Banderas Bay's most beautiful homes and villas. Sponsored
by the International Fellowship Club (IFC), the donation goes to the various
Puerto Vallarta charities outlined above. Starting November 18, meet at
Andale's on the Bay at 513 Olas Altas street at Rodolfo Gomez street, Weds
and Thurs, $35 USD cash only. Ticket sales opens at 9am on tour day, there
are no advance reservations. Bus departure at 10:30am, returns at 2:30pm
after viewing 4 homes. Tours run from November through April. Try to wear
comfortable walking shoes, and bring a camera. For further info call Tel:
222-5466 or email pvifc@ifcvallarta.com or Website: ifcpv.com/home-tours
Public Library Los Mangos (Biblioteca Los Mangos)
The public library of Vallarta needs
funds to operate and increase their book inventory, as well as to help
with the cultural center. Art classes, dance performances, etc. Located
at 1001 Avenida Francisco Villa. Contact Director Ricardo Murrieta, Tel:
224-9966.
Red Cross (Cruz Roja)
Handles hospital and emergency services
locally, offering its services to those who are unable to afford it. In
need of operating funds and equipment as well as volunteers, as you could
well imagine. One of the outstanding organizations in Mexico that always
offers massive assistance in earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural
disasters that afflict the country. Contact the Red Cross clinic, Tel:
222-4973 or Aurea Torres, Tel: 222-2455.
Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza RISE (Children's
Shelter of Hope)
Shelter for babies and children
under the age of fifteen, the Refuge was established in 2001 and is run
by the nuns from the Order of Carmelites of Jesus of Nazareth. Some of
the children are orphans or come from unbearable situations having been
abused, neglected or simply abandoned. Some have been transferred from
other facilities because of overcrowding and many have been in institutions
for most of their lives. Located at 251 Ricardo Flores Magon street, Colonia
Benito Juarez. Visitors welcome 11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. Contact Marde Mari,
Tel: 222-7857, Sol Rios at Tel: 222-7857 or Sudy Coy, Tel: 224-4407. Further
info visit Refugio
Infantil Santa Esperanza
Sea
Turtles Program of Protection & Conservation in Puerto Vallarta
For many years, Mexico has had one
of the most advanced programs of protection of marine turtles in the world,
where programs are implemented for the protection of this natural international
resource. Puerto Vallarta has been protecting sea turtles and their egg
laying since 1993. Turtle experience activities are available only between
June and October. Read Justin Burch's article The
Olive Ridley turtle - Puerto Vallarta's favorite ocean visitor about
the many sea turtles that make their way home to the beaches of Puerto
Vallarta in order to lay their eggs in the sandy beaches of Banderas Bay.
He writes that "with the assistance of the Puerto Vallarta Sea Turtle Protection
Program, 96% of the eggs are able to hatch." Goodnews indeed. Sea turtle
hatching occurs usually between July and December. For further info visit
Puerto
Vallarta sea turtles conservation
S.O.S. Animal
Dedicated to finding homes for street
dogs and cats. If you want to adopt an animal, call Tel: 221-0077 or cellular
Tel: 044-322-227-5519
SPCA of Puerto Vallarta
Helps fund and promote sterilization
and adoption of animals in the Puerto Vallarta area. Email: spcapv@gmail.com
and website: www.spcapv.com
Toys for Tots
Raises funds to purchase toys for
distribution to the neediest kids of the Bay area on Three Kings' Day,
January 6. Donations of cash or toys are accepted year round. Contact:
Jerry Lafferty, Tel: 221-6156; Kelly Trainor, Tel: 222-0069; or Gaby Castro
at the Marriot hotel, Tel: 221-0004.
Western Ecological Society
The Western
Ecological Society is a non-profit agency in Mexico created to promote
the conservation of natural resources in the region of Puerto Vallarta
and the Bay of Banderas. The organization seeks to create simple projects,
but with a clear focus that fulfills objectives with a minimum of capital.
Their goals include: "To promote and to impel the protection and conservation
of the Wildlife and natural resources in the region of Puerto Vallarta
and the Bay of Banderas in Mexico. To foment the respect of nature through
participatory environmental education in participation, creating
conscience and willingness to contribute to the conservation of wildlife.
To develop and to support specific projects of conservation and ecosystem
restoration, as well as find ways to obtain the economic and human resources
necessary to achieve our goals." Email: seaturtlesvta@aol.com
Also helping out the children of
Vallarta is the charitable organization Children's
Shelter of Hope Foundation, among others. One of the most complete
lists of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico community service groups is on-line at
Banderas News here Charities
and Non-profit Organizations
Children's Shelter of Hope
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