Here is a list of Charities, Non-Profit Organizations and Churches.

NOTICE: Puerto Vallarta is desperately in need of blood, our Blood Bank is extremely low.
If you would consider leaving something here in Vallarta for the needy, please consider donating your blood. Hospital San Javier, Marina, 2nd floor Blood Bank. Info. call Pamela 224-9400 Ext 136

Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (Children's Shelter of Hope)
A shelter for babies and children under the age of 14 who have been turned over by DIF, the Mexican government organization that protects the rights of children. See Site
See Map and why not make a Donation.
Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, A.C.
R. Flores Magon #251
Colonia Benito Juarez
Puerto Vallarta, 48380. Jalisco, Mexico

Cafe Roma's Kids (formerly Cafe Roma's School of Champions) Working to educate today's Kids for tomorrow in conjunction with local schools in some of the poorest areas in Banderas Bay (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)
Contact Art Fumerton 322-158-8815 cellular or Sr. Fox 322-111-8417 cellular

American-Mexico Foundation.
Provides scholarships for bright kids with limited resources. Accepts donations and school supplies. Contact Mary Ellis. Tel. 22-1478 & 223-1371.

New Life Mexico.
A charity that supports children and young people in Mexico who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused. Site. Philippa Vernon-Powell, a fellow Brit, runs the charity here. E-mail

Casa Hogar
Orphanage run by Catholic Nuns. Needs : Food, soap, shampoo, tooth brushes and paste, clothing, toys, household supplies & vitamins, Tel. 221-1908.

International Friendship Club,
Donations for the Cleft Palate Surgery Program, classroom and school restroom construction. Also needed toys & school supplies Contact Gail Hankel. Tel 222-5466 & 225-1177

Oasis
Provides food and clothing for Street Children and those living in the poorest neighborhoods of Vallarta. Needs Donations, food, clothing - especially shoes, vitamins, school supplies and toys. Contact Catalina Huet Espinoza. Tel. 224-6777 e-mail - mazatan@hotmail.com

Rotary International Puerto Vallarta.
Rotary Club Meetings: Wed at 9 PM at Hotel Krystal Puerto Vallarta Rotary Club South Meetings: Thurs at 9 am at Hotel San Marino Club Rotario Central, El Pitillal Meetings:’ Thurs at 8:30 PM at Hotel Buenaventura.

Navy League of Puerto Vallarta
Main activity is arranging for gifts of health and educational supplies to be brought to Puerto vallarta via U.S.Navy and Coastguard services.
Also organises work parties from visiting ships to do painting and maintenance at local orphanages and schools.
Meetings first Tuesday of the month at the Marriott Hotel. Call Jerry Lafferty at 221-6156

Alanon, AA, NA, SLAA and CODA, Basilio Badillo #329 (under Mahajuitas Restaurant on the north side of Basilio Badillo and across the street from Johnny´s Diner.).
AA Meetings Monday through Saturday 9 AM & 6:30 PM, Sunday 11am. Women's Thur 10:30am, Men's Thur 8pm,
NA Daily at 5pm
Ai-ANON , Mon & Fri at 6:30pm
CODA Women, Tue at 6:30pm
Nic Anonymous Daily 5pm
ARTS Tue 8pm
Information: Tel: 222-3906, 222-2521, evenings - 209-0746

Churches

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish (Parroquia de Guadalupe)
Hidalgo # 370. Tel: 222 1326
English Mass at 4pm on Saturdays and Bilingual at 10am Sundays.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 271 Milan, Colonia Versalles.
4:00pm Saturday - Public Talk and Watchtower Study
7:00pm Monday - Theocratic Ministry School and Service Meeting
Contact Brian Thomsen bthomsen@prodigy.net.mx