Charities Churches

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

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 organisation that protects the rights of children. See Site See Map
If you have a skill you would like to share, consider being a volunteer. See HERE
Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, A.C. R. Flores Magon #251 Colonia Benito Juarez. Puerto Vallarta, 48380. Jalisco, Mexico

Pasitos de Luz

Pasitos de Luz is a non-profit organization that provides care for disabled children from low-income families in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It was founded more than fourteen years ago by a determined group of mothers who were desperate to have a place where their disabled children could receive decent levels care and attention. Tel: (+52) 322 299 3625 / (+52) 322 299 4146 Site.

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, runs the charity here.

Casa Hogar
Children’s Shelter 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 neighbourhoods 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 Club Puerto Vallarta – meets at 8:00 pm (2100 hrs) on Tuesday at the Outback Steakhouse.

Rotary Club Puerto Vallarta Sur – meets at 9:00 am (900 hrs) on Thursday at the Marriott Casa Magna Hotel. Website is at www.VallartaSur.com

Rotary Club Puerto Vallarta Pitillal – meets at meets at 8:00 pm (2100 hrs) on Thursday at the Outback Steakhouse

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 (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

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