PERMANENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Adopt a Kitty 2

Animal Protection Association adoption program. Every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 224-7452 or 221-0466.

Pasitos de Luz

Account Name: Mamas Unidas por la Rehabilitación de Sus Hijos A.C.
Name of Bank: BANCOMER - BBVA
Account No. 0146647480

ABA 121000358
SWIFT BBVAMXMM
No. Sucursal 5455

Exiquio Corona 545 Col. Bobadilla . Puerto Vallarta, Jal. México C.P. 48295
Tel/ fax: (322) 299 3605.
www.pasitosdeluz.org
estancia@pasitosdeluz.org

US charity Compassion 4 Kids

US charity Compassion 4 Kids affiliated with Pasitos de Luz, whose local representative Sarah Elengorn is in Puerto Vallarta full time, on (322)29-3-5927, or email Sarah at sarah@compassion4kids.org or get in touch through the website www.compassion4kids.org

San Juan Diego home for the elderly

Asilo San Juan Diego home for the elderly - Contact: Lupita Sanchez Covarrubias Tel. 222-1257 or asilosanjuandiego@.htm or visit the website www.mexonline.com\ asilosanjuandiego.htm

Foundation Down’s Syndrome

The Foundation for assistance to persons with Down’s Syndrome - Contact Ana Catalina Eisenring at 224-9577

Becas Vallarta, A.C.

Becas Vallarta, A.C. – provides scholarships to approximately 300 high school and university students. Donations are tax-deductible in Mexico and the USA. Contacts: Mariel 221 0789; Mercedes 225 6035 or Mary 222 1478. Website: www.puerto-vallarta.com/amf

Maximo Cornejo orphanage

Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo orphanage / childrens’ shelter. Please contact Luz Aurora Arrendondo at 221-1908. Donations are tax deductible in Mexico. www.maximocornejo.org

Red Cross

Cruz Roja (Red Cross) - Contact: 222-1533, 222-4973

Children of the Dump

Children of the Dump feeds over 3,000 children of the city dump communities. Contact Mike Parker at + (360) 825-1099, or at info@childrenofthedump.org or Pastor Saul Gonzalez at 222-2572 or at saul@perdonamistad.com

Family Services

Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (DIF) municipal social services department, part of the Federal System of Family Services. Contact City Hall at 222-0058.

DIVAC

Discapactados de Vallarta, A.C. (DIVAC) association of handicapped individuals dedicated to help one another. Contact: Ivan Applegate at 221-5153.

Eagle’s Wings Foundation

Eagle’s Wings Foundation - Provides financial support to organizations and services that benefit children. Contact: 224-4848.

New Life Mexico

New Life Mexico partners with DIF working with street children, working children, children at risk and pregnant teenagers. Contact : Philippa Vernon-Powell. Email : pvp@newlifemexico.com

Humanidad Iluminación y Amor

Humanidad Iluminación y Amor - Provides medical care and assistance to anybody with health care needs. Call for an App’t and contact Dr. Emma O’Connor at 224-2636 & 224-7539 email: hiamelcenterpuertovallartamexico@pvnet.com.mx

International Friendship Club

International Friendship Club (IFC) - Assists the people of Puerto Vallarta and environs. Donations are tax deductible in Mexico. Tel.: 222-5466 or email ifcpv@pvnet.com.mx Website: www.internationalfriendshipclub.com

Make a Wish Foundation

Make a Wish Foundation (MAW) grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Donations that are tax deductible in the U. S. and Mexico. Contact: Bob Mandel at 222-9112, 222-9111 e-mail: www.makeawishmexico.org

Navy League

Navy League - Helps in the transportation of donated supplies and equipment from the U.S. to Puerto Vallarta. Contacts: Ray McPherson (221-0037) or Jeff Miltenberger (222- 4486) or E-mail: NavyLeague@prodigy.net.mx

HIV/AIDS

Organizacion Vallarta Contra el SIDA (OVCS) - HIV/AIDS education, testing, prevention and assistance. Tel.: 222-2414. Hidalgo 533, downtown Visit www.vallartacontraelsida.org

Library Los Mangos

Biblioteca Los Mangos (Pro Biblioteca de Vallarta de Vallarta A.C.) raises funds to operate and grow the Public Library and cultural centre. USA and Mexican tax recepts are available. Contact Director Ricardo Murrieta at 224 9966.

Friends

Proyecto Pitillal, «Busca un Amigo» - association created by underprivileged mothers of paralyzed children who need society’s help. Tel.: 299-44 95.

Childrens shelter of hope foundation

Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza Shelter for children. Contacts: Madre Mari at 222-7857, Soledad Martinez at 224-4946 or Sudy Coy at 222-5765. Donations are fully tax-deductible in the U.S. www.childrens-shelter-of-hope-foundation.org.

S.O.S. Animal

S.O.S. Animal is dedicated to finding homes for street dogs and cats. They cannot offer pick-up service of abandoned pets presently. If you want to adopt a cat or dog, please call 044 (322) 227-5519 or 221-0078.

Toys For Tots

Toys For Tots - Raises funds to purchase toys for distribution to the neediest kids of the Bahía on Three Kings’ Day, January 6. Donations of cash or toys are accepted year round. Contacts: Jerry Lafferty 221-6156, Kelly Trainor 222-0069 or Gaby Castro (Marriott) 221- 0004

A Brighter Tomorrow

Un Mañana Brillante (A Brighter Tomorrow) - partnership of Americans and Canadians to support the Colegio Mexico-Americano. Contact: Margi Baughman. Email: mach1@prodigy.net.mx or David Bender, email: dbender@prodigy.net.mx

Vallarta Botanical Gardens

Vallarta Botanical Gardens, A. C. - dedicated to the education, conservation & enjoyment of Mexico’s flora. We welcome your financial support, volunteer efforts and involvement. In the a.m.: 044 322 105 7217, www.vallartabotanicalgardensac.org

Clinica de Rehabilitacion-Santa Barbara, A.C.

Our mission is to offer services to the population of Puerto Vallarta who suffer from physical and brain diseases, victims of accidents and children who were born with malformations. Tel: (322) 224-2754; (322) 225-2659 e-mail: vallartarehabilitacion001@hotmail.com

Salvation Army-Puerto Vallarta

Children's Care Center and Feeding Program. Sonora #232, Col. Mojoneras Puerto Vallarta, Jal. MX Telephone: (322) 290-1587 e-mail: salvationarmyvallarta@hotmail.com

Asilo San Juan Diego A.C.

They want to build a place where the elderly will receive Respect, Dignity, Medical Attention, Recreation and Love. No one can say they are not going to need it and they need your support! Any kind of donations at their on-going bazaar of good useable clothing, tools, utensils, etc. Donations can be brought to Aquiles Serdan #336, Col. Emiliano Zapata from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

Proyecto Pitillal, Busca un Amigo

Association created by underprivileged mothers of paralyzed children who need society's help. Tel:229-4495

Manos de Amor por Bahia, A.C.

Manages a shelter for children in the Bahia de Banderas, and is in the process of building and orphanage. Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. and Canada. For information, call Valiene at 329-298-1013 ir email:casavaliene@gmail.com

Grupo Ecologico de Puerto Vallarta, A.C.

For residents of Bahia de banderas to have the legal right and moral responsability to participate in the conservation of the natural bauty and wildlife if the area as essential elements of our community. Contact: Sonia Aracely Contreras at muchotextil@yahoo.ca or R.C. Walker, Tel. 222-0897, or e-mail grupoecologicopv@yahoo.com.mx

Free Masons

Lodge Puerto Vallarta No. 34, under the jurusduction of the Most Worshipful York Grand Lodge of Mexico F.A.M. Meetings Tuesday 9 p.m. 229 Rio Danubio St, Col. Lopez Mateos

Bebepingo

Runs an Autism clinic(AUTISIM 02) wich helps families recover their children on the autism specrum disorders. The hyperbaric chamber is available to the public at 1068 Peru. Contact Kerri Rivera at 223-2006

Bucerias Bilingual Community Center (BBCC)

Promotes language and cultural exchange via classes of Spanish and English, yoga, art, computers, meditation, dance and more. Collects and distributes food and clothing to local families in need, encourages and promotes recycling. Info: Lisa Nicolre Greiner at Ing229@yahoo.com