There are a
number of charities and organizations
in Rocky Point that could use your help!
Esperanza
de Vida Mission
Esperanza de
Vida Mission provides food, clothes, toys and medicine to
the children and families in the Colonia Nueva barrio area.
You can take donations to Playa Elegante RV Park, space
7 (Darlene).
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Esperanza
Children's Home
Esperanza Children's Home
is not an orphanage. The children here are not up for adoption.
Esperanza Children's Home is located outside
of Puerto Penasco about 15 miles, and houses anywhere from
10 - 40 children at a time. It provides temporary housing
for families that cannot afford to take care of their children
or are having a hard time.
Contact Irene Davallos 383-2378.
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Casa
Hogar
Home for the
Elderly. Casa Hogar is supported soley on donations. A benefit
breakfast is held the 1st Thursday of every month. Phone
Dir. Madre Silvia Gomex 383-2599.
Directions:
Take Fremont Blvd. toward Los Conchas, make a left at the
Pemex Station, cross over the railroad tracks, Casa Hogar
is on the left at Hidalgo Ave. and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez.
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Amor
Childrens Home
(Albergue Infantil Amor,
A.C.)
An orphanage that houses children who have
been abandoned by their parents or whose parents cannot
care for them or were in abusive homes. Amor Children's
Home takes them in, cares for them, teaches them and prepares
them for life as they grow up.
Sonoran Desert Charities,
Inc. An Arizona not-for-profit organization provides the
home and much of the operating funds. The program is operated
by Albergue Infantil Amor, A.C. They are a developing
charity entering their 2nd summer season. They are not
yet self-sustaining and are actively seeking donations.
They are seeking committed people to build momentum for
the home to continue. They are working on raising money
to pay off the mortgage and identify twelve (12) groups
or individuals to commit to covering one months operating
expenses of $5,000. Churches, civic groups, and concerned
individuals are being sought. Smaller, one time donations
are always welcome and are used to cover unexpected expenses.
You can keep abreast of the latest developments by visiting
their website at www.amorchildrenshome.org. Donations
can be sent to Amor Childrens Home, PO Box 1130, Lukeville,
AZ 85341.
C.I.D.A.
and I.R.A.D.
C.I.D.A.
and I.R.A.D. - CIDA is a shelter that provides food, care
and housing for those who are addicted to drugs and alcohol.
IRAD is an institute that provides food, care and housing
for those recovering from drug addiction and alcohol .
The shelter’s only source of income is through donations.
You will see them outside different businesses or on the
streets selling candy and asking for donations. They will
carry an identification card from either shelter. 385-2378.
Municipal
Band
The
Rocky Point Municipal Band is comprised of 100 children
in need of musical instruments and stands. The American
Legion Post MX15 accepts donations. Please contact Acting
Commander Dick Tomkins at 383-6325. For more information
on monthly meetings, check out the Events Calendar.
DIF
DIF
- Desarrollo Intefral de la Familia - Is a social service
organization that offers medical aid and different services
for needy families. They rely solely on donations. Throughout
the year they hold many public fundraisers, like the Black
and White Ball. For more information, call Magdalena Reyes
at 383-6145 in Rocky Point, Mexico.
Helping
Hands
Helping
Hands - Manos de Ayuda, Inc. is a non-profit corporation
that provides health education, rehabilitation, medical
and therapy equipment and supplies. Projects include construction
modifications at a nursing home, a free clinic and day
care services. They also assist schools with provisions
for children with special needs. Volunteers and financial
assistance are always appreciated. In the U.S. contact
Pamela Like-Marquez at (520) 760-8645 or via email at
pjlmarques@aol.com.
CBSC
Cholla
Bay Sportsmen's Club (CBSC) is a social club that meets
monthly for a dinner/meeting and supports the radio room
in Cholla Bay. Contact Harold Runner 382-5078 for more
information. Meetings are held at a restaurant in town
or at the Clubhouse in Cholla Bay.
Amigos
de Puerto Penasco
Amigos
de Puerto Penasco is a social club that meets monthly
for cocktails/dinner and supports various organizations
and other needs of the community as brought to the club's
attention. In the first six (6) years of existence, they
have donated over $33,398 back to the community. Everyone
is welcome. For more information write PO Box 646, Lukeville,
AZ 85341 or call Maureen Christoff 388-0179 in Rocky Point,
Mexico.
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