Altruism
As anywhere else in the world, Mexico has charitable philanthropic issues, people in need and non-profit organizations that require funding and other support. We are very much committed to doing whatever we can to help make connections between the local charitable organizations and Puerto Vallarta’s residents and visitors, who take pride in their generous nature. As such, we provide this section where all charities are welcome to update their own information about their needs, goals and plans, and share it with you. Please note that the content of this section is generated and maintained by each charitable organization themselves and they are solely responsible for it.
Arturo y los Hijos de Dios Provides personalized, supervised assitance to families looking to improve their quality of life.
Asilo San Juan Diego Asilo San Juan Diego's goal is to build a high capacity and quality asylum for Puerto Vallarta’s elders.
Becas Vallarta Provides scholarships to low-income students with an average of at least 8.5 starting on their second junior-high year until the last day of their career.
Best Reason to Pump Your Tires: Mundo Ceiba’s Bike Rides Thanks to up-and-coming Mundo Ceiba, a non-profit that encourages citizen involvement in social and environmental causes, hundreds of Vallartenses of all ages were able to take their bicycles out for a spin two Sundays in the last few months, along peaceful, tree-lined streets and avenues in Fluvial Vallarta, where vehicular traffic was closed for such occasions.
Casa de la Imaginación Promotes cultural exchange through recycled art, language skills, yoga, music, games and environmental awareness.
Casa Hogar Provides shelter to low-income children who’ve been abandoned and abused.
Cruz Roja Mexicana Provides free medical and pre-hospitalization assistance to the local community and to tourists, as well as helping in accidents or catastrophes.
Cultural San Sebastián Organizes cultural activities in a variety of topics and fosters environmental awareness.
Desayunos Para los Niños Feeds Puerto Vallarta’s children in need by way of sponsorships.
DIF Puerto Vallarta Provides social assistance through a variety of programs.
Discapacitados Vallartenses Supports disabled people with wheelchairs, crutches and other devices. Provides tuition for trade training so that they can lead a productive life.
Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta Preserves natural beauty and wildlife of the area as well as the essential elements of our community.
EntreAmigos A.C. Creates educational opportunities for children and families. Entreamigos operates a free public library and computer center, channels resources and donations to the public school system, supports a scholarship program and promotes several annual events designed to bring the whole community together for the common good.
Esperanza Informs about different ways of preventing and treating breast cancer in order to help decrease the number of deaths due to this illness.
Feed the Children Vallarta Helps children go to school, stay in school, and receive an education.
Femenil Vallartense Organization that provides support to a children's cancer center, known as CANICA.
Highland Park Fosters cultural and academic exchange between Puerto Vallarta and Highland Park, IL.
International Friendship Club American and Canadian club that promotes friendship through social and cultural activities while supporting local charity programs such as the Cleft Palate program.
Make-A-Wish Gives hope, joy and happiness to children between 3 and 8 years who suffer from life-threatening diseases by granting their most wanted wishes.
Manos de Amor Orphanage for the abandoned children of Banderas Bay. Currently takes care of 32 children.
New Life Mexico Provides support on schooling, health issues and other necessities for neglected children.
Pasitos de Luz Helps low-income children with any kind of disability. They offer daycare service, physical rehabilitation, special education, workshops, medical services, nutrition, and hygiene among many other services at no cost.
Pitillal Busca a un Amigo Cares for and rehabilitates children with cerebral palsy to giving them a better quality of life.
Pro Biblioteca de Vallarta Organization responsible for managing Puerto Vallarta's Los Mangos public library and promoting cultural events.
Punta de Mita Foundation The Punta de Mita Foundation has been created to serve the greater region of Punta de Mita, enhancing the quality of life for the people and communities in this area. This is a resident-led, community-based organization dedicated to assisting the communities of Punta de Mita to become good places to live, do business, work and raise families.
PV Whale Watching Creates public awareness and education as a way to ensure responsible whale-watching in Banderas Bay and around the world.
R.I.S.E. Provides shelter for infants and children under the age of 14 who have been turned over to R.I.S.E. by DIF (Desarrollo Integral de la Familia), a Mexican government organization that is the legal representative for minors under the age of 14.
Rehabilitación Vallarta Gives hope and a better quality of life to handicapped low-income children and adults.
Sindrome de Down Promotes the well-being of people with Down syndrome both in their own family as well as in their community by increasing personal development opportunities.
SOS Refugio Animal Receives animals in need of medical care and prepares them for adoption.
Toy for Tots Gives toys to children who wouldn’t otherwise receive any on January 6th. They also help create adequate playgrounds in Puerto Vallarta’s parks.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens The Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens is an educational research center and pleasure garden high in the glorious Sierra Madre Mountains. These gardens are easily accessible, just 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Enfrenta el Sida Provides with psychological help, medical assistance and giving out information among the local population to reduce the number of HIV cases.
