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. In Canada you can also donate Tax Free
Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, A.C.
R. Flores Magon #251
Colonia Benito Juarez
Puerto Vallarta, 48380. Jalisco, Mexico

Children of the Dump
Children of the Dump works to bring relief and hope to the needy children and families living in and around the dump communities of Puerto Vallarta. Tel. 293-4984 E-Mail 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.

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

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, Insurgentes 181- 208 (Upstairs from the movie theater, Cine Bahia).
AA Meetings Monday through Saturday from 9 AM TO 6:30 PM, Sunday 9am, 11am & 6:30pm. Women's Thur 10:30am, Men's Thur 8pm, Gay&Lesbian Fri. 8pm.
NA Daily at 5pm
Alanon High Season, Mon, Wed & Fri at 6:30pm
CODA Women, Tue at 6:30pm
ARTS Tue 8pm
Information: Bill at Tel: 223.0801 Ext. 204 or Angela at Tel: 222-3906

Churches

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish (Parroquia de Guadalupe)
Hidalgo # 370. Tel: 222 1326
English Mass at 10am Sundays.