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Becas Vallarta - America-Mexico Foundation
Changing Lives Through EducationVer la información en español AQUÍ
Even though most everyone agrees that education is the key to living a productive and satisfying life and that it should be available to every child, that is not always the case for Puerto Vallarta kids.
Many come from single parent homes, homes with five, six or more children or homes where the breadwinner makes only enough to provide the very basics of life. Those circumstances make it impossible for the children, no matter how bright and eager to learn, to continue their education past the mandated junior high.
That is where Becas Vallarta, A.C. and the America-Mexico Foundation, Inc. come in. Together they have sponsored thousands of young Vallartenses through junior high, high school, university and even medical school.
Becas Vallarta, A.C. is a non-profit, tax-deductible Mexican foundation charged with fund raising and administering the scholarships program for students in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The America-Mexico Foundation, Inc., founded in 1961, is a non-profit USA tax deductible foundation (under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code) that donates all funds raised to finance those scholarships.
 These two non-profit organizations have as their only purpose raising funds to provide scholarships for as many Puerto Vallarta students as possible. Working with no office, no telephone, no computers or copiers, these organizations manage to meet the budget of over $100,000 USD each year. All of this is done by volunteers - Mexican, Canadian and American - working in harmony to make Puerto Vallarta, and yes the world, a better place by having an educated populace.
To learn more, volunteer or make a tax deductible donation, visit AmericaMexicoFoundation.com or BecasVallarta.com, call Polly Vicars at 011-52-322-223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285, or send an email to becasvallarta(at)gmail.com.
Para ver la información en Español, haz click AQUÍ.
 Vallarta Magic: It's For Real and It's The People!
 Polly G. Vicars
Those of you who have read my books and articles in the local press, know that I truly believe that there is something magical about this paradise by the sea. But you may ask, "Is it truly magical? and if so, what is the source of this magic?"
Changing Lives Through Education
 Polly G. Vicars
When we sent out a plea for a slogan for Becas Vallarta, not surprisingly, longtime members and supporters Buri and Peter Gray came forth with the best one: "Change lives through Education."
Fund Raisers, Fiestas and Fantastic People Succeed
 Polly G. Vicars
Thanks to those in our communtiy who continue to give their time and money, and local businesses who donate prizes for our fundraisers, many a Vallarta student has renewed hope for a brighter future with financial help from Becas Vallarta.
Becas Breakfast at Boca Bento on Basilio Badillo
 Polly G. Vicars
David Leterman's Top Ten Lists always give me a good chuckle, so in trying to write an article to remind everyone about the April 1st final Becas Breakfast of the 2008 Season, I thought I would make my own Top Ten...
After the Ball is Over
 Polly G. Vicars
Becas Vallarta members are still glowing from the complimentary feedback from those who attended the 2008 Becas Ball on March 6th. But there's no time to bask in past successes - raising money to support Vallarta students is a year-round effort!
Becas Proves Do-Gooders DO Have More Fun
 Polly G. Vicars
Having fun while doing good, a fantastic combination that was afforded to the three hundred glamorous and generous Vallartenses who attended the 2008 Becas Ball at the fabulous Hotel Westin Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta on March 6th.
Fantastic! Incredible! Exceptional! Superb! Premium!
 Polly G. Vicars
The fourth and latest Becas Breakfast on February 26th at Le Bistro was once again a sold-out event. when writing about each breakfast, I try to come up with a title that invokes my feelings about the event, But I am running out of superlatives!
¿Qué Tal, Compadre?
 Polly G. Vicars
Becas Vallarta A.C. recently initiated a program where a donation of at least $5000 USD would make the donor a "Compadre of Becas," a person to whom we would entrust the welfare of our children now and in the future. And it's already working!
Becas Ball 2008 - Fantasía by the Sea
 Polly G. Vicars
Polish your dancing shoes, get out your best bib and tucker and get ready for a "fantasía" evening of dining and dancing at the 46th Annual Becas Ball, scheduled to take place at the Hotel Westin Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta on March 6th.
Bouquets to the People of Vallarta!
 Polly G. Vicars
It would take a book to chronicle the generous Becas' members, friends and supporters who have made Becas Vallarta the incredible entity it is, but today I throw a few bouquets to some people who truly "made a difference" at the last Becas Breakfast.
How to Fill Your Spirit and Your Stomach and Make the World a Better Place
 Polly G. Vicars
There are "how to" books on everything from "How to Lose 10 pounds in 10 days" to "How to Become an Overnight Millionaire" and probably most don't really work. But I guarantee this "How to" and it will be 'Oh So Easy!'
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