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 Vallarta Living | Community Services 
The Children Of the Dump
 Every child deserves the chance for a better future
| | To learn more about any of the Children of the Dump's programs, visit ChildrenOfTheDump.org. If you would like to volunteer or make a tax deductible donation, please contact Arthur Fumerton at ArthurEFumerton(at)yahoo.com. |
Children of the Dump was formed in 1998 (at that time called Feed the Children Vallarta) with the mission to help the poor children living in and around the city dump in Puerto Vallarta; specifically to help them get an education. Our goal was to get them to school, keep them in school and help them learn so that they will have an opportunity for a better job and a better life.
Initially we were concerned with helping the children living in the dump go to school with clothing, a shower and supplies. Then we were concerned with helping the children in the school with their concentration and learning so we decided to give them a healthy breakfast as they entered the school.
Next was after school training in Math, Computers and English for those who showed interest and promise. Finally, we became involved in operating day care centers for the children of working mothers.
Our mission has not changed in the 10 years of operations; we are dedicated to helping these children realize the promise of a better life. Today there are no children living in the dump and no children working in the dump. Thanks to the city government and voices like Children of the Dump, the families were removed from the dump and the children were sent to school.
Today, Children of the Dump's School Breakfast/Hot Meals Program feeds 2300 children in Puerto Vallarta each school day. Our School of Champions offers after school classes to 130 to 150 children from grades 3 to 6. And we operate 9 Day Care Centers, each with a capacity for 25 children ages 3 1/2 months to 3 1/2 years.
Children of the Dump has a proven track record of success in all these areas, while looking to the future. To learn more about any of the Children of the Dump's programs, visit ChildrenOfTheDump.org. If you would like to volunteer or make a tax deductible donation, please contact Arthur Fumerton at ArthurEFumerton(at)yahoo.com.
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 Children of the Dump Need your Help!
 Arthur Fumerton
Though fortunately to date we have had no confirmed cases of the N1H1 flu reported in the entire Puerto Vallarta area, the flu scare has further decreased our normal flow of donations, which we need to keep our programs open - particularly our School of Champions.
Banana Cantina Hosts Children of the Dump
 PVNN
On Wednesday, May 6, bANANaCANtiNA Charity Night will host Josh Gillespe and his team, who work hard to raise funds for Children of the Dump. They are young and full of great energy and love for all they do to help local children, so join us for an evening of great food, friendship and fun!
Children of the Dump Fundraiser at Vista Grill
 PVScene.com
Despite the Swine Flu scare in many parts of Mexico, life goes on here in Puerto Vallarta. Wednesday, April 29th at 7 pm, Vista Grill will be hosting a fundraising event to support the Children of the Dump, a non-profit organization that helps the poor children living in and around the city dump.
School of Champions Begins New Year 2009
 Arthur Fumerton
Winter 2009 news from the School of Champions, an after-school program operated by the Children of the Dump, a non-profit organization helping the children living around the Puerto Vallarta dump get an education so they can have a better life.
Local Businesses Unite to Feed Vallarta's Children
 Jim Morrison
Casas del Mar and Café Roma have joined forces to serve Vallarta's neediest children. Until the end of November, Casas del Mar will donate $200 pesos for each online vacation rental to the Children of the Dump, and Café Roma is facilitating the payments.
Children of the Dump Summer Newsletter
 Arthur Fumerton
Summer news from the School of Champions, an after-school program operated by the Children of the Dump, a non-profit organization helping the children living around the Puerto Vallarta dump get an education so they can have a better life.
 Actress Visits PV's Children of the Dump
 PVNN
While in Puerto Vallarta to host the 2008 Image Awards show, former UjENA pageant winner, Hollywood actress and entrepreneur, Kristina Hughes, took some time out of her busy schedule to visit the Children of the Dump's School of Champions.
School of Champions Summer Camp a Success
 PVNN
The last day of the School of Champions Summer Camp was held at the Sheraton, where clowns, prizes and great food wrapped up four weeks of fun for some of Puerto Vallarta's poorest children. BanderasNews videographer, Devon Allistone shows us the highlights.
Fall Teaching Opportunities Available at School of Champions
 Robin Noelle
Local charity and after-school program School of Champions, operated by the Children of the Dump Vallarta, is currently hiring English, Computer and Math teachers for the 2008-2009 school year, which begins in September.
Treehouse Bar & Grill 3rd Anniversary
 Lori Lorenzen
On Friday, July 25th, Treehouse Bar & Grill is celebrating their 3rd Anniversary by throwing a party to benefit Children of the Dump, a local charity that helps children living in the neighborhood that surrounds Puerto Vallarta's municipal dump.
Canadian Retiree Helps The Children Of the Dump
 Lorraine Glazier
In January 2008, Judy Adams of Bay du Vin retired after 25 years as a social worker, but she was not ready to become an armchair traveler. She decided to become an international volunteer and was soon on her way to Mexico to teach English to a group of third- and fourth-graders.
Café Roma Partners with the School of Champions for Summer Camp
 Robin Noelle - PVNN
Local charity and after-school program School of Champions, operated by the Children of the Dump wishes to publicly thank local businessman Sr. Fox, owner of Café Roma, pizzeria and pub, for his ongoing efforts to provide education and fun outings to some of Puerto Vallarta’s poorest children.
Gov't Offers Matching Fund Program to Children of the Dump
 Arthur Fumerton
The Mexican government introduced a new grant program (VIVE) to approved charities which can meet the matching requirements. Children of the Dump, a Puerto Vallarta charity, has been offered the opportunity to receive funds under this program.
Vallarta School of Champions Summer Camp
 Arthur Fumerton
This summer from July 14th through August 8th, Children of the Dump will open their School of Champions for a summer camp to 100 children who live in impoverished areas around the Puerto Vallarta city dump.
Children of the Dump Celebrates Ten Years of Helping the Children
 Robin Noelle
Founded in 1998 as Feed the Children, the Children of the Dump project is celebrating ten years of helping the children living around the Vallarta dump get an education so they can have an opportunity for a better job and a better life.
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