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 SETAC Brigades for Life on the Move in Puerto Vallarta
 BanderasNews.com
With the majority of the population in Puerto Vallarta 'floating,' that is to say people come to work on a seasonal or non-permanent basis, the SETAC non-profit association has implemented the 'Movihilizándote' program to help find and treat people with HIV/AIDS and other STDs.
Investours Mexico becomes Human Connections
 Alex McCue
The Mexico branch of the international non-profit called Investours is now a new, independent organization called Human Connections. This transpired on June 1. Elly Rohrer, former Director of Investours Mexico, closed the existing program and founded Human Connections in its place.
CUCosta Offers Free Courses & Workshops to Seniors
 Guadalupe Daniela Moreno Wulff
In a recent press conference, the academic committee of the University System for the Elderly announced that free academic courses and workshops for senior citizens will be offered by the University of Guadalajara's Centro Universitario de la Costa in Puerto Vallarta, starting October 14.
International Community Foundation Odile Relief Fund
 BanderasNews.com
The International Community Foundation is actively working to assess needs of local communities in those areas of Baja California Sur most directly affected by Hurricane Odile, and is working to mobilize needed resources for immediate disaster relief and rebuilding efforts.
 Vallarta Life: Volunteering at El Centro de Acopio
 BanderasNews.com
In this edition of Vallarta Life, Laura visits the Centro de Acopio. This is the city run animal shelter where street dogs and cats are housed and cared for by a dedicated staff and two vets, who depend on the support of local and vacationing volunteers to get them ready for loving homes.
Seapal Vallarta Water Fountains Benefit 900 Students
 BanderasNews.com
On Monday, September 8th, the Lions Club Elementary School in Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas became the first public education institution to benefit from the Seapal Vallarta 'School Water Fountain Program,' an initiative that provides free drinking fountains to local schools.
Free Rabies Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats in Jalisco
 NuestrasNoticias.net
For the last 19 years Jalisco has been free of rabies. This month, during the Reforzamiento de Vacunación Antirrábica Canina y Felina campaign, 924,000 free rabies vaccines are expected to be administered to pets throughout the state in order to keep Jalisco rabies free.
Mamas in Puerto Vallarta Host Picnic / Charity Benefit
 Nicole Martin
Pack up your picnic basket and join Mamas in PV at El Jardin de la Luna on Saturday, September 27th from 10 am to 2 pm for an action packed morning filled with friends and fun at a Picnic to benefit Pasitos de Luz, a Puerto Vallarta non-profit that supports children with disabilities.
Voter Registration Help for U.S. Expats in Vallarta
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
Are you registered to vote in the U.S. elections? On Thursdays, September 11th and 18th from 10 am to 1:00 pm, the Democrats Abroad Mexico Costa Banderas Chapter will have voter assistance volunteers on hand at the International Friendship Club in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta First Responders Get a 6% Raise
 NotiVallarta.com
At a recent meeting with the Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection department, Mayor Ramón Guerrero Martínez proved that his administration supports those who safeguard our community not only with words, but through action - in the form of an across the board pay hike of 6%.
AMMJE Scholarship Program for Riviera Nayarit Students
 Nuestra Noticias
On August 21, 2014, the Riviera Nayarit chapter of the Asociación Mexicana de Mujeres Empresarias, a non-profit organization of women entrepreneurs in Mexico, launched a scholarship program for low-income students in the Riviera Nayarit.
News from the P.V. Garden Club - Beautifying Vallarta!
 VallartaGardenClub.com
Francisca Rodriguez, or the 'Los Muertos Pier Street,' is a street in transition. This past April, the city made the final block to the pier a pedestrian-only street and the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club provided funds to put in trees, bougainvillea plants, and other flowers.
150 Vallartenses Take the ALS 'Ice Bucket Challenge'
 PVRPV.com
What do 150 people in Puerto Vallarta have in common with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lady Gaga, and Bill Gates? They all took the Ice Bucket Challenge, a campaign that has lit social media on fire raising money and awareness for ALS, also known as 'Lou Gehrig's Disease.'
Becas Vallarta Changing Lives Through Education
 Nelly Castellanos López
Becas Vallarta volunteers recently handed out $900,000 pesos in scholarships to middle school, high school and college students at Los Mangos Library. According to the President of the non-profit association, Mariel Fregoso, 409 young people from various institutions were benefited.
Vallarta Mayor Gives Students School Uniforms & Shoes
 Gerardo González
Last week, 30,000 Puerto Vallarta preschool, primary and secondary school students were supplied with school uniforms, shoes and insurance as part of Mayor Ramón Guerrero Martínez's commitment to ensuring that the children and youth of this city receive a quality education.
Puerto Vallarta Takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge
Tim Longpré
The 'Ice Bucket Challenge' is the latest Internet craze, involving people pouring cold water over themselves and posting their videos online to spread ALS awareness. And now it's our turn! Everyone in Vallarta is invited to 'take the plunge' at Los Muertos Pier on Tuesday, August 26.
TREG Announces 2nd House Hunters Int'l PV Charity Event
 Timothy Real Estate Group
Timothy Real Estate Group starred in the first Puerto Vallarta episode of HGTV's 'House Hunters International' back in 2012. Since then, TREG has been featured in three more episodes, and is working on their second HHI screening and a 'Gilligan's Island' PV charity fundraiser event.
ACT II Summer Music Fest to Benefit Corazón de Niña
 Banderas News Team
On Friday, August 15th at 6:00 pm, the ACT II Entertainment complex is hosting a 'Summer Music Fest,' an exciting evening of music, entertainment, fun and friendship to benefit Casa Hogar Corazón de Niña, a local non-profit children's shelter for young girls.
ANA Joins Vallarta Neighborhood Association Consortium
 Amapas Neighborhood Association
The Amapas Neighborhood Association Board recently voted unanimously to join forces with the Poligono de Desarrollo Controlado del Centro Historico de Puerto Vallarta, a new Association of all Neighborhood Associations in Puerto Vallarta's central and tourist zones.
US Voting from Mexico is Easy - There Are No Excuses
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
Be an Absentee Voter, Not an Absentee Citizen - VOTE! This slogan has particular significance to the large community of American ex-pats and dual citizens who live throughout Mexico. In Vallarta, Democrats Abroad can help you. Your excuses for not voting are gone.
Vallarta's Xiutla Folkloric Ballet Celebrates 20 Years
 Vallarta Opina
To thank the community that has helped them become the worthy representative of Puerto Vallarta that they are today, the Xiutla Municipal Folkloric Ballet will celebrate its 20 year anniversary with a Gala Show at Teatro Vallarta on July 27th at 1:00 pm.
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