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 Vallarta Living | Community Services 
Time For PEACE in Nayarit and Jalisco
Started by Molly Fisher over five years ago, PEACE has been actively involved in community services including free animal spay and neuter clinics and teaching free English classes to children and adults in Nayarit and now Jalisco.
The Bay of Banderas is blessed with the non-profit organization, PEACE (Protection, Education, Animals, Culture & Environment.) Started by Molly Fisher over five years ago, PEACE has been actively involved in community services including free animal spay and neuter clinics and teaching free English classes to children and adults in Nayarit.
As of now, PEACE acts as an umbrella organization for four main programs, Casa Comunidad, Ayuda Los Animales (Help The Animals), Women's Co-Op (Manos de Mujeres Unidas) and Community Pride. They are also hoping to expand into other areas of community service. It is a U.S. non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which accepts tax-deductible donations and a Mexican Civil Association, where a factura can be issued for a donation.
Casa Comunidad - Building Blocks For Life, helps children and adults develop the necessary skills to be successful, positive contributors to their multi-cultural, bilingual community, through free English classes. There is also an after school program, which includes, sports, art, adventure education, etc. This program operates in the Punta de Mita area.
Ayuda Los Animales (Help The Animals) - decreases the number of unwanted animals by holding high-volume spay and neuter clinics. Ayuda Los Animales has worked in Nayarit exclusively for the last five years, but has recently been contacted by the Jalisco Department of Health (Secretaria de Salud) to organize clinics in that state. PEACE provides teaching clinics for local vets, organizes education for children and adults, plus other animal related services.
The Women's Co-Op (Manos de Mujeres Unidas) - provides an opportunity for mothers to work in their homes. They develop creative skills and expression, by designing and producing various handicraft items, many made from recycled materials. The children are able to stay in school because their mothers are earning enough money to help support the family. This program runs in Punta de Mita.
Community Pride - actively pursues projects to protect the environment. The group throws "Trash Parties", installs trash cans, and works with the local government, businesses and volunteers to ensure pick-up and coordinating highway brigades.
PEACE has a proven track record of success in all these areas. Local governments and schools continually ask for these programs to be implemented in their colonias in Nayarit and now in Jalisco. If any of these are going to expand, PEACE needs volunteers and funding. For more information, please visit PeaceMexico.org.
 Vallarta Kids are Digging Up Some Fun
 Laura Gelezunas
Just because school is out for the summer doesn't mean that local kids are not going to stay busy. One group is making some extra money with worms, and it has nothing to do with fish bait. The non-profit association, PEACE, is digging up some fun.
Lace Up Your Running Shoes for PEACE
 Laura Gelezunas
It's time to hit the links, so to speak, for the children in Nayarit. The Third Annual Casa Comunidad 5K Run and Family Walk takes place on April 27, 2008 at El Tigre Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta.
Vivian Hemphill Discusses Poverty and Philanthropy with Wise Wo-Men
 Twila Crawford
Educator Vivian Hemphill of Manos Unidas por la Mujer explained the work of the social enterprise that blends women's empowerment, ecological conscience and artistic creation to participants at a recent meeting of Vallarta Wise Wo-Men.
2nd Annual Pet Picnic was Dog Gone Wild!
 PVNN
Over 70 people and their pets had a dog gone good time at Daiquiri Dick's 2nd Annual Pet Picnic, and BanderasNews videographer Laura Gelezunas was there to catch all of the tail-wagging action.
Doggie Day at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
On Saturday, December 8th, Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta will once again be "going to the dogs" as they host the second annual Pet Picnic to benefit Ayuda a los Animales, part of the PEACE charity association.
Vallarta Volunteer Vacation Memories
 PVNN
A sixteen-year-old visitor tells how volunteering for the Ayuda Los Animales free animal spay and neuter clinic run by Molly Fisher's non-profit organization, PEACE, was one of the greatest, most rewarding experiences of her life.
Gifts That Give
 Laura Gelezunas
Get a jump on your holiday shopping by stopping by Epoca Restaurant on November 23 and 24 for the Gifts That Give sale, which will exhibit and sell folk art produced by local women. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to an emergency aid fund.
Ayuda a Los Animals Caring Crate Program
 Laura Gelezunas
Ayuda a Los Animals, part of the PEACE non-profit organization, is gearing up for another season of spay and neuter clinics, and there's an easy way for you to lend a paw if you are planning a trip to the Bay of Banderas.
A Dog-Gone Good Place to Volunteer
 Laura Gelezunas
The dogs are barking, the cats are howling and the volunteer behind the registration table at the PEACE/Ayuda a los Animales mobile spay and neuter clinic in Puerto Vallarta is checking in a long line of animals with patience and a smile.
Pet Clinic Supplies Needed for M*A*S*H
 PVNN
For over five years, Ayuda Los Animales, part of the PEACE non-profit organization, has been holding free spay and neuter clinics from their Mobile ANIMAL Surgical Hospital in Nayarit. They are now setting up shop in Jalisco - but they need your help!
Snip and Clip Clinic 2
 Laura Gelezunas
The Jalisco Department of Health (Salud de Jalisco) recently joined hands with PEACE to hold a high-volume spay and neuter clinic in Colonia Mojoneras. From July 9th- 13th, sixty-five animals were either spayed or neutered at no cost to the pet owner.
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