Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - 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.

We recently received the letter below from these two non-profit organizations that have as their only purpose raising funds to provide scholarships for as many Puerto Vallarta students as possible. Mark your calendar NOW so you don't miss your chance to see Becas Vallarta A.C./America-Mexico Foundation, Inc. in action!

Dear Becas Vallarta Friends,

We are happy to invite you to observe the activities of Becas Vallarta A.C./America-Mexico Foundation, Inc. at the Biblioteca Los Mangos, Avenida Francisco Villa 1001. We will be awarding scholarships to our senior high and university students on Saturday, August 18, 2012 and to our junior high students on Sunday, August 19, 2012 - both days from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

We would be so pleased if you could come by to observe, speak with the students and write your comments in our new Becas Book. We think that seeing the importance of the scholarships to our over 400 students, their demeanor and their gratitude, will provide a moving experience and make you truly a part of this incredible endeavor.

We know that we could not have kept this foundation functioning for over fifty years without the help of our donors. We want to share with you the experience of seeing the administration of this program that, through education, has changed the lives of thousands of Puerto Vallarta’s young people.

To learn more about Becas Vallarta A.C./America-Mexico Foundation, Inc., click HERE or visit BecasVallarta.com. If you would like to volunteer or make a tax deductible donation, please 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.