Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Banderas Bay area is home to a variety of charities and non-profit organizations that enhance the lives of those who are in need of help, so once again, CasaMagna Marriott Resort Puerto Vallarta and U.S. Consular Agent Kelly Trainor are teaming up to host the 14th Annual International Festival of Altruism.

Scheduled to be held in the beachfront garden at the Marriott CasaMagna Resort in Marina Vallarta at 6:00 pm on Sunday, May 6, 2018, this popular charitable event offers everyone the opportunity to learn more about the continuing and varying needs of some of our most important local charities and non-profit organizations, and how you can get involved.

Every year, over one thousand Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors turn out for this event, which features top restaurants offering food and refreshments, live entertainment, dancing and more for one low price, with all proceeds donated to Banderas Bay area charitable organizations in need of a little help, including:

• Amigos de La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, A.C.
• Angeles en Libertad • Biblioteca Los Mangos • Biblioteca Rey Nayar • Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo Quiroz Orphanage • CEMBAB • Clinica de Rehabilitación Santa Barbara • Club Rotario Puerto Vallarta Sur • Conservacion de Especies A.C. • Desayunos por Los Niños de Puerto Vallarta • DIF Puerto Vallarta
• Fundación Down A.C. • Fundación Punta de Mita • Horizonte de Paz A.C. • Jay Sadler Project • Orquesta Escuela de Puerto Vallarta • Paraiso Felino • Pasitos de Luz • Red de Asociaciones Altruistas • SETAC • Sociedad Animal A.C.

These non-profits are all committed to solving problems and transforming the future of people, animals and the environment in the Banderas Bay area. Each charity will feature an exposition booth at the festival, giving everyone a chance to learn about the great impact they are having on the greater Puerto Vallarta community. Festival proceeds will be used to help fund their programs and services.

In addition to the charity information booths, this year's Altruism Festival will feature a wide range of entertainment ranging from live music and dancing to cultural presentations and an extraordinary culinary demonstration by some of Puerto Vallarta's finest restaurants and food and beverage suppliers. There will also be a raffle for hundred of fabulous prizes donated by Banderas Bay area businesses.

Don't miss this very upbeat, wonderful night of food, friendship and fun for $400 pesos in advance (you can buy them from any of the non-profits listed above) or $500 pesos at the door. All event proceeds will be divided equally among the participating charities.

NOTE: If you are in Puerto Vallarta and would like to purchase your tickets in advance, Email us and the good folks over at the SETAC Community Center will deliver them right to your door!