Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - On Saturday, December 15 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm, Demetro Gallery will be hosting a benefit to help cover the cost of educating the children at the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza.

Better known as R.I.S.E., the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza is a non-profit shelter for babies and children under the age of 14. Some of these children are orphans, but most come from unbearable situations having been abused, neglected or simply abandoned.

Since R.I.S.E. opened its doors in March 2001, five nuns (Madres) from the Order of Carmelites of Jesus of Nazareth have been living at the shelter and looking after the children on a full time basis. They are currently caring for around 50 happy, energetic, and healthy children.

But simply operating the shelter and providing for the children's basic needs cost more than $5,000 USD per month, which doesn't include other needs and programs, like the children's education. So sculptor Jim Demetro and his wife Eva are hosting this benefit to lend a helping hand.

Dubbed 'Revolution through Education,' this FUN-draising event will offer attendees the perfect combination of food, fun and friendship with all proceeds to benefit the RISE education fund.

According to psychologists and professional educators, kids have much better outcomes when they attend private schools. Most of the RISE kids are now attending private schools and the goal is to have all of them in a private school in 2018. To make this happen they need to raise $33,000 USD to cover the cost of tuition, uniforms, books, supplies and extracurricular activities.

Come enjoy an unforgettable evening that includes outstanding appetizers, beer and wine, and more - all for a good cause!

It's very important that these kids have the same experience as their peers, and your help is needed to make this happen! Every last peso raised will go to the kid's education, all costs for this event will be donated or performed by volunteers.

Tickets are available for $400 Pesos at Demetro Gallery on Lazaro Cardenas, located across from the park of the same name, on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.

If you can't make the event but would like to contribute to the children's education, please click HERE to make a donation TODAY!

RISE depends on private donors for support, so your donation of money, goods, or services is critical to providing a secure, clean and loving environment for children who are either homeless or at risk in their own home. Click HERE to learn how you can help. A 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, all contributions are tax deductible.

Are you planning to visit Puerto Vallarta during the winter months? You can volunteer to help at the Refugio, or just stop by for a visit on Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm, there is no need to call ahead. If you are interested in attending mass with the children, they attend the 9:30 service at the church next door. The shelter is located at R. Flores Magon #251, Col. Benito Juárez in Puerto Vallarta.