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Archives for December 2017

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

December 23, 2017 by Barbara Spencer, MSW Leave a Comment

4th Annual Christmas Food Drive

Four trucks loaded to the brim with 231 food hampers made their way to Vista Hermosa to meet the families patiently waiting.

Each hamper contained 25 basic food and personal hygiene items. Because we bought from a warehouse that sells in bulk, we were able to negotiate a significant savings per hamper, at least 1/3 less than if you bought the same products in a grocery store.

What I love about the culture is the Mexicans are rarely in a hurry. This gave us the opportunity to schmooze with single moms, single dads, large families, small families, the elderly and the handicapped.

One of our volunteers handed out candy canes and we all exchanged hugs with wishes to each and every person for a very Merry Christmas. Happiness and sugar highs all around!

It was an amazing time for all of us knowing that each family we met will have food on their table for Christmas. Thank you to all who donated to this project and to the 21 volunteers who joined us this special day in celebrating an early Christmas with the children and families. Lots more photos

We, at Care for Kids La Paz, would like to wish you, our readers, a very blessed Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you in 2018!

Partying With the Mexicans

Over eighty children attended our annual children’s Christmas fiesta where they vigourously and enthusiastically participated in games, relays, and drawing.

Surprisingly, some of those young kids were out to defeat their opponent at all costs but thankfully, we didn’t lose any, a miracle in itself.

However, kids being kids, they were most anxious for a gift – dolls, trucks, Yoyo’s, Slinkys, flying machines, rubber balls, Frisbees, girls’ notebooks, bead-making kits, silly putty – lovingly donated by clients of Tailhunter International Sportfishing, and Dr. Jose Luis Ortega, his lovely wife, Julia, and her coworkers.

Lastly, check out Oscar’s very fashionable tie in the photos.

 

More Partying With The Mexicans

The Mexicans sure know how to throw a Christmas Posada. Lots of food, piñatas for the kids and gifts.

I attended this fiesta, hosted by Gris, who teaches young moms with newborns to 4 years the necessary skills to help their children develop cognitively, socially, physically and emotionally.

There were a ton of kids and when it came time for the piñatas, I was pretty surprised at how some of those young ones could really pummel those things, tackle each other to the ground diving for candies, and arise unscathed. Arising without a mark or even arising at all, is a mystery.

Our charity donated the gifts – trucks, dolls, clothing – to very happy children who might not otherwise receive something for Christmas. More photos.

 

Sick Kids

Once a month, Dr. Jose Luis Ortega, a paediatrician, attends to sick kids in Vista Hermosa. The word has quickly gotten out that a paediatrician will treat children at no cost. What’s more is that the mothers don’t have to make an appointment and they will be given the medication their children need, if Dr. Ortega has brought it.

It was both a busy and hectic afternoon with over thirty-eight kids waiting to be seen. Dr. Ortega and his lovely wife, Julia, brought a ton of Christmas gifts for the kids, many of them donated by Julia’s co-workers. That helped keep the children occupied.

When your child is sick, it’s a great comfort to have specialized care right in your backyard! Lots more photos.

 

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Please remember to use the search engine Good Search and Good Shop so that our charity can earn money every time you search the internet or shop on-line. Go to their website and select Care for Kids La Paz (Dilworth, MN) as your designated charity. It doesn't cost users a thing and those pennies can really add up!
Spread the Word
Help spread the word about Care for Kids La Paz. Do you belong to a group or a school who would like to hear more about us? We'd love to come and talk about our work. Better yet. Visit us in beautiful La Paz and you can give your own presentation.
Scholarships
There are a number of students with good grades who would like to have a scholarship. If you would like to share in a special relationship with a student and their family, please contact us for more details.
Coming to La Paz?
If you're travelling to La Paz, please keep a little space in your luggage for books, toothpaste, toothbrushes, pencils and children's vitamins.
Improving the Lives of Children and Their Families

Mexicans with few resources live in the poorest
and most marginalized communities.
Many have no access to piped-in water,
electricity or basic sanitation.

We want to help those families live with dignity, hope and opportunity.

 

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Care for Kids La Paz Mission Statement

Care for Kids La Paz is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of impoverished children and their families in La Paz, BCS, Mexico. Our focus is to promote hope and opportunity by providing long-term support guaranteeing access to food, education and health care to children whose families want to participate in a process of development to enhance their quality of life.

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