for $ 250 pesos or $25 U.S. Donations can be made at the cybercafe and far-
macia at La Mission suites, across the street from Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán.
Donations can also be made through PayPal by going to the website at
www.faunamexico.com.
is located about half way to the airport. Squatters probably started the area, but
now some people own the land where their homes are located. Many of the
shacks have dirt floors, no electricity, and no running water. The group has
been building a community center, about 45 x 60 feet. The kitchen feeds about
50 children a day. They also provide English, sewing, cooking, and make-up
classes. Their ultimate goal is to raise the standard of living for the communi-
ty to the point that it will become self-sufficient. They try to have a fund-rais-
ing dinner every February, with the children providing the entertainment. The
Familia is a charity recognized by both Mexico and the U.S. Internal Revenue
Service as they accept cash donations. To have a tour of the community center
or make a donation call 913-0037.
agency, in the Golden Zone. There is a sign in the window. Meeting days and
times are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and
Sundays between 10-11 a.m. Additional meetings are held daily in Spanish
throughout the city.
Not to worry, as they will partner you up
with someone.
Sunday at Camarón Sábalo #333 across the
second floor in the Golden Zone. Services
call Fred Collom at 913-0191 or 916-5114. Please note that about January