Donate houshold goods

Reduce stress for families with children by donating basic household goods for the community store.

Members who work at the community center receive points which they redeem at the community store.

This is especially useful for mothers with multiple children and low functioning husbands who are unable to hold a regular job.

Household items

Cold weather clothing
Blankets
Underclothes for children
SHOES SHOES SHOES!
Dishes and cookware
Small Appliances
Decorations
Staple Foods
Coat Hangers

Educational Materials

Notebooks
Markers
Crayons
Backpacks
Computers
AA/AAA Battery Charger

Who are we?

A non-profit dedicated to improving educational opportunities for children in Mexico

What do we do?

We develop community centers which focus on children at risk for early school leaving

What is our strategy?

We combine social, education and psychological programs to achieve our goals. Our primary tool is the community tutor program which trains teens and adults to mentor primary school children.

How did we get here?

In 1988 - A group of US Peace Corps Volunteers started making biannual trips to Mexico.

In 1990 - Group builds first classroom in Ferrocarril #4, Rio Bravo Tamauilipas.

In 2001, the group formed the US Non-Profit Amigos de las Escuelas

In 2004 the group became a Mexico Non-Profit organization.