Amigos de México Mzt. A.C.
Welcome to friends of mexico
WE ARE UNITED IN OUR DEDICATION TO CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
We are a Mexico charitable organization dedicated to helping children from poor communities in Mazatlan, Mexico. Our members consist primarily of expatriates from Canada and the United States who enjoy the many benefits of living in such a beautiful city and want to give back to the community.
Please browse our site and read about our educational programs as well as services to our members. Feel free to contact us and ask questions. We welcome your interest and participation.
why join friends of mexico (fom)?
Supply the children in our school with essential school items.
Support local teachers by providing classroom and teaching materials.
Enhance student learning with English classes taught by FOM volunteers.
Provide meals to needy students.
Award SCHOLARSHIPS to enable continued student education.
Fund and assist FRIENDS OF MEXICO school in building maintenance, upgrades and repairs (painting, kitchen supplies, roofing, air conditioning, sanitation, etc.).
Attend monthly meetings and hear important speakers talk about your benefits and interests in Mazatlan.
Make new friends from Mexico and other places around the world.
Attend informal member dinners and various social opportunities.
School Support Program
In the past, Friends of Mexico has supported several local primary schools. We have given children various types of supplies for school. About seven years ago, a new all-day school was built in the San Antonio colonia and we decided to help that school by building a kitchen and cafeteria. We bring pantry groceries every month to supplement their supplies because about 25% of the children cannot afford to pay the lunch fee. We have also helped with plumbing and electrical. A multi-purpose classroom project has been approved by the city government.
Scholarship Program
When a good student graduates from grade 6, their teacher may recommend them for an Amigos de Mexico scholarship. The teacher verifies that the student is from a financially needy family. The student then submits their application, letter of recommendation, report card, and a contract signed by the parent. If everything is in order, the student is accepted into the scholarship program. In 2020, there were 56 students receiving a scholarship through our program, who were attending both high school and university.
We are proud
Our board and our members agree that it is worth the effort to help the children of Mazatlan be successful in school. Thank you all very much for your support and kind words.
Linda Hannawalt , President
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member services
In 1998, Friends of Mexico started as an idea for a club for expats from Canada and the US. The next year, the focus shifted to finding ways to support the local community and help poor children stay in school. Still, whenever the opportunity arises, we provide information and activities to our members.
Meeting Schedule
Members are informed of the latest progress in the administration of the group. Notifications are sent via email and also posted on our Facebook page: Friends of Mexico, Mazatlan. We gather in a restaurant on the morning of the second Tuesday of the month. Usually, members come a little early to order breakfast. Members may also renew ….
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