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There are a large number of charities operating in Mexico. They are for the most part well organized and run by foreigners. Charity usually goes to helping disadvantaged children with their educational and medical expenses, as well as helping poor families, disabled people, war veterans, the homeless, the elderly, and orphanages. Here is a list of charity and volunteer organizations:
American Benevolent Society An organization dedicated to helping needy American citizens in Mexico. Union Church, Paseo de la Reforma 1870, Lomas de Chapultepec Tel: 5540-5123, 5520-3008 Fax: 5202-2591 The American British Cowdray (ABC) Medical Center One of Mexico's leading medical institutions. Calle Sur 136 No. 118, Colonia Las Americas Tel: 5230-8861, 5230-8000 Fax: 5515-6162 American Legion in Mexico Serving the interests of American war veterans residing in Mexico. The Alan Seeger Post #2 Home is at Celaya 25, Col. Hipodromo-Condesa Tel: 5564-3386 Comite Internacional Pro-Ciegos French organization helping blind people. Anatole France 71-D, Colonia Polanco Tel: 5547-5167, 5541-3488 Mexican Red Cross Full medical services, nursing schools, blood banks, paramedic centers and more. Luis Vives 200, Colonia Chapultepec Morales Tel: 5580-0070 Fax: 5395-1598 Humane Society Aiding animals. Kilometer 17.5, Highway Mexico - Toluca, Colonia Lomas de Vista Hermosa Tel: 5570-3433, 5520-0740, 5515-3808 Salvation Army Big organization operating orphanages and Day Care Centers. San Borha 1458, Colonia Vertiz Navarte Tel: 5559-5244, 5789-1511 Fax: 5575-3266 Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children Zuchil 152, Colonia Rosario de Coyoacan Tel: 5618-1120, 5618-9289 Fax: 5618-4985 Return to top |