is to see that the orphan children in Baja Mexico have someone committed to the possibility that their life hold the same excitement and opportunity as children in the U.S. do !OperationsCorazon de Vida (CDV), or Heart of Life, was formed in 1994 to raise funds and support for the children of Baja, Mexico. Without funds for housing, food or social programs for orphaned, homeless and abandoned children, Mexico is not able to provide a future for its youngest citizens.
Many of these children are found living on the streets, while a lucky few have been taken in by well meaning families. These families offer help to one or two children in desperate need, and shortly find themselves running a home for as many as 75 or 100 children. The families often seek support from churches, area businesses or friends to feed and clothe the children, but there are no government funds.
CDV coordinates corporate, community and volunteer support to provide funds, volunteer help, and a caring hand to the children of Baja. Funds raised pay for food, utilities and the other basic needs of life. Many children in Baja orphanages do not get a regular nutritious meal. CDV hopes to change that for the 50 orphanages throughout Baja.
Here are some of the orphanages that Coroza de Vida sponsors ;
La Roca
42 children - 7 mothersThis home, found close to Ebenezer in central Tijuana, is modeled somewhat differently than other CDV homes. Abused and extremely poor mothers are brought to La Roca and live in individual housing cabins with their children. The home attempts to support the mothers in seeking job skills and training. There are roughly 20 children on site with no parents. The home is difficult to access, due to the road conditions around the home. They are in great need of funds to support providing food, medicines, housing and some utilities, as well as capital funds to install a bathroom.Website : http://www.geocities.com/laroca1988/home.html
Ebenezer
17 childrenThis small home in central Tijuana is run by two workers, one of whom travels daily to San Diego to clean houses to support the home. CDV provides only $400 a month currently to help with food, leaving a huge gap for the staff there to fill. The home is in deplorable shape, children are squeezed into small bedrooms and there is no space to run around. Only outdoor bathrooms and showers exist on the property.Website : http://casahogareben-ezer-ac.org/
Sponsor A Child
One Child at a Time. $62.50 per MonthA little money goes a long way in Baja, Mexico. Just $62.50 a month can feed a child and provide for their utilities and most basic needs. Help us start at the beginning – one child at a time. Any amount helps ! Or think about sponsoring a child, with a $62.50 contribution each month..... thats only $750.00 over a years time.....and it can make a huge difference in the life of a child !
What’s it Worth ?
$750 a year is less than most cable bills in the American home....Yet it can provide food, shelter and basic needs for an orphan in Baja$62.50 per month is less than what most of us spend on interest on ONE credit card....Yet it can pay for getting rid of rats and mice to keep kids healthy in a home for 50 children.$14.41 per week is less than what many people pay to have their car washed....Yet it can provide milk and diapers for infants at an orphanage in Tijuana.
$2.06 per day is less than a double grand latte with foam....Yet it can give a child the chance to grow, learn and be safe.Donations Come in All Ways.
Imagine that you have the power to create life. Your donation could possibly change everything for one child. Yesterday a child was constantly thinking about where his food is or perhaps hoping to have a pair of shoes - shoes that fit.
Thanks to you, that child is thinking about what toy to play with, or getting lost in all the fun that a child has. If you have children or have children in your family, they probably have a great school, cool clothes, and never have to think about going hungry. That is what we want down in Baja. We want these children to be children.
Types of Donations
Beside cash donations, the orphanages need the following items :
Disposable Diapers, all sizes.
Costco size bottles of Chlorine Bleach, and PineSol.
New Mops, Buckets & Brooms.
Bags of Dried Fruit and Nuts.
Personal Hygiene items like Deoderant, Shampoo and Hair Care products.
Please no Candy, Toys or Clothes.
To learn more about Corazon de Vida log on to http://www.corazondevida.org