DIF

DIF presents wheelchairs to members of community

DIF wheelchair donation made possible by Fundación BIG Bola Press release On Thursday, Oct. 17th, local DIF President Rafaela Félix de Figueroa presented wheelchairs to a number of men and women, most of whom are elderly or disabled. Félix de Figueroa thanked the Big Bola foundation for the donation of the 22 wheelchairs, which were […]

InSANDity obstacle course Oct. 12th!

This Saturday, Oct. 12th, the InSANDity obstacle course takes over part of the beach once again, this time in front of Playa Bonita.  Organizer Luis Garrido explains some of the proceeds from this Fall InSANDity event will be going to the local DIF (Office on Integral Family Development) to help with their programs aimed at […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month

State Press release The State Secretary of Health invites everyone to join the fight against breast cancer, noting there will be a serious of activities taking place throughout October to help raise health awareness. As is tradition, DIF SONORA, through its numerous volunteers and in coordination with groups such as RETO, George Papanicolaou, and United […]

Silver for Sonoran Softball team at Special Olympics

On August 28th, Sonora First Lady and State DIF President Sra. Iveth Dagnino de Padrés paid recognition to the Mexican Softball Delegation following their participation in Special Olympics competitions held in New Jersey, USA, from Aug. 23 – 25. Through the dedication and effort of the team’s 15 players from Sonora, and their 4 coaches, […]

DIF in Puerto Peñasco: Scholarships, training courses, and more

By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero [with excerpts from press releases] The local office on Integral Family Development (DIF) is a governmental office that works to address various community needs. Nationally, the DIF is presided over by Mexico’s First Lady while at a State level Sonora’s First Lady holds this position. Locally, Peñasco’s First Lady Rafaela Félix de […]

Local DIF providing meals to seniors

Press Release The Puerto Peñasco office on Integral Family Development (DIF), headed up by Peñasco’s First Lady Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, is providing daily meals to at least 20 older adults who are either dealing with illness or disabilities and who are completely alone. Edelmira Burgos Cuadras, director of the Older Adult Meal Program, explains […]

Sonoran Resorts ready for 2nd Charity Casino Night 5/25!

Shuffle up and deal!  We’re just days away from hearing this at the 2nd Annual Sonoran Resorts Casino night for Charity, which this year will take over the 2nd floor of the Sonoran Sky conference facility. Activities get underway at 7 p.m., and just as last year’s magnificent first round, proceeds from the entire event […]

Local DIF celebrates Mother’s Day!

City Press Release In honor of the May 10th Mother’s Day holiday, on May 8th the local DIF threw a celebration for more than 1200 moms at the “Chamizal” Event Hall. Puerto Peñasco First Lady, and DIF President, Rafaela Félix de Figueroa welcomed all the moms and remembered her own late mother. “Thank you mom, […]

Castaways Kids Foundation tops off Day of Fun with gala dinner

By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero In days leading up to the April 30th celebration of Children’s Day, the Castaways Kids Foundation of Kurt Mitchell Geisler and Anne Saillart held a day of fun for 120 children at the Las Palmas complex on Sandy Beach. The children were all selected from Esperanza Children’s Home, area community centers, and […]

Advances in Peñasco – Gila Bend Sister City Project

City Press Release Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, President of the local DIF (Office on Integral Family Development), along with members from the municipal administration, recently met with officials from Gila Bend, AZ, during an important binational meeting. This was the second meeting of the two cities, following a first held on March 4th in Gila […]

Local DIF gets ready for Children’s Day ~ Donations from SBR

City Press Release The DIF system in Puerto Peñasco, presided over by local DIF President Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, recently received a donation of toys from Sandy Beach Resort (SBR) that will be given out during upcoming Children’s Day festivities (April 30). Samuel Ortega Castro, DIF Director, was presented with the donation by Zorayda González  and Luisa […]

Castaways Kids Foundation to hold Day of Fun & Charity Gala 4/20

DIF Foundation First Annual Underprivileged Children’s Day and Gala Charity Dinner Event by Castaways Kids Foundation Contributor: Castaway Kids Foundation There will be a Gala Dinner Charity Event held at Las Palmas Resort on April 20, 2013 with the Mayor Prof. Gerardo Figuera Zazueta and First Lady Mrs. Rafaela Félix de Figueroa in attendance for […]

Sonora’s First Lady pays visit to Puerto Peñasco

By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero  (Versión en español abajo) On March 13th, Señora Iveth Dagnino de Padrés, Sonora’s First Lady and President of the statewide office on Integral Family Development (DIF), began her visit to Puerto Peñasco by presenting the Municipal DIF with keys to a handicap accessible van equipped with wheelchair lift, along with a number […]

Puerto Peñasco DIF President receives support from Gila Bend Mayor

City Press Release Mrs. Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, President of the Puerto Peñasco DIF (Office on Integral Family Development), recently met with city officials from Gila Bend, AZ, led by Mayor Ron Henri. During this binational meeting, Puerto Peñasco’s First Lady presented Mayor Henri with the DIF’s projects encompassing hemodialysis and providing wheelchairs for children […]